Industry Events
Learn to maximize efficiency, implement new processes and adapt to changes in the marketplace with manufacturing events presented by The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership. Membership in the partnership is free.
FEBRUARY 2023
NOCOM Manufacturing Family Night
Tuesday, February 21st 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Warehouse Business Accelerator, Loveland, CO
FREE Student/Parent Registration
Students age 12+, Parents, and Guardians are invited to explore careers in Manufacturing.
JANUARY 2023
Insite Tour at PTA Plastics
Thursday, January 19th 8:30 AM – 10:30AM| Register Now
SPACE IS LIMITED!
In respect for our host, we ask competitors to not register for this event.
Founded in 1953, PTA Plastics is an employee-owned custom plastic injection molding company focused on bridging the gap between product design and production. With two locations (Oxford, CT and Longmont, CO), PTA’s facilities have top-of-the-line systems that have successfully completed thousands of projects throughout America and around the world. With an emphasis on the medical, defense, and safety & security industries, PTA takes the time to ask the right questions and uncover any potential challenges to ensure a smoother, more reliable finish for all of your thermoplastic products. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology with detail and precision, PTA Plastics believes in a tool build approach specific to each customer. Our Industry 4.0 capable molding machines, workstations with projected reality, and 3D scanners and printers are customized to improve the quality of finished products. For over 60 years, PTA Plastics has built a reputation of engineering excellence and dedication to quality, experience, and innovation.
November 2022
All Manufacturers Meeting and Networking Event
Tuesday, November 29th 5:00PM – 8:00PM Mash Lab Brewing, Windsor| Register Now
Join us for our Bi-Annual All Manufacturers Meeting to discuss partnership initiatives and updates.
The evening will include:
* Partnership updates to include; NOCOM, Tours, Internships, and Regional Advisory Summary
* Grant and Legislative Updates
* Meet your 2023 NOCOMfg Board Nominees
* Volunteer appreciation
*Q&A and partner feedback session
*Fun networking opportunities and much more!
Our meetings provide our new and current members an opportunity to hear what NoCOMfg is doing in our region and the role we need you to play. As an organization for manufacturers, led by manufacturers, this meeting is a perfect way to get involved in making Colorado manufacturing stronger than ever.
NOCOMfg Regional Advisory Meeting
Friday, November 4th 7:30AM – 11:00AM| Register HERE
The Warehouse at the Forge Campus, 815 14th St SW, Loveland, CO
Join industry representatives in a facilitator led, multi-faceted discussion centered around manufacturing.
Breakfast will be served between 7:30 am- 8:00am. The meeting will start at 8:00 am. Optional Lightning eMotors Tour 11:15 am -11:45 (space is limited for the tour, Educators only please)
SEPTEMBER 2022
NOCOM Manufacturing Trade Show and Job Fair
Wednesday, September 28th 9AM – 3:30PM| Register Now
The annual manufacturing trade show will be IN PERSON on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. Please visit the trade show event page for more details.
JULY 2022
Insite Tour at Tharp Custom Cabinetry
Thursday, July 21st 8:00 AM – 10:00AM| Register Now
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Address: 380 W 37th St, Loveland, CO 80538
In respect for our host, we ask competitors to not register for this event.
Tharp is a privately owned custom cabinetry manufacturer who has been in business for over 50 years in the Northern Colorado area. Our owners are Garth and Ming Rummery. Tharp is a full service provider, meaning we handle all operations internally from the design concept, to engineering, manufacturing all aspects of the products, delivery, installation and follow up service/warranty work for our customers. We employ 140 employees with jobs ranging from Design, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Installation, Delivery and Service. We operate our facility under Lean Manufacturing principles and live a culture of continuous improvement. We are technology focused in our manufacturing process. We have a range of automation, including a new robotic sander that we are currently in process of bringing on line in our production area.
MAY 2022
All Manufacturers Meeting and Networking Reception
Thursday, May 26th 3:30PM – 5:30PM High County Beverage, Johnstown| Register Now
Join us for our Bi-Annual All Manufacturers Meeting to discuss partnership initiatives and updates. Collaborate and provide feedback on station topics of your choice. Plan to attend for important partnership updates from
* Networks Committee
* Rocks Committee
* NOCOM Committee: Tradeshow Wed, Sept 28th at The Ranch
* U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (Colorado’s 2nd District) will share industry updates from the federal perspective via a recorded message.
Our meetings provide our new and current members an opportunity to hear what NoCOMfg is doing in our region and the role we need you to play. As an organization for manufacturers, led by manufacturers, this meeting is a perfect way to get involved in making Colorado manufacturing stronger than ever.
