Genelle Taylor Kumpe poses for a photo with Jason Geil with Geil Enterprises at the “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit. Photo contributed by SJVMA

The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) have announced that its 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall.

The Manufacturing Summit is designed as a workshop and resource expo that celebrates the Valley’s history of innovation in manufacturing while providing resources and networking opportunities that continue to build a well-trained, outstanding workforce.

The Summit promotes cross-sector collaboration aimed at creating a globally competitive environment for the Valley’s manufacturing industry. Employers who are exhibiting or sponsoring the day of the event are invited to participate in the concurrent job fair which is open to the public for those seeking work in the industry.

“The Summit brings together the whole ecosystem of the essential industry of manufacturing and makes sure that they have the proper resources in order to be successful,” said Genelle Taylor Kumpe, CEO of SJVMA. “We’re beyond excited to unveil the ninth edition of our event, brimming with top-tier talent, thought-provoking speakers, and invaluable resources. Here’s to another year of innovation, collaboration, and transformative growth!”

To learn about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at the 2024 “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit, contact Genelle Taylor Kumpe. Early registration ticket prices are $150 through July 31 and will go up to $175 after that. Members are eligible to receive discounted rates.

Event tickets are available at sjvma.org/summit and only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Officials are expecting more than 900 manufacturing industry attendees including CEOs, technology management, human resources directors, industry service providers and eareer technical education partners.