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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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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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SUMMARY:Health & Safety for Manufacturers Discussion / Hoshizaki Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \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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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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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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SUMMARY:Eleventh Annual Success in Manufacturing; The Woman's Perspective Event
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URL:https://nextgenerationmfg.org/event/eleventh-annual-success-in-manufacturing-the-womans-perspective-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Regina Maddox":MAILTO:Regina.maddox@nextgenerationmfg.com
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