Forming Our Future

Forming Our Future

2024 RECAP AND HIGHLIGHTS

Forming Our Future 2024 hosted 300 members in Orlando, FL! Our members enjoyed four days of networking, learning and taking part in some magical activities in Orlando.

Read the full recap and check out the conference photosand recap video.

Make sure to mark March 5-8, 2025 on your calendars for Forming Our Future 2025 in Puerto Rico!


SPONSORS

SIGNATURE
Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc.
 
RED
Coe Press Equipment Corporation
Principal Financial Network
 
WHITE
APPI Energy
Belleville International, LLC
Clips & Clamps Industries
Eagle Metals Inc.
 
Multipress, Inc.
Rhythm Systems
Solar Atmospheres
 
BLUE
Dallas Industries
Federated Insurance
Harbour Results Inc.
Link Systems
Plante Moran
PMA Tennessee District
Stewart EFI, LLC
 
Tower Metalworking Fluids
UHY LLP
United Wire Co., Inc.
Vive Marketing
Wipfli LLP
Zierick Manufacturing Company

KEYNOTE TOPICS AND SPEAKERS

Winning the Mental Game: How Mindset Drives High Performance at Work and Home
Amber Selking, PhD

Founder and Performance Consultant, Selking Performance Group

Another Year of Uncertainty? Prospects for the 2024 Economy
Chris Kuehl

Managing Director, Armada CI

Breaking Through the Noise: How Manufacturers are Impacting Outcomes in Washington

John Guzik

Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLC

Omar Nashashibi

Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLC

Paul Nathanson

Partner, Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, LLP

Caitlin Sickles

Partner, Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, LLP

Metals Update Fireside Chat

Charlie Bernard

CEO, Eagle Metals

Bill Hickey

Chairman, Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp.

Chris Ulbrich

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals Inc.

Are You Prepared to Hunker Down? How to De-Risk Your Business
Laurie Harbour

President & CEO, Harbour Results Inc.

Delivering a World-Class Customer Experience: Lessons from the Mouse
Dennis Snow

President, Snow & Associates, Inc.

EDUCATIONAL TOPICS AND SPEAKERS

Leadership in an Ever-Changing World—Foundational Principles that Last
Forrest Large

Training and Development Manager, L2 Learning & Development

The Increasing Demand for ESG Reporting: Why Should You Care?
Stephen Lathrop

Principal, UHY LLP

Nearshoring in Mexico: Opportunities and Challenges
Alejandro Rodriguez

Principal, Global Services, Plante Moran

Leading a Culture of Service Excellence
Dennis Snow

President, Snow & Associates, Inc.

Executive Benefits – Not Just for Executives Anymore!

Lee Bissmeyer

Senior Managing Director, Principal Financial Group

Steve Utsler

Financial Advisor, Principal Financial Group

The Future of Manufacturing: Technology and Workforce
Jake Hall

The Manufacturing Millennial