Thursday, May 14, 2026
4:30 to 6:30 PM
Windows on the River
2000 Sycamore Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Includes dinner and networking
$100 Manufacturing Works Members
$150 Non Members
Questions? Contact Anne Schaum
For 40 years, Manufacturing Works has been connecting manufacturers, building talent, and strengthening our region.
This anniversary year, we’re bringing together leaders, partners, and decision-makers to talk about what’s next… and what it means for manufacturing right here in Northeast Ohio.
Join us as we honor the past, embrace today’s opportunities, and look ahead to the next 40 years.
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Learn more about sponsorship levels and fill out the form on this page.
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John Nottingham is the Co-CEO of Nottingham Spirk, a product innovation firm behind more than 1,550 patents, with an extraordinary 95% commercialization rate. His work has contributed to over $100 billion in product sales, helping companies turn ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions. Today, John is working with manufacturers to navigate what’s next… from Smart Factory 4.0 and digital twins to embedded AI, reshoring, and emerging national security opportunities. Learn more about John |
Taylor Evans is the Founder and President of Rust Belt Recruiting, a manufacturing-focused recruiting firm dedicated to strengthening the skilled workforce across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. His work sits at the intersection of workforce development, economic growth, and community impact. Taylor is actively involved in shaping the region’s future through leadership roles with organizations like the Greater Cleveland Partnership, COSE, and Team NEO. Learn more about Taylor |
The future of manufacturing isn’t something we wait to see… it’s something we build together. This is where those conversations begin.
