11/04/2026
🚨 TOMORROW: Don’t miss the 2026 South Dakota Manufacturing Summit!
We’re excited for a full day of valuable conversations, practical breakout sessions, and expert-led panel discussions designed to help manufacturers grow, adapt, and thrive.
🎤 Headline Keynote Speaker:
Lisa Shimkat
Building America’s Defense Industrial Base: SBA’s Role in Manufacturing Growth
Plus, check out these featured panels and breakout sessions:
🔹 Marketing for Manufacturing
Moderator: Christy Hunter, Fishnet Marketing
Panelists: Melissa Vande Kieft, Kyle Jameson, and Megan Batteen
🔹 Lead People. Improve Processes. Execute Strategy. – Scott Post
🔹 Financing Options for Manufacturing Expansions – Tyler Hinrichs, Amy Waite, Lecia Kruse, and Damon Sehr
🔹 Increasing SD Manufacturers’ Participation in the Defense Industrial Base – Kim Olson & Marcella Hurley
🔹 Fireside Chat – Chris Swier & Eric Erickson
🔹 Homemade to Last: Preparing Your Business for Ownership Transition – Eric Erickson & Mason Van Essen
🔹 Demystifying Automation: A Practical Blueprint for South Dakota Manufacturers – Jake Velde
Whether you're focused on leadership, growth, automation, financing, or marketing, this summit offers insights and connections you won’t want to miss!
📅 Tomorrow – Thursday, November 5
📍 Sullivan Center at Southeast Technical College
🎟️ Last chance to register!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-south-dakota-manufacturing-summit-tickets-2002310765400