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Mohegan Pennsylvania (Casino) – October 13, 2023

 

 

Join NEPIRC on Friday, October 13th to celebrate the many contributions of our region’s manufacturing industry! You won’t want to miss Manufacturing Day if you’re a manufacturer, a non-manufacturing business that partners with manufacturers or wishes to form relationships with those in the industry, economic development organizations, students and faculty and anyone who wishes to learn more about the manufacturing sector in our region.

At Manufacturing Day, you’ll be able to see product demonstrations; learn more about the cool products made right here in our local communities; participate in educational breakout sessions; network with decision-makers, buyers, leaders and business owners; hear from a keynote speaker from an internationally known manufacturer; and enjoy a day of celebration! Scroll down to save the date on your calendar, check out sponsorship opportunities and see this year’s sponsors.

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NEPIRC SPONSORSHIP

Learn about our exciting sponsorship opportunities for our Manufacturing Day 2023!

Click below to view the Manufacturing Day 2023 agenda!

 

Keynote Speaker

Thriving Amidst Supply Chain Chaos

Pete Ruggerio, COO, Crayola

Pete Ruggiero is currently Chief Operating Officer for Crayola LLC, the global leading consumer products brand in the children’s creative expression category.  His Crayola career spanned a quarter of a century with previous roles, including Interim Chief Executive Officer, Vice President-Global Finance, Managing Director-Binney & Smith (Europe) Ltd.

At Crayola, Pete has played a critical role in the transformation of Crayola into an innovative company, and as Crayola has diversified its business model through new product development, expansion into international markets, and the opening of multiple Crayola Experience attractions.

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SPECIAL TOPIC BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Presented by NEPIRC

 

Refueling the Talent Pipeline: The Importance of Familiarity

Eric Joseph Esoda, President & CEO, featuring NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Dream Team Ambassadors

 

 

3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering

 

Mark Morgis, Continuous Improvement Specialist

 

 

Workplace Trends Impacting Safety

 

Brian Matyjevich, OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer

 

 

Cultivating Calm: Understanding & Responding to Personal & Relational Burn Out

 

Dr. Christine Kiesinger, Principal, CEK Communications

 

 

Deciphering Aerospace Certifications & Entering the Aerospace Supply Chain

 

Drew Mackie, EVP & CFO, and Ray Kryeski, Mechanical Engineer

 

DISCUSSIONS

 

Women in Manufacturing

Panel Discussion

Moderated By: Dr. Christine Kiesinger, Principal, CEK Communications Consultancy

Panelists: Petra Mitchell, President, Catalyst Connection; Heidi McKenna, President, The Fredericks Company; Pat Frances, CEO, Chaucer Press; Grace McGregor Kramer, Vice President of Strategy & Operations, McGregor Industries; and Denise Truesdale, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Pride Mobility Products

 

 

Sub-Contracting & Partnerships in the Government Space

Roundtable Discussion

 

 

Sponsored by APEX Accelerator at NEPA Alliance

 

 

 

Demystifying Compliance: What Cybersecurity Requirements Mean for NEPA Manufacturers

Panel Discussion

 

Moderated By: Fred Reck, President, InnoTek Computer Consulting

Panelists: TBD

 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APEX ACCELERATOR SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

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STUDENT / FACULTY SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSORS

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BRONZE SPONSORS

PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

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