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SUMMARY:14th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n\n\n\nManufacturing leaders who continue to invest in their company and operations are the most successful!  Join us for the 14th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event and learn from your peers in the industry\, share best practices\, innovations  and valuable information – and great networking.It’s all happening October 22nd at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta\, GA! \n\n\n\nRegistration opens June 23rd!Early registration pricing through October 15th\, regular pricing begins October 16th. \n\n\n\n$99 – Individual Registration ( $149 beginning October 1st) \n\n\n\n$990 – Table of Ten ($1490 beginning October 1st) \n\n\n\n$1000 – Manufacturer Exhibit Table ($1400 beginning October 1st) \n\n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\nAll manufacturers are on their own\, unique\, digitalization journeys encompassing every aspect of their businesses! Including operations\, logistics\, human resources\, administration\, supply chain and so much more. \n\n\n\nThe next 2-5 years will bring rapid digital transformation……What do you need to know to ensure you are maximizing your company’s potential and optimizing success now and for the future.  \n\n\n\nAt this event manufacturers will learn what they can do today to prepare for tomorrow and beyond. Join us for timely conversations with leading manufacturers and industry professionals.   \n\n\n\nAnnounced Speakers & Topics Include: (additional speakers announced weekly) \n\n\n\nEssential Cybersecurity Practices for Manufacturers \n\n\n\n\nDavid Ankenbrandt\, CEO\, Osprey Corporation\n\n\n\nRay Bitzel\, CEO\, Bitzel’s Chocolate\n\n\n\nDiscussion Leader: Cassia Baker\, Research Faculty & Technology Project Manager – Cybersecurity\, GA MEP\n\n\n\n\nKey Aspects of Data Integration & Operability in Manufacturing \n\n\n\n\nDiscussion Leader: Jordan Fladdell\, Managing Director Technology Advisory Services\, Aprio\n\n\n\n\nRegulatory & Data Compliance for Digitalization & AI in Manufacturing \n\n\n\n\nJason Epstein\, Partner & Head of Technology and Procurement Industry Group\, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough\n\n\n\n\nImplementing Digital Technologies to Optimize and Improve Manufacturing Processes  \n\n\n\n\nDonna Drake\, Alpharetta Site Manager & Global Head of Analytical Services\, Syensqo\n\n\n\nBill Strang\, President of Corporate Strategy / ecommerce / Customer Care\, TOTO USA\n\n\n\nMarty Samadder\, Cloud CoE\, FinOps\, & Platform Architecture Head\, Novelis\n\n\n\nBrent Stubbs\, Chief Administration Officer / Director\, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America\n\n\n\n\nThe Top Five Things a Manufacturer Should Know About Selecting a Digitalization Company \n\n\n\n\nOndrej Rolnik\, Managing Director\, Czech Business Incubator in Atlanta\n\n\n\nDiscussion Leader: Lisa Pittman\, Executive Director\, Cushman & Wakefield\n\n\n\n\nHiring for the Digital Era \n\n\n\nMegan Eastin\, Certified Business Performance Advisor\, Insperity \n\n\n\nNext Generation Manufacturing events are open to executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/14th-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/
LOCATION:Zoo Atlanta – Savanna Hall\, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30315\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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SUMMARY:2025 Building & Investing in Your Manufacturing Workforce Development Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n\n\n\nManufacturers who have utilized traditional workforce resources\, including the advantages of working with the Technical College System of Georgia\, the benefits\, determining roles that are needed and implementation of development. \n\n\n\nUtilizing workforce investment training such as US DOL Apprenticeships\, ESL and Customized Maintenance Training. \n\n\n\nManufacturers who have engaged alternative workforce development pipelines within their operations to strengthen internal and external pipelines. \n\n\n\nRecruiting and career pathway mapping strategies for high school students. \n\n\n\nMonetary incentives available for manufacturers incorporating apprenticeships\, alternative workforce pipelines\, training and internships into their workforce. \n\n\n\nLegal guidelines for including high school students in your workforce pipeline. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include leadership with manufacturing companies\, the TCSG\, and alternative workforce development organizations.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers announced September 15th! \n\n\n\nRegistration open to executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/building-investing-in-your-manufacturing-workforce-development-supply-chain-2/
LOCATION:Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center\, 8100 Bob Williams Pkwy\, Covington\, Georgia\, 30014\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T093000
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SUMMARY:2025 TOTO Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour the new $224 million state of the art TOTO manufacturing facility in Morrrow\, GA!  The new facility is three floors and is a more than 363 thousand square foot plant.  \n\n\n\nAdditional info available & registration opens November 6th via Next Generation Manufacturing eblast link to registration page. If you are a manufacturer and not yet part of the Next Generation Manufacturing database and would like to be\, please email regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/toto-facility-tour-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Mixology of the Markets: Wine\, Cocktails & Global Trends