Plan to stay for the networking event following the meeting. Thank you to our Event Sponsor: High Country Beverage!
MARCH 2022
NOCOM Manufacturing Family Night
Wednesday, March 2nd 5:30 PM – 7:30PM, Aims Community College, Greeley, CO| Event Details
Students age 12+, Parents, and Guardians are invited to explore careers in Manufacturing.
DECEMBER 2021
All Manufacturers Meeting and Networking Reception
Wednesday, December 8th 3:00PM – 5:30PM Warehouse Business Accelerator Forge Campus Loveland| Register Now
Join us for our Bi-Annual All Manufacturers Meeting to discuss partnership initiatives and updates. Collaborate and provide feedback on station topics of your choice. Review the following and be ready to discuss challenges and opportunities for Partnership support. Your feedback will inform our leadership’s strategic planning for 2022 and beyond.
- Connect with Local Talent
- Supply Chain
- Grant funding and Training Opportunities
- Automation & Robotics
Your input is very important to the sustainability of our Partnership. Our meetings provide our new and current members an opportunity to hear what NoCO is doing in our region and the role we need you to play. As an organization for manufacturers, led by manufacturers, this meeting is a perfect way to get involved in making Colorado manufacturing stronger than ever.
Plan to stay for the networking event following the meeting. Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Allen CIO, ResourceMFG and Turning the Corner!
SEPTEMBER 2021
NOCOM SME Lunch and Learn Series
Thursday, September 16th 11:30AM-12:30PM – Manufacturing In Colorado | Economic Outlook| Register Now
Join us for a presentation with Kyle Sickman, Senior Vice President, Business Lending of FirstBank, who will provide an economic overview of the state’s manufacturing industry. Attendees will:
– Learn historical information and see economic forecasts
– Understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Colorado’s manufacturers
– Receive insight into the important factors impacting the industry
NOCOM Kickoff Networking B2B Reception
Wednesday, September 22nd 3:30PM – 5:30PM| Register Now | Event Flyer
Join us for the outdoor NOCOM Trade Show Kickoff the evening before the show. Network in a relaxed and fun environment. Exhibitors and non-exhibitors are encouraged to attend.
NOCOM Manufacturing Trade Show and Job Fair
Thursday, September 23rd 9AM – 3:30PM| Register Now | Event Flyer
The annual manufacturing trade show will be IN PERSON on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. Please visit the trade show event page for more details. New Job Fair has been added to the afternoon portion of the event 2PM-4PM.
AUGUST 2021
NOCOM SME Lunch and Learn Series
Thursday, August 5th 11:30AM-12:30PM – Psychologically Healthy Workplace | Register Now
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, with 75% of workers reporting they’ve experienced burnout, and 40% citing COVID-19 as the direct result. The impact could be even greater in industries like manufacturing where many workers had to remain on the job throughout quarantine. Now, more than ever, it’s important for leaders to understand how to foster a psychologically healthy work environment and emphasize factors that impact culture, employee wellbeing, and productivity.
Thursday, August 12th 11:30AM-12:30PM – Manufacturing Hiring and Employment: Market Data | Register Now
Market Data Analysis taking a deep dive into the current labor market in manufacturing. Things have changed significantly over the past year when we were in the middle of the pandemic, so we will be taking an in-depth look into the current state of the employment market specifically pertaining to Manufacturing.
Thursday, August 19th 11:30AM-12:30PM – Applying Industry 4.0 to supply chain management | Register Now
Ready or not, Industry 4.0, the next phase of the industrial revolution, is here. From automation to digitization, data analytics to cybersecurity, the marriage between technology and traditional manufacturing is bound to transform the way you do business. Learn the basics of Industry 4.0 and what it means for manufacturers and watch the principles be applied to supply chain management with real world examples and takeaways.
JULY 2021
Thursday, July 29th 4:30PM – Summer Social Event | Register Now | Event Flyer
Please join us for the first IN PERSON networking event for the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Sector Partnership! Reconnect and reengage with the NoCo Manufacturing Sector Partnership in 2021. The NoCo Board and the Networks Committee invite all partnership members to an outdoor happy hour mixer and partnership update. Hear an update from the NoCo Board and share ideas about what important needs NoCo can continue to fill in supporting and strengthening manufacturing in Northern Colorado. Tours of the Forge Campus and Warehouse Business Accelerator available. Tickets include drink ticket, street tacos and snacks.
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