Mike Vanier

How much do you know about Oregon manufacturing? Join us for a fun and interactive quiz, compete against other attendees and discover Oregon manufacturing facts along the way.

Aaron Fox

Jaime Schmidt - Founder of Schmidt’s Naturals. Owner of Supermaker & Portland Made. Investor at Color. Author of Supermaker

Hear from the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals about her journey scaling her business. Learn how she quickly expanded production output and successfully grew her company. Jaime will debut her new book, “Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms.” All attendees receive a copy of Jaime’s book.

Connect to local resource providers, sponsors, and manufacturing peers during this dedicated networking time. Talk to five or more partners to enter the raffle.

NOTE: Our next activity will be the READY OR NOT Business Simulation. When you come back to the ballroom, please do not sit with co-workers. The game works best when you network with others

outside of your company.

Eric Hedaa, John Hunt

We’ve partnered with Industrial Game & Design to bring you this powerful business simulation game specifically designed for Oregon manufacturers. Collaborate with your table to make strategic decisions to invest limited resources.

We will serve you while you continue to play READY OR NOT

Game winners announced!

Alvin Elbert

Tiger Manufacturing is a fully functioning student-run machine shop at Newberg High School. Learn how students machine real parts, for real customers, for real paychecks.

Kevin Lee, Jon Blumenauer, Bonnie Glass

Continuous Improvement: Building Smart Systems that Drive Value | Crooked River Room

Founded in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, Rosboro is North America’s largest producer of glulam beams. They produce a broad range of Douglas fir glue-laminated timber products as well as high-quality lumber, including western species studs and dimension lumber. Learn how this well-established manufacturer has developed a continuous improvement system. Kevin will share his lessons learned while building his continuous improvement program, PDCA adjustments along the way, and project examples.

Moving Manufacturing: Lessons Learned Moving to a New Facility | Metolius River Room

The Joinery designs and handcrafts hardwood furniture for residential and commercial spaces. Using traditional woodworking techniques and hardwoods from sustainable forest resources, each piece of Joinery furniture is wholly built and proudly signed by an individual builder. Learn how this well-established manufacturer moved facilities after 20 years. Jon will discuss moving considerations, setting up his team for success, and share their biggest challenges throughout the process.

Defining Success as the Business Co-Owner: Euphoria Chocolate’s Story | Rogue River Room

Euphoria Chocolate Company has been delighting chocolate lovers in the Pacific Northwest with hand-dipped truffles, artisan chocolates and confectioneries since 1980. With three retail locations and a production facility located in Eugene, their products are sold by several store chains and restaurants. As a small business owner, Bonnie has shifted the business strategy to achieve her definition of success. She will share how she is able to step away from day-to-day business activities with confidence, systems or methodologies that have helped her and her team achieve success and Euphoria’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Justin Gradek, Steve Pecis, Jason Stratton, Craig Campbell, Linda Wechsler

From Science Fiction to Science

Small stories to help manufacturers of all sizes think about new technology and its potential within their businesses.

DWFritz Automation Interview

DWFritz Automation is a leading global provider of precision metrology, inspection, and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. Hear how VP of Operations Steve Pecis approaches automation and the implementation of new technologies.

Small Manufacturers, Big Technology

Discover how several local manufacturers have tapped into the power of new technologies to improve their businesses and processes without large up-front costs.

Factory of Tomorrow: Hands-on Lab for Manufacturers, Powered by OMIC R&D and OMEP

Together, OMEP and OMIC R&D have partnered to create an advanced manufacturing technology lab designed for Oregon’s small and mid-sized manufacturers. Learn how this lab will empower manufacturers to adopt current and emerging technologies that are driving productivity around the globe.

Tim Root, Kleve Kee, Paola Castaldo, John Valachovic

A wrap up of the day’s biggest takeaways

Join us for a hosted bar, snacks, and networking. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with manufacturers from across the state.