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing executives are invited to join Next Generation Manufacturing for a unique event\, hosted at the new Aprio offices in Atlanta\, GA\, blending international economic insights\, manufacturing\, wine & cocktail wisdom\, all in the company of manufacturing leaders like yourself. \n\n\n\nEvent highlights: \n\n\n\n\nSimeon Wallis\, Chief Investment Officer\, Aprio discussing economic trends & insights of four countries influential/impactful to US manufacturing: China\, Germany\, South Korea and Mexico.\n\n\n\nAmy Moreau\, Wine Specialist and Owner\, Talk of the Table\, will introduce signature wines and cocktails from each highlighted country\, guiding attendees through their unique qualities and cultural significance.\n\n\n\nVeronika Wills Spevakova\, Owner of Wills International\, Importer of Czech wine from Spevak Winery in Moravia\, Czech Republic\, presents wines from a small\, family-owned winery\, founded on the philosophy that a good quality wine is born in the vineyard\, not the winery.\n\n\n\nCzech wine tasting is supported by: Monika Vintrlikova\, CEO\, ALBAform & Honorary Consul Czech Republic.\n\n\n\n\nConnect with peers and industry executives\, forging meaningful relationships that could shape the future of your business. \n\n\n\nAre you a manufacturing company executive interested in attending?  Please email regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.org to receive the registration link
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/mixology-of-the-markets-wine-cocktails-global-trends/
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000
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SUMMARY:Shaw Industries Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for a tour of the award-winning Shaw Industries Plant 15 located in Cartersville\, GA! \n\n\n\nPlant 15 is the world’s largest carpet tile manufacturing facility\, with 1\,100 associates supporting the operations across three shifts and is the largest employer and Bartow County\, GA. \n\n\n\nThe plant is a carbon-neutral operation and home to the first cradle flooring products and produces a line of low embodied carbon products.  Products produced at this facility are sold under the Shaw Contract and Patcraft brands.  \n\n\n\nThis state-of-the-art facility incorporates the latest technologies & efficiencies\, focuses on quality\, and aligns with Shaw Industries sustainability practices and investment in the community. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open to manufacturing company executives\, directors and senior managers.  PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept registrations from competitors to Shaw Industries.
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/shaw-industries-facility-tour/
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 Private Equity Guide for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:March 19\, 2026 3:00 – 5:30 pm \n\n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\nAre you a manufacturer considering private equity now or in the future?Join us for this beginners guide to private equity for manufacturers.  Hear from industry professionals specializing in manufacturing and from manufacturers with private equity experience. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Keynote Speaker Bob Nardelli\, Founder & CEO\, XLR-8 and former CEO of Home Depot\, GE and Chrysler.  (Visit REGISTER page for full speaker lineup and additional info.)Private equity firms educate manufacturers on the following: \n\n\n\n\nUnlocking hidden value.\n\n\n\nHow to operationalize Private Equity style growth.\n\n\n\nIdentifying new capital sources.\n\n\n\nHow to optimize performance.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Private Equity mindset.\n\n\n\nWhat can a manufacturer expect? Join us for this educational program & discussion around key items necessary for preparing your company’s liquidity event or exit.\n\n\n\n\nInformation Covered Includes: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I prepare my company for a future sale?\n\n\n\nTiming is everything\, how do I know the timing is right?\n\n\n\nPreparing now for the transaction.\n\n\n\nBeginning the selling process.Next Generation Manufacturing Events are open to manufacturing company executives\, directors and senior managers.  This event only is also open to executives with private equity companies.
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/2026-private-equity-guide-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Nelson Mullins\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
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SUMMARY:Health & Safety for Manufacturers Discussion / Hoshizaki Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:This event has reached capacity – we hope to see you at another Next Generation Manufacturing event! \n\n\n\n\n\nManufacturers are invited to join Next Generation Manufacturing and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce for a tour of the Hoshizaki manufacturing facility in Peachtree City\, GA and a Health & Safety discussion for manufacturers! \n\n\n\nVisit the REGISTRATION page for full event info.
