October Wake Up to Manufacturing

Event Details

October 8, 2026 | 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Start your morning with fresh insights, great food, and real solutions.

Join fellow manufacturing thought-leaders for our monthly breakfast event featuring three industry speakers tackling today’s most pressing challenges, followed by a live Q&A roundtable discussion.

October topic:
AI in Manufacturing: Current trends and practical applications for process improvement.
SPONSORED BY: TRIMECH SOLUTIONS

Our schedule is: 

• Doors open at 7:45 AM
• Networking begins at 8:00 AM
• Event Starts at 8:15 AM

Full breakfast will be served.

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2026 Wake Up Schedule

Wake Up Schedule:

• January (1/15/2026) – MA Membership: Who We Are.
  Get to know the organization, our team, and how we help members thrive.
  COMPLETED
• February (2/12/2026) – Hiring Processes That Work!
  Explore proven methods for finding and retaining successful candidates.
            Speakers: Vicki Krotzer (Manufacturers’ Association), Greg Rymer (Mauser Packaging), MaryRose Ritter (The Conrad Company)
  COMPLETED
• March (3/12/2026) – Quality Control in a Digital Age
  Tools and methods to maintain high standards with modern tech.
            Speakers: Matthew Hitchcock (High Concrete Group), Tim Auman (I. Auman Machine), & Jeff Shellenberger (York Precision Machining & Hydraulics)
  COMPLETED
  SPONSORED BY: LEDGE, INC
• April (4/9/2026) – Apprenticeships in Action
  How offering apprenticeships can transform your workforce strategy.
            Speakers: Kyle Kluttz (ENGEL North America), Demietra Middleton (Harley-Davidson Motor Company), David Tomic (Eden Manufacturing Inc.)
  COMPLETED
• May (5/14/2026) – CRM Implementation Made Simple
  What a CRM can do to streamline processes and the options available.
            Speakers: Greg Dubin (Daisy Data Displays), Matt Hoke (JLS Automation), and Taylor Saunders (TAIT)
  COMPLETED
• June (6/25/2026) – Supply Chain Resilience:
  Strategies to strengthen your supply chain and reduce risk.
  Speakers: Chris Caba (York County Planning Commission), Neil Harrold (BAE Systems), Zac Hubbard (Ollie Bargain Outlet)
  COMPLETED
• July – No Wake Up  |  Summer Break
• August (8/13/2026) – Building Your Digital Image
  Marketing tactics that drive revenue and boost brand awareness.
  Speakers: Aubrey King at Walter Services Inc, Dan Sahd at Sahd Metal Recycling
  SPONSORED BY: PA MEDIA
• September (9/10/2026) – Cybersecurity Essentials
  Steps to keep your business information secure in a digital world.
  Speakers: Samantha Anim (National Security Agency), Mark Swomley (BWXT Precision Custom Components, LLC)
  SPONSORED BY: GALLAGHER INSURANCE COMPANY
• October (10/8/2026) – AI in Manufacturing
  Current trends and practical applications for process improvement.
  SPONSORED BY: TRIMECH SOLUTIONS
• November (11/12/2026) – Data-Driven Decision Making
  How to leverage analytics for smarter business strategies.
  SPONSORED BY: PA MEDIA
• December (12/10/2026) – Company Culture That Stands Out
  Key cultural improvements that make all the difference.

The speakers will be released the month prior to the event.