Celebrations for MFG Day 2014 have already begun and there are so many exciting events taking place, it may be difficult to keep them all straight! So, here's a handy guide to help you plan out your week.
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Beers & Gears - Sponsored by BKD
September 29 @ 4-7pm
Bristol Brewery @ Ivywild School
Kick off MFG Day 2014 with a behind-the-scenes manufacturing tour of the Bristol Brewery
at Ivywild School. Space is limited, so be sure to register here today!
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SOCOM:
The Southern CO Manufacturing Expo & Conference
September 30 & October 1
Introducing SOCOM... Manufacturing is surging, benefiting from several factors that position the sector for growth, both nationally and in the region. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and the region are positioned to benefit - if industry and its partners take steps to promote the sector and connect industry players. SOCOM will bring the community together to publicize and promote the sector, facilitate new and important relationships, and showcase manufacturing to a prospective future workforce. Visit the Manufacturer's Edge site to learn more!
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Loveland's Accelerate Colorado: Advancing Colorado's Innovation Ecosystem -- Symposium and Showcase
October 1 - October 3
Accelerate Colorado provides programming and networking opportunities at no cost to attendees so that all innovators can gain the information and connections needed to continue to bring new ideas to market and advance Colorado's economy. Click here to register.
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CAMA Manufacturing Day Summit
October 2
The day will begin with our keynote speaker Jim Blass, Director of Product Validation and Global Technology for Caterpillar Corporation. Following the the keynote address, we will offer two different Break-Out Sessions. Topics last year ranged from Lean Manufacturing to Exporting to Operational Costs. After the Break-Out Sessions, the group will gather for a panel discussion on the State of Manufacturing. This will be a moderated panel discussion featuring leaders from different key sectors from within Colorado. Specifically, hear from the Aerospace, Advanced Materials, and Medical Device sectors. The day will end with a signature B2B Lounge for networking and business development. For more information and to register, click here.
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FRCC "Gear Up" Open House
October 3 @ 3-6pm
Learn the NUTS & BOLTS of manufacturing! You are invited to explore the career possibilities of a 21st century skill, MACHINING. This exciting industry has lots of great career opportunities, now and in the future. Tour the FRCC Advanced Technology Center and experience the technical side of making things! Meet FRCC Machining instructors who will share their career experiences. Get information on careers as a machinist and find out about upcoming classes. Explore what is possible with our state-of-the-art equipment. See first-hand Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) and manual machining demonstrations. Contact George Newman
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NoCo Mini Maker Faire
October 4 & 5
The NoCo Mini Maker Faire is a hands-on festival that brings people of all ages together to make, create, learn, invent, craft, tinker, play and be inspired by a wealth of innovation and creativity. The maker community crosses boundaries of science and art, young and old, craftsmanship and technology, coming together to create the innovation economy. The things we make define us as a society and build our future. The people who invent, create, and make have the power to change the world. Click here for more information.
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Colorado Apparel Manufacturing Summit
October 9 @ 4:30-7:30pm
The Summit will feature an industry panel of Colorado's brightest apparel leaders to discuss the state of the industry and the barriers to growth like skilled workforce development, flexible manufacturing, specialized equipment, and access to capital. The Summit is a must-attend event for apparel and sewn product designers, developers, manufacturers, suppliers, economic development, and workforce training businesses and organizations across the state. Beer, wine, and hearty appetizers will be served!
Register here
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NIST Boulder Technology - Entrepreneurship Showcase (Sponsored by BKD)
October 9
Are you an inventor, entrepreneur, product developer, angel investor, scientist, engineer or post-doc in search of your future? Is your company looking for technology solutions to improve your products? Spend the day at the NIST Boulder Lab learning about new innovations and the resources available to help build businesses around them. Click here for more information.
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Stay Connected
Tour Engineered Data Products
October 9 @ 4:30-7:30pm
Please join friends and other members of APICS Northern Colorado for a great networking event at EDP! Click here to register.
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Manufacturer's EDGE
STRENGTHENING THE QUANTITY & QUALITY OF MANUFACTURERS IN COLORADO
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