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/health-safety-for-manufacturers-discussion-hoshizaki-facility-tour/
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
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SUMMARY:Stop Leaving Cash on the Shop Floor: Understanding Sales Tax Overpayments in Manufacturing - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n\n\n\nManufacturing organizations often unknowingly overpay sales and use tax\, even with established tax and accounting processes. These overpayments typically occur on equipment\, production inputs\, repair and maintenance items\, utilities\, and other indirect purchases where exemptions may apply and refunds may be available. \n\n\n\nThis educational webinar will examine common drivers of sales and use tax overpayments in manufacturing environments and explain why these issues often go undetected. The session will also provide a high‑level overview of the refund recovery process\, with an emphasis on awareness and initial assessment considerations. \n\n\n\nThe session is designed to help attendees identify common areas where sales and use tax overpayments arise and understand the key considerations organizations evaluate when assessing refund opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will gain insight into: \n\n\n\n\nWhere sales and use tax overpayment risks most commonly arise in manufacturing\n\n\n\nPurchase categories where exemptions are frequently misunderstood or misapplied\n\n\n\nCommon factors that cause overpayments to go unnoticed\n\n\n\nHigh-level considerations related to refund and recovery processes\n\n\n\nKey questions organizations often consider when evaluating potential tax overpayments  
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/stop-leaving-cash-on-the-shop-floor-understanding-sales-tax-overpayments-in-manufacturing-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000
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SUMMARY:Governors Gun Club Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing company executives are invited to join us for a special event! Firearms industry guest speakers\, an overview from the leaders of EarTuff\, an afternoon on the gun range followed by cocktails and appetizers. \n\n\n\nInterested manufacturing company executives please email Regina Maddox
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/governors-gun-club-special-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T090000
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SUMMARY:Syensqo Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n\n\n\nThe Syensqo Alpharetta site specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced materials and specialty polymers. The facility supports key industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, electronics\, and healthcare by producing high-performance materials used in demanding applications.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to manufacturing\, the site houses research and development teams focused on innovation and process optimization. Technical support and customer collaboration are integral\, enabling tailored solutions that meet specific market needs. The Alpharetta site also emphasizes quality\, safety\, and sustainability in its operations.  \n\n\n\nIts strategic location and expertise make it a vital hub within Syensqo’s global network. \n\n\n\nRegistration open to executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/syensquo-facility-tour/
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Success in Manufacturing; The Woman's Perspective Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate progress and gain fresh insights at the 11th Annual “Success in Manufacturing: The Woman’s Perspective.” \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just an event; it’s a powerhouse gathering of leaders dedicated to the future of the industry. Whether you are a woman navigating your career or a male ally supporting diverse leadership\, this afternoon is designed to inspire. \n\n\n\n💡 Why Attend? \n\n\n\n\nImpactful Speakers: Hear from female trailblazers across small\, medium\, and large global manufacturing firms.\n\n\n\nReal Stories: Gain firsthand lessons on industry navigation and career growth.\n\n\n\nHigh-Value Networking: Build connections with top-tier peers in the manufacturing industry. \n\n\n\n\nAnnounced speakers include:Stephanie Beck\, CEO\, Heritage PalletsIngrid Cruz\, General Manager\, World EmblemJennifer Fease\, Vice President\, Deputy General Counsel\, Acuity BrandsKatie Fisher\, Chief Technology Officer\, Vero BiotechAndrea Hines\, Continuous Improvement & Regulatory Compliance Manager\, MANA NutritionLavina Moss\, Senior Vice President\, Human Resources\, Miller ZellKatie Saez\, Executive Vice President & Regional President for Georgia and Alabama\, TruistKatrina Singletary\, Government Affairs & Marketing Manager\, PBS AerospaceApril Spring\, CEO\, FOXERSSharita Spruil\, Director of Talent Acquistion\, SouthwireAmanda Wilbanks\, Founder & CEO\, Southern Baked Pie Company \n\n\n\nPlease visit the REGISTER site for additional info\, including registration. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open to executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.Registration opens May 1st!
URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/11th-annual-success-in-manufacturing-the-womans-perspective-event/
LOCATION:Nelson Mullins\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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