YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Profitability is about production, sure. It's also about making strategic moves that protect and grow your margins. This month, we're cutting straight to what matters most: your financial success.
You'll:
- learn how to shield your business from tariff disruptions with data-driven assessment strategies
- discover energy cost management tactics that lock in savings before price hikes hit
- and connect with the powerhouse community of investors, members, and sponsors driving Northeast Ohio manufacturing forward.
We're also welcoming EOX Vantage, Impact Employment Solutions, Kerr Lakeside Inc., and ONE Lorain County to our growing network, and spotlighting how Cleveland State University is translating academic research into real manufacturing results.
Ready to see how smart manufacturing decisions today secure tomorrow's profits? Keep scrolling.
A Summer Of Manufacturing Momentum
What a summer it's been! From inspiring the next generation through our K-8 summer camps to celebrating apprenticeship graduations, hosting our Annual Meeting, and connecting members through monthly manufacturing happy hours, seminars, and exclusive plant walk-throughs, we've been building the relationships and developing the talent that keep manufacturing strong and create long-term value for your bottom line.
Cleveland State University: Driving Innovation That Delivers Results
Our When academic excellence meets manufacturing strategy, your bottom line benefits. We're proud to spotlight Cleveland State University (CSU), a valued Manufacturing Works supporting member, for their leadership role in the upcoming Connecting Innovation, Policy, and Practice Ohio (CIPPO) Conference on August 21, 2025.
Why this matters for your bottom line:
- Access to insights from the NSF Engines Program, bringing breakthrough manufacturing technologies to market
- Networking with decision-makers shaping policies that affect your operational costs
- Direct connection to workforce development solutions addressing your talent challenges
- With manufacturing contributing over 17% to Ohio's GDP, the strategies discussed at CIPPO directly impact the economic environment where your business operates.
Register for the CIPPO Conference and secure your competitive edge.
Showcasing How Our Community Is Powered
We're showcasing our newly redesigned web pages that highlight the network driving Manufacturing Works forward. When you engage with the community, you're connecting with an ecosystem of businesses, institutions, and leaders that translates into real opportunities! Supplier connections, partnership prospects, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving all directly impact your profitability. Take a moment to explore these new pages: Members, Investors and Donors, Program and Event Sponsors, and Volunteers and plan to join us and our Presenting Sponsor, Keystone Threaded Products, at our Nuts & Bolts Fundraising Bash on October 16th to meet the people who power this community!
MX.O Midwest, September 16-17, 2025
Hear from Manufacturing Works' Director of Manufacturing Excellence, Mike Yost, at an interactive session on digital transformation strategies. Early bird registration ends August 12—save $500 on this premier manufacturing innovation event.
Exploring Managed 401K Plans for Members
We're gauging member interest in adding a managed 401K plan as a new cost-savings partner benefit. Small and mid-sized manufacturers could access significant tax credits including startup costs (up to $15,000), auto-enrollment incentives, and new employer contribution credits under SECURE 2.0. Wondering if this benefit could strengthen your employee retention and bottom-line performance? Contact us for more info.
