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2024 Evansville Region Manufacturing Summit to Tackle Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Registration Closing Soon for the Summit Presented by the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (October 15, 2024) – The Evansville Region Manufacturing Summit, presented by the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance, is fast approaching, and there’s still time to register for this must-attend event for industry professionals. Taking place on October 24, 2024 this one-day summit promises a day filled with excitement, collaboration, and innovation, uniting manufacturing leaders and industry experts to shape the future of the Tri-State manufacturing ecosystem.


The summit offers a comprehensive agenda packed with keynote presentations and breakout sessions designed to address the latest challenges, trends, and best practices in manufacturing. Attendees will benefit from the insights of prominent speakers, including Rich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, and Travis Daugherty, founder and CEO of Champions 101, both of whom are recognized for their expertise in leadership and culture development.

  • Rich Sheridan, celebrated author of Joy, Inc. and Chief Joy Officer, will share his journey of creating joy-filled workplaces and how manufacturing leaders can transform their organizations by focusing on human energy and eliminating fear.
  • Travis Daugherty, with his proven leadership program, will guide attendees on how to build a champion mindset and culture that fosters excellence and resilience within their organizations.


In addition to the keynote presentations, the summit will offer 10 breakout sessions covering critical topics such as:

  • Hiring Playbook: Attracting more applicants with a defined company culture
  • Lean Culture Implementation: Building a culture of lean within a manufacturing firm
  • Sustainability Strategies: Driving growth through sustainability
  • Cybersecurity Best Practices: Safeguarding your operations
  • Industry 4.0 Integration: Enhancing machine reliability
  • Workforce Development: Leveraging high school models to build talent pipelines
  • Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning: Developing your workforce through innovative models
  • Strategic Leadership: Integrating closed-loop management systems into business strategy
  • Government Affairs: Using policy to improve and protect the bottom line
  • Safety Panel Discussion: Ensuring safety and compliance


The summit will also feature a local vendor fair, providing opportunities for attendees to engage with partners, and industry peers. An interactive power hour led by the Menlo Innovations team will offer an additional chance to connect with experts and other manufacturing professionals, fostering collaboration and new ideas. The event will also include an Indiana State of Manufacturing overview and discussion, led by Conexus Indiana in partnership with E-REP.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your leadership, drive innovation, and explore strategies that will enable your company to thrive in the ever-evolving manufacturing environment.


To reserve your spot at the 2024 Manufacturing Summit, visit members.evansvilleregion.com/events. Spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to register soon and join us for this impactful event.

Reserve your spot! Event registration will close on Monday, October 21 | 9:00 AM

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About the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance
Hosted by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, the Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of manufacturing companies across the Tri-State region. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, the group aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the region’s local manufacturing industry.

About the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) leads economic development efforts for the Evansville, Indiana region and elevates the overall quality of life through transformational projects, planning, advocacy, and business engagement. Additionally, E-REP supports the attraction, startup, and growth of regional businesses.