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Founded in 2021, Manufacturers Connect is an exclusive event where members discuss current trends, strategic insights, and best practices in manufacturing, outsourcing, capacity management, and quality assurance with like-minded individuals.

RECAP OF OCTOBER EVENT

Event Recap: Recognition that Retains Talent

Effectively recognizing employees is a powerful, low-cost strategy to combat high turnover rates in the manufacturing industry. By understanding what’s important to your company and how individual roles contribute to those goals and customer value, you can create a culture of appreciation. It’s crucial to know your company’s core values and ensure that recognition aligns with them. This targeted approach to acknowledging contributions can significantly boost employee engagement and loyalty, fostering a high-performing team that wants to stick together. 
 
To make recognition truly impactful, it’s essential to understand how different individuals prefer to be acknowledged—from direct reports and managers to peers. This means being intentional about observing behaviors that support company goals and values, and then consistently recognizing those contributions.  Going to the work location, observing, and specifically praising exceptional work can make a significant difference. By making recognition a regular habit, companies like Nortech Systems have seen as much as a 50% reduction in turnover, demonstrating the tangible benefits of a well-implemented recognition program. 

PHOTOS FROM OUR OCTOBER 2024 EVENT

UPCOMING EVENT

Manufacturers Connect: Recognition that Retains Talent

Join Manufacturers Alliance President & CEO Kirby Sneen for a focused session on effective employee recognition strategies. Learn recognition strategies that will help you develop a cohesive team without overdoing it, playing favorites, and sounding hokey.

When: May 1st, 2025, 3:00 – 6:00PM
Where: Surly Brewing Co – 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Who: Executives from manufacturing companies; No vendors or sellers

Agenda:

3:00 – 3:25PM Check-In and Networking
3:25 – 3:45PM Introduction and Table Discussions
3:45 – 4:45PM Kirby Sneen, President & CEO, Manufacturers Alliance
4:45 – 6:00PM Networking/Happy Hour

Manufacturers Connect is a platform where professionals discuss current trends, strategic insights, and best practices in manufacturing, outsourcing, capacity management, and quality assurance. This event provides an opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals in these fields.

Kirby Sneen is the President & CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance. He has written numerous ebooks including:

  • Recognition that Retains Talent
  • How to Turn Your Operators into Engineers
  • The First Four Step to Starting a Culture of Continuous Improvement

He is also the host of the How Manufacturers Improve® Podcast, which has been downloaded by more than 150,000 individuals.

He believes that internal transformations are the reason external transformations take hold, and that is why the Manufacturers Alliance has helped tens of thousands of individual’s become better leaders and problem solvers through its Workshops, Webinars, Digital Courses, and Peer Groups.

Why should you attend?

Generate New Ideas

What technology and digital solution could enhance your company operations – use the conference to hear new ideas.

Build Your Personal Network

Meet other like-minded professionals and build your own network of contacts.

Take Advantage of Expertise and Experience

Speak to and hear from a mix of professionals from both service providers, solutions providers, and industry operators.