2026 Calendar of Events & Activities
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Upcoming Events & Activities
SEMINAR – AI for All: Simple Stories and Practical Strategies to Embrace Artificial Intelligence
Feb
19
Join MAM Partner Higginbotham for the February Seminar featuring Steve Lerch, former Google executive and AI expert. Steve will take you on a captivating journey into the practical side of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
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Discover how to:
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Boost your productivity: Learn how AI can simplify complex tasks, generate creative content, and even provide personalized coaching.
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Unlock new possibilities: Explore the fascinating world of AI-powered tools, from chatbots to image generators, and see how they can spark your imagination.
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Supercharge your career: Gain a competitive edge by leveraging AI to streamline your work, improve your decision-making, and deliver exceptional results.
Branson, MO
2027 Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference
Feb
22-24, 2027
The Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference (MMTS&C) is the regional manufacturing event of the year, bringing together 1,000 manufacturing professionals for two days of networking and learning.
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If you are looking to grow your business, deepen your industry knowledge, expand your network or showcase your latest products and capabilities, this event is for you.
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Create lasting relationships while capturing new leads and learning a thing or two – all at the fraction of the price of a national trade show and conference.
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.
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Check out their upcoming trainings below.​
Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Recognition Trainings:
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9/2/2026 | 9:30AM-12:30PM – Columbia, MO
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9/16/2026 | 9:30AM-12:00PM – Online Training
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10/22/2026 | 1:00-4:00PM – 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
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Casting Repair and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Workshop
An interactive workshop and showcase of advanced manufacturing technologies and casting repair techniques coming to the industry in the near future. Hosted in partnership with Ozarks Tech and Missouri S&T.
10th Annual Manufacturers Spring Shoot Out
Missouri manufacturers spent a day of networking, friendly competition and fun at the 10th Annual Manufacturing Spring Shoot Out!
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
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Hosted by Chris Luecke
with Drew Crowe