The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturers Resource Center and ESSA Bank present the 2025 Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Forum on Wednesday, October 1 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown Lehigh Valley 

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Forum, a hub for professionals, businesses, and stakeholders in the vibrant manufacturing community. This forum serves as a dedicated platform for discussing the unique opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping our local manufacturing landscape.

• Explore the diverse array of industries thriving in the Lehigh Valley, from food processing and plastics to metals and machinery.
• Discuss key initiatives driving growth, such as workforce development, infrastructure investments, and sustainability practices.
• Share insights on leveraging regional strengths like access to major markets, skilled labor pools, and educational institutions.
• Collaborate on solutions to common industry challenges, such as supply chain management, regulatory compliance, and technology adoption.
• Network with peers, industry leaders, and government representatives to foster partnerships and business opportunities.

Whether you’re a manufacturer, supplier, service provider, or community stakeholder, this forum invites you to contribute your expertise, learn from others, and collectively advance the manufacturing sector in the Lehigh Valley. Let’s build a stronger, more resilient manufacturing community together!

Presentations:

• Welcome to PA Senate District 16: State Senator Jarrett Coleman
• Economic Strategies for Manufacturers: ESSA Bank & Trust
• Harrisburg Update: PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Deputy Secretary of Technology and Entrepreneurship – Jen Gilburg
• Manufacturing Trends in the Lehigh Valley: LVEDC –  President & CEO Don Cunningham
• Workforce Update: Workforce Board LV
• Legislative Update: U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7)
• Trends in AI for Manufacturing and Beyond: MRC Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy Manager Shawn Furman
• 2025 Manufacturing Tax and Efficiency Insights: Tax Credits, Green New Deal, Inflation Reduction Act, DOE Money- CLA – CliftonLarsonAllen – Business Consulting Services

Keynote: President & CEO of Precision Roll Grinding Ed Gumina. Lead your company to optimum service and performance levels and orchestrate culture change across your organization.

Plus: The 2025 Lehigh Valley Manufacturer of the Year Award presentation: Precision Roll Grinders, Inc. – Precision Roll Grinders specializes in roll grinding services for over 50 years.

Visit the exhibit tables and get your Passport Card stamped to be entered to win!

Presenting Partners: Manufacturers Resource Center and ESSA Bank

📅DATE:  Thursday, October 3, 2024
⏲️TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration, Networking, Breakfast, Exhibits, Passports Stamped
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Program 
📌LOCATION: Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown Lehigh Valley
7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville PA 18001

Single Admission Ticket: $100
Registration via the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce website 

Register Here!