Manufacturing Month is here, and we look forward to connecting with you through the variety of events that celebrate the industry that drives the economy, creates opportunity, builds communities and improves our region every day! Read on for the exciting celebrations in the upcoming weeks.
INNOVATION, TALENT, TRANSFORMATION, LEADERSHIP
New Manufacturing Innovation, Technology & Job Center Now Open!
Two years ago, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District voted for MAGNET to buy the closed Margaret A. Ireland School. Just over one year ago, construction began on what would become the Manufacturing Innovation, Technology and Job Center and our new headquarters. This month, the building officially opens for work, tours, experiences, consultations and more!
The building – a beacon of manufacturing – is ready to welcome all visitors, from students to manufacturers. With the continued goal of making the region the nation's manufacturing capital, we worked to ensure the new space and our work could happen in a highly visible Cleveland location near neighborhood residents. MAGNET hopes to positively change the perception of manufacturing among underrepresented communities and continually demonstrate our commitment to equity and inclusion. Read more about our new building and why we do the work we do here.
Community Open House
Mark your calendars for October 28, as we open the doors for a celebration of all things community, manufacturing and technology. Festivities include: free food anddrinks, playgrounds andbasketball courts, building tours, games and giveaways.
Bring anyone, bring everyone to see the power of manufacturing highlighted in every nook and cranny of the new space. Stay up to date on the celebration here.
TALENT & TRANSFORMATION
M&T Show 2022: Strategy Solutions for Tech & Talent
IndustryWeek presents The Manufacturing & Technology Show, designed to prepare and connect manufacturing leaders for what’s next and showcase excellence in action, taking place October 18-20. Register today for the FREE Exhibit Hall or save 15% on your Full-Conference Pass when you use the code MAGNET22. Register now!
Three types of passes are available:
- The Full-Conference Pass ($650) includes access to all sessions, a workshop, plant tour and networking receptions, and daily lunch and refreshments.
- The Exhibits-Only Pass is free and includes access to the global keynote session, the exhibit hall and networking receptions, plus refreshments and coffee.
- The Student Full-Conference Pass ($95) includes access to all conference sessions, a workshop, plant tour, the exhibit hall and networking receptions, plus daily lunch and refreshments. Register now to save 15%!
NEO Manufacturers Networking Reception, Sponsored by Bank of America
Relax after a busy day of learning, connecting and walking the floor. Join us from 5:00p-6:00p across from the Exhibit Hall in Room 5 at a networking reception, sponsored by Bank of America, where you can catch up with peers, and snacks and refreshments await you.
Good Manufacturing News From Around the Region
MAGNET is privileged to be part of such an enthusiastic community of manufacturers and related organizations across Northeast Ohio. This special group shares our passion and dedication for this industry, and better yet are garnering press for their great efforts to bring the power and opportunity of this industry to the forefront. A few highlights include:
The Alliance for Working Together Foundation opened the Transformation Training Center in Mentor. The center features high-tech learning facilities, which expose people to manufacturing. Read about the opening here.
The Ohio Manufacturers Association has dedicated significant resources to share the opportunity manufacturing jobs offer. Cleveland.com covered the variety of initiatives here.
The Medina County Commissioners celebrated Manufacturing Day by dedicating the day to the nearly 400 manufacturers across their county! Check out more information about it here.
The Stark County Manufacturing Workforce Development Partnership led a tour of students from more than seven area high schools through local manufacturing facilities to experience the challenging and technology-based work this industry offers. The Repository wrote about it.
