
2026 Calendar of Events & Activities




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Upcoming Events & Activities
Feb
10
WEBINAR: Manufacturers Guide to the Big Beautiful Bill and Helpful Tax Credits
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces sweeping tax reforms aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the OBBB’s most impactful provisions for manufacturers and how they can strategically leverage these changes to reduce tax liabilities and invest in growth.
Key topics include:
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Immediate Expensing of Domestic R&D: Learn how manufacturers can fully deduct research expenditures starting in 2025, with transition rules to recoup prior taxes.
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100% Bonus Depreciation: Understand how the reinstated depreciation rules apply to newly acquired assets.
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Expanded Section 179 Expensing: Explore new thresholds that benefit small and mid-sized manufacturers.
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Incentives for New Manufacturing Facilities: Discover how the bill encourages domestic production expansion.
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Top Tax Credits & Incentives: Federal and state opportunities manufacturers should be exploring.
Whether you're a CFO, owner, or operations leader, this session will equip you with the insights needed to navigate the evolving tax landscape and maximize the benefits of the OBBB.

Presented by MAM Partner:

Feb
13
SEMINAR - Remember the Team: Building Trust and Vision in the Era of AI and Social Media Use
This seminar explores the power of workplace culture and modern-day challenges through a unique lens. Presenters will highlight lessons in team building, leadership, and navigating conflict, then shift to today’s realities—examining how social media and AI impact employee behavior, workplace dynamics, and the ability to separate fact from fiction in a digital world.
Free to attend. SHRM & HRCI CEUs available. Hosted by MAM Partner Higginbotham.
Branson, MO
2026 Coolest Things Made in Missouri
Feb
23
Kicking off the 2026 Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference, we are excited to partner with Springfield Business Journal in showcasing the Top 16 Coolest Things Made in Missouri. These 16 products will be honored Monday, February 23rd, and will compete for various awards, including People's Choice, Judge's Choice and Best of Show.
Branson, MO

Additional Industry Events, Offerings & Trainings
Tomo Drug Testing has been providing comprehensive drug and alcohol screening services for DOT compliance and Drug-Free Workplace programs since 1991.
Check out their upcoming trainings below.
Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Recognition Trainings:
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1/14/2026 | 9:30AM-12:30PM – Trenton, MO
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1/22/2026 | 9:30-11:30AM – Online Training
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2/10/2026 | 8:30-11:30AM – Online Training
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3/16/2025 | 1:00-3:30PM – Online Training
All trainings meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements of 49 CFR, Part 382.603.


As Missouri's National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partner (MEP), Missouri Enterprise offers an extensive network of resources to support the Manufacturing industry in Missouri. Connect with their events, activities and educational offerings.

Recent Events & Activities
May 2025 Manufacturing Trends & Economic Outlook Luncheon
A discussion on the current state of U.S Manufacturing, trends, tariffs and indicators for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. Kurt Rankin will present PNC's expectations regarding labor markets, inflation, interest rates and trends in 2025.


Manufacturing Happy Hour LIVE - St. Louis


July 18, 2024
Manufacturing Happy Hour LIVE
4-Hands Brewing Co.
St. Louis
Hosted by Chris Luecke
with Drew Crowe









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