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EVENT|NEWS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR MANUFACTURING FIRST
Manufacturing First 2018 is slated
for Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the KI
Convention Center in Green Bay.
The all-day event will feature
keynote speaker Bob Chapman,
chairman and CEO of Barry-
Wehmiller. He launched
Barry-Wehmiller University
developments and provide premier
networking opportunities.
The day, which typically draws
more than 1,000 attendees, will
include 12 breakout sessions and
an exhibitor f loor featuring around
180 booths. It also features the
presentation of the New North Inc.
Workplace Excellence Awards.
Stay up-to-date on the
latest information at www.
manufacturingfirst.com.
EDUCATION, MANUFACTURING
AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations are open for the
NEW Manufacturing Alliance's
seventh annual Excellence in
Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships
Awards slated for Oct. 23 at the
KI Convention Center in Green
Bay. The event will spotlight best
practices of manufacturing and
education collaborations throughout
Northeast Wisconsin as well as
showcasing top talent from local
manufacturing companies.
The event is one of many
highlighting the state's designation
of October as Manufacturing
Month. Last year, the event drew
more than 400 attendees and
raised more than $14,000 in
college scholarships. The Alliance
has awarded $230,000 in college
scholarships over the past 10 years.
"The awards program is
a celebration of the strong
partnerships that have been
formed between manufacturers
and education," John Dennis,
president of Gardan and chair
of NEWMA, said in a release.
"It showcases best practices
and provides other schools and
manufacturers a roadmap they
can replicate."
The nomination deadline is
June 14, and the nomination form
can be found at https://form.jotform.
com/81117487784164. Questions
regarding the event should be
directed to Ann Franz at 920-498-
5587 or ann.franz@nwtc.edu.
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in 2008 to teach the principles
of Truly Human Leadership,
which have been instrumental in
growing the organization's people-
centric culture.
Manufacturing First provides
Wisconsin manufacturers with
hands-on opportunities to grow
their businesses and is designed
for them to showcase industry
advances, highlight successes,
announce the latest
