
2026 Calendar of Events & Activities

Upcoming Events & Activities
Apr
1
Lunch & Learn: Treatment for Back Pain
Join MAM and Preferred Partner Mercy for a Lunch & Learn to learn about treatments addressing back pain for workers compensation claims and personal injuries. From stretching and physical therapy to surgery, treatment progressions and recommendations.
To register, email Nick.Meinhardt@Mercy.net.
Mercy Surgery Center
1229 E. Seminole St., Springfield, MO 65804
4th Floor Classroom
11:30AM -
12:45PM
Apr
2
WEBINAR – The High Cost of Doing Nothing: What Inaction is Really Costing Your Facility
In this webinar, MAM Member Cambridge Air Solutions will uncover the hidden costs of ignoring air distribution and ventilation problems, from rising utility bills and maintenance expenses to the slow decline of your building’s performance and value.
If your facility's air feels uneven, your energy bills keep climbing, or comfort complaints are growing – you can't afford to miss this.
Online
10AM CT
Apr
13 - 16
Supervisor Boot Camp: Frontline Series (4-Day Program)
Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead of, the demands of the work place.
This boot camp is offered by Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University.
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
WEBINAR – Post-Accident Strategies: What to Do & What NOT to DO
Apr
14
When your business experiences a vehicular accident, the steps you take afterward can either steer a claim in the right direction… or send it off course. In this webinar, MAM Partner Higginbotham will provide practical strategies to manage and defend against accident claims.
We'll discuss:
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The negative impact of social media
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Using surveillance in claims defense
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“Reptile Theory” and how to defend against it
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The right experts to engage
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Pre- and post-accident considerations
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Real-world scenarios using dash cam footage
This webinar qualifies for HRCI and SHRM certification credits.
Online
11AM - 12PM CT
Presentation & Networking Event:
AI for Manufacturers – Practical Ways to Use AI Today
May
5
Join MAM and our Partner Zumasys for a free presentation and networking event on May 5th hosted at MAM Member PARIC in Kansas City, MO.
This presentation will outline real-world, practical ways to utilize AI both in the office and on the production floor.
Networking Happy Hour will immediately follow presentation. Space is limited – register today!
Kansas City, 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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3/10/2026 | 9:30AM-12:30PM – Perryville, MO
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3/16/2026 | 1:00-3:30PM – Online Training
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4/23/2026 | 8:30-11:30AM – 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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