Times are tough. Workforce is a struggle. Supply chain is a problem. Finding and establishing good partnerships is hard.

Join us in exploring the power of partnerships in manufacturing and discover your Competimates!

Merriam-Webster defines Competimate (n): [Competitor + Teammate] as rival companies that have teamed together to obtain new business.

The day will start with a presentation by Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center- Rock Island Arsenal staff. They will provide an overview of who they are, what they do, and what businesses they are looking for in the community to help support their critical mission.

Next, other industry resources will highlight how manufacturers can get help with some of their most pressing problems.

We’ll hear from:

• Iowa State University’s Advanced Manufacturing Lab in the Quad Cities
• The Quad Cities Manufacturing Hub
• Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board
• CIRAS Workforce Team
• Advanced Manufacturing Sector Board Members

Each entity plays an important role in supporting the region’s manufacturers. Please come and learn with us about these great resources and ways you can work with them to improve your knowledge and access to the great tools they provide.

The day will close with facilitated networking… you can’t do optimal networking without understanding who is in the room… so we’ve set the stage for you! You know the players. This is your opportunity to connect and build future relationships, partnerships, and competimates.

Explore:

• Ways to build (or rebuild) your network
• Support resources in the community for businesses like yours
• Ways to partner with a potential competitor and turn that company into a competimate

See you there!!