Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition
Manufacturing Operations Roundtable

The Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition is hosting a Manufacturing Operations Roundtable, held on the third Thursday of each month, providing opportunities for manufacturers to network and share best practices on topics important to the operations within their organizations. Share successes, find new solutions and meet others facing the same obstacles that you do on a daily basis.

These dynamic roundtables will be a mix of plant tours, open group-directed conversations and guest speakers. Led by a Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition facilitator, the conversations are informal and confidential.

If you are involved with manufacturing operations, take this opportunity to network with your peers, share your experiences with others and receive feedback on your challenges.   

2009-2010 Manufacturing Operations Roundtable Schedule*

*  Please note:  plant tour locations are subject to change.

All roundtables begin at 8:00am with a light breakfast, ending between 10:30 and 11:00am.
** Goodrich plant tour will be an afternoon event. 

Download the 2009-2010 Flyer (.pdf)

Registration
Registration is per company and allows up to two (2) attendees from each company to attend each roundtable event.  Substitutions can be made at any time.

$325.00 per company for the nine (9) roundtable series.

$250.00 for member companies of the following organizations:
  MAC:  Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut
  SMA:  Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut
  NHMA:  New Haven Manufacturers Association
  CTMA:  Connecticut Tooling & Machining Association
  METAL:  Metal Manufacturers' Education & Training Alliance 

Registration is available on-line or by calling 800.266.6672.

The Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition
The Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition is a working group of organizations including the Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut (MAC), Smaller Manufacturers Association of CT (SMA), the New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA), Connecticut Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), Metal Manufacturers' Education & Training Alliance (METAL) and CONNSTEP, formed to better serve the needs of the Connecticut manufacturing community.

Through joint resources, the coalition will provide educational and networking opportunities and speak with one voice on legislative matters vital to the health and vitality of the manufacturing industry within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Does my company need to be a member of one of the coalition organizations to participate in the roundtables?
A:  No, your company does not need to be a member;  however, the coalition offers registration discounts to member companies.

Q:  Is registration for the individual or for the company?
A:  Registration is for the company and allows up to two (2) people from the company to attend each roundtable.

Q;  If a particular topic is of interest to several people in my organization, may I bring them as guests to that roundtable?
A:  Yes, the more the merrier!  Additional guests, above the two allowed per registered company, will be $20 per person.  The only exception would be in cases where the plant tour capacity is limited.  Please call CONNSTEP at 800.266.6672 if you are interested in additional roundtable participants.

Q:  What if my schedule precludes me from attending a particular roundtable?
A:  Substitutions are allowed at any time.

Q:  Is the information shared at the roundtables treated in a confidential manner?
A:  Yes, all roundtable participants are urged to respect the confidentiality of all group discussions.