Manufacturers Connect

05/05/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT! 🚨 Registration for "Navigating the Choppy Waters: Lessons from the Leaders" ends on May 5th! 🌊 Don’t miss your opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders who have successfully weathered the storms. This is your moment to elevate your skills and knowledge! Secure your spot now and prepare to navigate to success. 🌟

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Join Manufacturers Connect to go behind the scenes with a panel of Minnesota’s premier manufacturing executives. Don’t miss it!

05/04/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT! 🚨 Registration for "Navigating the Choppy Waters: Lessons from the Leaders" ends on May 5th! 🌊 Don’t miss your opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders who have successfully weathered the storms. This is your moment to elevate your skills and knowledge! Secure your spot now and prepare to navigate to success. 🌟

Sign up here: https://vist.ly/42v6y 🗓️💼

Join Manufacturers Connect to go behind the scenes with a panel of Minnesota’s premier manufacturing executives. Don’t miss it!

05/01/2026

Pivotal Advisors is proud to be the Sales founding partner of Manufacturers Connect. I am excited to moderate a panel of manufacturing executives on May 12th at 3 pm to talk about how they “Navigate the Choppy Waters” in this volatile time we live in. Pivotal has helped numerous manufacturers figure out how to more predictably drive consistent sales performance from year to year. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

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04/27/2026

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04/24/2026

Pivotal Advisors is proud to be the Sales founding partner of Manufacturers Connect. I am excited to moderate a panel of manufacturing executives on May 12th at 3 pm to talk about how they “Navigate the Choppy Waters” in this volatile time we live in. Pivotal has helped numerous manufacturers figure out how to more predictably drive consistent sales performance from year to year. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

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04/23/2026

At Strategic Talent Partners, we partner with manufacturing companies to help align their talent strategy with their growth goals.

Most manufacturers have a clear vision for growth across operations, sales, and production, but far fewer take the time to map the leadership skills and capabilities needed to support that next stage. Defining those future leadership needs more intentionally can help strengthen capacity, sustain momentum, and drive long-term business value.

To learn more about how to “future-proof” your leadership team, check out this blog post authored by STP Co-Founder Mike Frommelt: https://vist.ly/4zizg

For an even deeper dive into the leadership strategies shaping the manufacturing industry, join us on May 12 for the Manufacturers Connect event, “Navigating the Choppy Waters: Lessons from the Leaders”: https://vist.ly/4zizc

04/22/2026

As CPAs specializing in the manufacturing sector and proud sponsors of , we often see businesses overlook the full potential of the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit. Did you know, it's not just for developing entirely new products.

The IRS definition of R&D is much broader than you think! Process improvements, developing new tooling, or even designing a more efficient production line for an existing product can qualify.

Is your team tracking these eligible activities?

Read more about the R&D Tax Credit on #4 in our blog:
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04/21/2026

At Strategic Talent Partners, we partner with manufacturing companies to help align their talent strategy with their growth goals.

Most manufacturers have a clear vision for growth across operations, sales, and production, but far fewer take the time to map the leadership skills and capabilities needed to support that next stage. Defining those future leadership needs more intentionally can help strengthen capacity, sustain momentum, and drive long-term business value.

To learn more about how to “future-proof” your leadership team, check out this blog post authored by STP Co-Founder Mike Frommelt: https://vist.ly/4z9ia

For an even deeper dive into the leadership strategies shaping the manufacturing industry, join us on May 12 for the Manufacturers Connect event, “Navigating the Choppy Waters: Lessons from the Leaders”: https://vist.ly/4z9i8

04/20/2026

Navigating the Choppy Waters: Lessons from the Leaders The past five years have brought unprecedented challenges to the manufacturing sector. From global supply chain disruptions to shifting labor markets, the “choppy waters” since 2020 have tested every leadership strategy.

Manufacturers Connect cordially invites you to an exclusive event where we delve into the inner workings of a panel of executives recognized as the foremost leaders in Minnesota manufacturing. Join us to learn how these top-tier organizations didn’t just survive the post-COVID era—they innovated, adapted, and propelled themselves to the forefront of the industry.

Register for this free event if you're a manufacturer's executive or anyone from your team.

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Join Manufacturers Connect to go behind the scenes with a panel of Minnesota’s premier manufacturing executives. Don’t miss it!

04/17/2026

Pivotal Advisors is proud to be the Sales founding partner of Manufacturers Connect. I am excited to moderate a panel of manufacturing executives on May 12th at 3 pm to talk about how they “Navigate the Choppy Waters” in this volatile time we live in. Pivotal has helped numerous manufacturers figure out how to more predictably drive consistent sales performance from year to year. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

https://vist.ly/4yuqh.