2026 Calendar of Events & Activities
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Upcoming Events & Activities
WEBINAR: Mid-2026 Tariff Update for Manufacturers
July
29
Join MAM Partner Wipfli for key policy updates and the potential implications for costs and supply chains caused by recent tariff developments. This webinar breaks down the latest developments and what they could mean for your organization, so you can plan your next steps with greater confidence.
In this session, you’ll learn:
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How recent tariff developments could affect U.S.-based manufacturers.
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How to assess the operational, procurement and planning impacts of recent tariff developments.
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Practical steps to prepare your organization for continued trade and policy uncertainty.
Virtual
Presented by MAM Partner Wipfli
1PM CT
July
29
11AM CST
July
30
1PM CST
WEBINAR: 4 Reasons Strategic Planning Fails (and what high-performing teams do differently)
In these webinars, MAM Partner People Centric Consulting Group will break down the common reasons strategic plans fall apart and share what high-performing teams do to create clarity, focus, ownership, and follow-through. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to make strategic planning more useful, more actionable, and more connected to the work your team is already doing.
There are two time options available for this webinar.
Virtual
Presented by MAM Partner People Centric Business Consulting
ONE-DAY CONFERNCE:
Manufacturing Forward. Real World Automation.
July
29
Join the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) and Greater St. Louis, Inc. for a practical, peer-driven event specially designed for manufacturers with the goal of providing a clear roadmap, essential resources, and valuable connections to confidently move forward and strengthen the region's competitive future.
What to expect:
Success Stories: Learn from manufacturers who successfully adopted automation.
Connect with Integrators: Build peer relationships with experts who implement these technologies.
Funding Sources: Discover financial resources to help support your automation investments.
Hands-On Experience: Interact with the advancements in automation and robotics technology.
Meet the Gateway Manufacturing Coalition: See firsthand what is possible for your operations.
St. Louis, MO
Aug
11
WEBINAR: Regulatory Compliance in Wellness & Tobacco Programming
Join MAM Partner Higginbotham as they share real-world examples and practical guidance on wellness and tobacco programing. Attendees will learn how to develop compliant, effective programs that reduce organizational risk while supporting employee well-being.
Learning Objectives:
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Distinguish between participatory and health-contingent wellness programs and understand the compliance requirements for each.
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Design wellness and tobacco programs that balance employee engagement with regulatory compliance.
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Apply federal compliance guidelines when designing wellness and tobacco cessation incentives, including reward limits and reasonable alternative standards.
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Identify common compliance pitfalls and practical strategies to help reduce organizational risk while supporting employee well-being.
Virtual
Hosted by MAM Partner Higginbotham
11AM CT
VIRTUAL: Free Pollution Prevention and Sustainability Resources Available to Missouri Manufacturers
Aug
18
Learn how to access key resources available through MAM from the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute at Missouri State University, including:
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Free Onsite Assessments, identifying waste and energy reduction opportunities that will save you money
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Ongoing, hands-on technical support through the Missouri Manufacturers Sustainability Certification Program
St. Louis, MO
11-11:30AM CT
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Oct
12
Johnston Companies 2026 Charity Golf Tournament
Support MAM Member Johnston Companies at their annual Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit focused on supporting veterans, first responders and their families while honoring those who have served our nation.
Springfield, 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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6/30/2026 | 9:00AM-12:00PM – Sedalia, MO
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7/23/2026 | 1:30-4:30PM – Online Training
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8/10/2026 | 8:30-11:30AM – Online Training
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9/2/2026 | 9:30AM-12:30PM – 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
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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
Hosted by Chris Luecke
with Drew Crowe