Next Generation Manufacturing

Great kickoff to today’s Next Generation Manufacturing Success in Manufactueing; The Woman’s Perspective event in Atlanta, GA! “Building Relationships for Effective Collaboration” includes (pictured) Margaret-Parham Loyd - Bridgenext (moderator), Lauren Barnes, PHR - PHX Holdings, Toni Lynn Hauck - Trenton Systems, Lynn Kuss - TOTO USA, Kara Zweizig - medmix. For info regarding this an other opportunities to engage with your manufacturing peers visit www.nextgenerationmfg.org

Workforce is the #1 priority for manufacturers! Ensure your company has continuity in workforce and the skilled workers you need. Join Next Generation Manufacturing for "Building & Investing in Your Workforce Development Supply Chain" March 26th, hosted by Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, GA. Topics Include: - Manufacturing Community Resources - Creating Alternative Pipelines - Legal Considerations for Minor in Your Manufacturing Workforce - 2023 Georgia Manufacturing Workforce Needs Report - Engaging Students in Your Community Visit https://lnkd.in/eKJQd9qn for Event Agenda & Speaker List.

Food production in Georgia is one of the leading manufacturing sectors! And it provides us with some of our most favorite bakery products we all love. Join Next Generation Manufacturing on March 19th at 10:30 am or 1:00 pm for a tour of one of the leading facilities - Sugar Bowl Bakery in Atlanta, GA. In addition to the company's positive culture, best in class operations and leadership by Jairo de Jesus and team.... the operations produces (pictured below) delicious madelines and brownie bites found at your local grocery. Visit www.nextgenerationmfg.org for tour info & registration.

Today Next Generation Manufacturing celebrates International Women's Day and the contributions of our female advisory board members to our success and the success of the manufacturing industry! We thank all of them for the guidance, support and leadership they provide our organization and the unique perspectives they bring to every conversation. Cheers to Monika Vintrlikova - ALBAform & Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Georgia, Janelle Lowe Fitzpatrick, Founder THE STAIR BARRIER, Sara Irvani - Okabashi Brands, Inc. & Shelley Foland! For information about Next Generation Manufacturing and opportunities to connect with your manufacturing peers visit www.nextgenerationmfg.org

Manufacturers are invited to join Next Generation Manufacturing on March 19th for a tour of Sugar Bowl Bakery in Atlanta, GA! Jairo de Jesus and the Sugar Bowl Bakery team produce amazingly delicious products - madelines, brownie bites and apples fritters - and the company is a highly acclaimed manufacturer recognized by President Obama as an example of a successful immigration story. Best practices, positive culture and delicious products all in one place! Two tour times offered on March 19th. Visit www.nextgenerationmfg.org for info & registration.

Thank you Shane Sumners, Craig Smith, Kim Moss, Christine Gottfried and the Chart Industries, Inc. team for hosting Next Generation Manufacturing for a tour of their Ball Ground, GA facility yesterday! The Chart Industries, Inc. team operations are an excellent example of an all around well run facility, a positive culture and an emphasis on continuous innovation. For information about other events that provide opportunities to engage with your manufacturing peers visit www.nextgenerationmfg.com

Are You a Manufacturer Considering Raising Capital? Join Next Generation Manufacturing for "A Guide to Private Equity for Manufacturers" on February 22nd, 3:00 - 6:30 pm at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Atlanta, GA. Visit https://lnkd.in/eGmBqGzp for info & registration. What Can a Manufacturer Expect? Join us for this educational program & discussion on key items necessary for preparing your company's liquidity event or exit. Speakers include manufacturers who have experience with the private equity process and private equity professionals specializing in manufacturing: - How do I prepare my company for a future sale? - Timing is everything, how do I know the timing is right? - Preparing now for the transaction - Beginning the selling process - Exit realities and options - Life after the sale For information about additional Next Generation Manufacturing events visit www.nextgenerationmfg.org

Next Generation Manufacturing announces our first tour of 2024! The Carters Inc. Distribution Center leadership team in Braselton, GA opens their facility to our group on Tuesday, January 16th, 10:00 - 12:45 pm. This facility is the company’s largest and most innovative distribution center! This Carter's location is one of the largest distribution centers in the Southeast and incorporates state-of-the-art equipment to support the company’s ecommerce, retail and wholesale divisions. Registration includes lunch, facility tour, overview & Q&A with leadership and a special bonus segment - Southeast Logistics Update provided by Lance Harcrow, COO, Estes Forwarding Worldwide. Information & registration available https://lnkd.in/gyRXMRbG

Join us on January 16th for a tour of one of the largest distribution centers in the Southeast! Manufacturers are invited to kick off 2024 with Next Generation Manufacturing's tour of the Carters Inc. Distribution Center in Braselton, GA & the Southeast Logistics Update provided by Lance Harcrow, COO, Estes Forwarding Worldwide. Visit https://lnkd.in/gyRXMRbG for info & registration.

If you attended our 12th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event then you heard from the amazing Jillian Evanko, CEO, Chart Industries, Inc.!  We'll follow up to her segment with a group tour of the Chart Industries, Inc. Ball Ground, GA manufacturing facility on Thursday, February 8th.  Visit https://lnkd.in/gpZWdw4M for info & registration.