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The Manufacturing Happy Hour Blizzard Bash 2025 Winter Tour, sponsored by CLA, will take place March 3 – 6 across four Midwest markets: Kalamazoo, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Toledo.
Join manufacturing entrepreneurs and industry leaders for craft beer, appetizers, live podcast recordings, and insightful industry discussions.
Each event features networking and community-building opportunities as panelists explore automation, digital transformation trends and technologies, and what makes the Midwest a vibrant place for manufacturing and venture capital investments. A portion of ticket sale proceeds will be donated to organizations advancing and supporting early STEM education across the Midwest.
Schedule
5 – 6 p.m. — Networking
6 – 7 p.m. — Live podcast
7 – 8 p.m. — Networking
The tour kicks off in Kalamazoo with this networking and community-building event. Duckpin bowling included!
Register for March 3The live podcast panel discussion in Indianapolis will focus on digital transformation. CLA’s Noel Hopkins will be a panelist, and other relevant industry experts will be invited to join the discussion.
Register for March 4The panel discussion in Columbus will explore venture capital (VC) investment in Midwest manufacturing. This theme highlights Columbus as a prime example of a Midwestern town attracting VC-backed manufacturing investments.
Register for March 5The Toledo event features a live podcast with the owners of Inside the Five brewery. This wrap-up party aims to provide a relaxed and engaging conclusion to the tour.
Register for March 6