NoCo Manufacturing

May NOCOM Happy Hour
2025-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Weldworks Brewing CO, 508 8th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
Join us for our May Happy Hour!
Come and talk shop and network with others in the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Industry over refreshments and appetizers—your first drink is on us!
Secure your spot for just $15
Let’s expand our connections and thrive as a community!

Summer All-Partnership Meeting
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Interstates, 3874 Redman Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524
This is your invitation to register for the upcoming All-Partnership Meeting.
Here’s why you don’t want to miss out:

Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with fellow manufacturers, and public partners in the Northern Colorado manufacturing scene.
Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on upcoming tours, Partnership finances, committee initiatives, and the Rocky Mountain Advanced Manufacturing Expo on Oct. 6 and 7.
Discover Opportunities: Explore ways to participate and contribute to the Partnership.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsor Plante Moran.

Colorado Manufacturing Happy Hour
2025-07-22 16:00 - 18:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 500 Linden Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, United States
Join us for our next happy hour where you can enjoy great drinks, engaging conversations, and collaboration with friends and new connections in the manufacturing community.
Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and celebrate the future of manufacturing in Colorado – mark your calendar and bring a friend!
This happy hour offers the opportunity to connect with professionals from within Colorado’s manufacturing industry and beyond. Engage in meaningful conversations, share your experiences, and explore collaborations. We hope you’ll join us to raise a glass to the new opportunities ahead!
We look forward to seeing you and expanding the collaboration and fellowship within the Colorado manufacturing community.

Association for Corporate Growth Manufacturing & Industry Happy Hour
2025-08-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Forge Campus / Grimm Brothers’ Taproom, 815 - 14th Street Suite C250, Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
Join the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) for intentional networking and connection with capital providers, dealmakers, and leaders in the world of M&A and capital funding. The ACG Colorado chapter is bringing its members north to learn more about the manufacturing industry and ecosystem for growing businesses here in Northern Colorado. If you lead a manufacturing company with ambitious goals for growth, upcoming capital needs or interest in learning more about how business deals get made, this event will put you at the table with the drivers who make deals happen.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details.

NOCOM Knowledge Transfer - Introduction to Goldratt's Theory of Constraints
2025-08-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Warehouse Innovation Hub, 815 - 14th Street Suite C250, Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
Presentation by: Rami Goldratt, CEO of Goldratt Group and son of Eliyahu Goldratt who introduced Theory of Constraints in the book “The Goal”

Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a business improvement methodology that has influenced and transformed the manufacturing industry over the last 40 years. This free introductory session is designed for leaders seeking to acquire practice, foundational knowledge of Theory of Constraints. Through case studies, simulations and group activities, Rami Goldratt will illustrate the power of Theory of Constraints thinking and introduce how different applications of TOC apply in real world environments. Learn more about what a TOC mindset can do for your business and your leadership focus. And bring along key leaders or teams who are responsible for improvement and optimization of your operations.

Free to attend, registration required, please use Eventbrite link below.

Event generously sponsored by: Baker Tilly
NOCO Manufacturing Partnership Gold Sponsor: Plante Moran

NOCOM Knowledge Transfer - FAMLI & FMLA Policies
2025-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 | The Warehouse Business Accelerator, 815 14th Street Southwest,, Loveland, CO, United States
Colorado’s FAMLI program is here, and many manufacturers are still trying to piece together what it really means and how to stay compliant while supporting their workforce without disrupting operations.
Join John Bartley, VP of People and HR Services of Turning the Corner HR, for a grounded and practical conversation on how to approach FAMLI.

2025 Rocky Mountain Advanced Manufacturing EXPO
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-08 13:30 | Forge Campus Events Center in Loveland., 815 14th St SW, Building B100, Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
Sponsored by Plante Moran.
After a decade of empowering and connecting Colorado’s manufacturing community, NOCOM is evolving with you and introducing something new.
What’s New This Year?
NOCOM is implementing exciting upgrades to make the Expo more impactful for manufacturers. Look forward to:
Here’s what to look forward to:

Expanded scope and collaboration across the Rocky Mountain Region
New Location at Forge Campus
Powerful networking with industry leaders and peers

A dedicated INDUSTRY DAY with:
Interactive sessions on critical industry topics

Automation
CAD
Fabrication
Supply Chain

Direct engagement between buyers/designers/engineers, and local supply chain/parts/machinery vendors
A dedicated WORKFORCE DAY with:

Career Fair
Training and Development Focus
Special Programming for high school and post-secondary students exploring manufacturing careers.

Grow your business, find local sources for your supply chain, expand your workforce, or spark the next generation of talent—this is your event.
Together we are Forging the Future of Manufacturing
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

All-Partnership Meeting
2025-12-03 17:00 - 20:00
This is your invitation to register for the upcoming All-Partnership Meeting.
Here’s why you don’t want to miss out:

Connect with Industry Leaders: Network with fellow manufacturers, and public partners in the Northern Colorado manufacturing scene.
Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on upcoming tours, Partnership finances, and committee initiatives.
Discover Opportunities: Explore ways to participate and contribute to the Partnership.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsor Plante Moran.
Location and time to be confirmed.
