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WiM Western Michigan | The Manufacturing Happy Hour - Grand Rapids

WiM Western Michigan | The Manufacturing Happy Hour - Grand Rapids

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
18 Seats Remaining

* Registration open until 5/14/24 at 4:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

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The Manufacturing Happy Hour - Grand Rapids


Date:
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 

Time:
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET

Cost to Attend:
WiM Member = $10
Nonmember = $10

Location:
Centennial Room at Founders Brewing
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Hey Grand Rapids!

Here’s a manufacturing networking event that’s actually… FUN?!

Join us for a refreshing Manufacturing Happy Hour hosted by podcast host Chris Luecke on May 21st at 6-9 PM. The event is sponsored by SwipeGuide and organized in collaboration with Women in Manufacturing Western Michigan chapter.

The Manufacturing Happy Hour slogan is “stay innovative, stay thirsty” - and that’s what this event is all about. Dedicated to ideas that shape the future of manufacturing for the better: more innovative, inclusive, and motivating.

Why Attend?

Live podcast recording: we’ll host an expert panel of manufacturing leaders and record them live on stage. The focus of the panel discussion is around skills gaps in manufacturing and how to bridge them in smart ways.
Host: Chris Luecke of Manufacturing Happy Hour
Panelists: Ryan Lillibridge (VP at Mission Design & Automation), Willemijn Schneyder (CEO at SwipeGuide) and Ann Wyatt (podcast host of Workforce 4.0 and industrial recruiter)
Networking with purpose: Engage in meaningful dialogues with industry peers and frontline innovators transforming the manufacturing landscape.
Beer and bites: last but not least, it wouldn’t be a proper manufacturing happy hour without local beer and snacks (and there will be a photo wall as well).
Who Should Attend? Everyone especially...
Frontline Supervisors & Team Leads
Manufacturing Industry Leaders
Training, Capability, and Development Managers
Tickets:
$10 donation - all proceeds will go to the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation.

RSVP by May 14th, 2024:

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a movement that’s shaping the future of manufacturing to be more inclusive, motivating, and profitable.

We can't wait to see you there!

For More Information:

Danielle Schneider
Danielle Schneider
Applications Engineer Pridgeon & Clay, Inc. (616)570-2242
Agenda: Manufacturing Happy Hour - Midwest Tour, Day 1

Grand Rapids, Founders Brewery
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Walk-in + networking + drinks + snacks
6:30 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. | Welcome speech
6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. | Panel discussion “How to close skills gaps in manufacturing” + Live podcast recording for Manufacturing Happy Hour 
7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Networking + photo wall + snacks