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F I R S T B U S I N E S S B A N K P R O U D LY C R E AT E D A N D
As originators of Manufacturing First, one of the largest manufacturing-
industry events in Wisconsin, we can't help but take pride — with our
partners at Insight Publications and NEWMA — in the impact of the
event over the last 11 years. We are stronger together, celebrating
successes and sharing best practices.
Pulling through the economic tumult of the pandemic, Wisconsin's
manufacturing sector was undoubtedly affected unevenly. It could be
said in this case that the more things change, the more they stay the
same as some of the same opportunities and challenges we've faced
collectively over the past 11 years remain.
We hope that through sharing best practices we can strengthen our
manufacturing ecosystem in Wisconsin.
WELCOME TO
MANUFACTURING
FIRST 2021
RICK HEARDEN
President - Northeast Wisconsin Market
