Business leaders can connect with entrepreneurs at one of the many Mfg Day events taking place in New Mexico during October.

Manufacturing Day is a national initiative known for introducing students to careers in manufacturing, but it is also an opportunity for professionals to meet small-business owners, learn about resources, and start or cement relationships.

Here are a few of the events taking place during October as part of Mfg Day 2022:

Workshops:

• Fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing
• Expert Connections in Manufacturing featuring free 30-minute consulting sessions
• Patent:ly Office Hours featuring free 45-minute sessions with a patent attorney
• Problem Solving using Rapid Kata and Continuous Improvements
• Cyber Security for the Small Business
• Women in Manufacturing discussion
• Rapid Prototyping

Looking for something on the fun side?

• Tour Black Mesa Winery & Cidery and taste a few samples
• Tour Valencia Flour Mill and see how Blue Corn Muffin Mix is made from New Mexico-grown corn
• Tour AKS Industries and see how temporary structures are designed, shipped, and erected in response to emergencies around the world

This is just a sample. Find all New Mexico events on the New Mexico MEP Mfg Day web page.