Manufacturing Month in McPherson County
October is just around the corner, and we all know that means Manufacturing Month in McPherson County.
To recognize McPherson County’s industrial success, inspire the next generation of manufacturers, and build the foundation for the workforce of the future, the McPherson Chamber of Commerce and the McPherson Industrial Development Company encourage our many manufacturers to showcase your uniqueness with a tour opportunity. This is the perfect time for students, teachers, parents, community leaders, and those transitioning out of the military to learn more about modern manufacturing and the many opportunities right here in McPherson County.
We encourage you to host an open house or schedule a tour in October to help others understand what your company does and the opportunities you have available. If you choose to register your event on the national site https://mfgday.com/register/ let us know. We want to help communicate the opportunities to area high schools, trade schools, colleges, military bases, and media outlets (if appropriate). If you have questions, contact Kasi Morales at kasim@mcphersonpower.com or 620-245-2521, or Debbie Hawkinson at chamberdirector@mcphersonks.org or 620-241-3303.
Here are several other terrific opportunities to learn and grow!
- Kansas Exporters Roundtable – Boosting international trade for Kansas companies will be held in McPherson on Tuesday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. at the BPU, 401 W. Kansas. Register here to join us. The purpose of the Roundtable is for companies to learn from the Kansas Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration (SBA) about the benefits of exporting, how exporting can increase sale revenue, information on export financial assistance, export success stories and unique lessons.
- Kansas Manufacturing Summit in Wichita will have additional resources on Tuesday, October 8th that you won’t want to miss. A peek at the itinerary shows: Becoming an Employer of Choice, 1:15 pm: Workforce Keynote Speaker: Chris Czarnik A former military officer and career coach who has transformed hiring and development in the workforce, Chris Szarnik developed the Human Search Engine and authored the book “Winning the War for Talent” to help organizations recruit and retain great employees. Chris will discuss how manufacturers can transform their talent acquisition process and use new business strategies to recruit, retain, and develop great employees. 2:15 pm: What New Graduates are Looking for | Student Panel. 3:00 pm: Recruit & Retain Best Practices | Manufacturers HR Panel. 4:00 pm: Expanding Workforce Through Apprenticeships | Manufacturers & Educators Panel. Here is a link to the complete itinerary.
- ESSDACK Career Expo will be October 29-30 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. It is the largest college & career planning event in Kansas, highlighting career opportunities from two-year and four-year college degrees, industry certifications, apprenticeships, military opportunities, and business partners. Sign up for the opportunity to introduce your business to over 5,000 students exploring college and career opportunities. Go to www.essdack.org for more information.
The future of manufacturing looks bright! “If you talk about it, it’s a dream. If you envision it, it’s possible. If you schedule it, it’s real.”—Tony Robbins, American author, coach, motivational speaker, and philanthropist.
