Tuesday October 29th 2024 | 3PM-6PM | Kirk Hall Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner St, Auburn, ME 04210
MAME’s biggest event of the year has a new format to close out Manufacturing Month! The Gala is now our 2024 Manufacturers Celebration. We will be in Kirk Hall at Central Maine Community College for an afternoon event that includes networking and tours of the Precision Machining Technology facilities. We will have our Hall of Fame induction, the Above & Beyond Award will be presented, and the celebration will conclude with a keynote presentation by John Austin from Dynamic Foresight. Sponsorship opportunities are available below.
- Networking: Meet with dozens of Maine manufacturers and affiliate partners. Hors d’oeuvres from Flavours will be served.
- Tours of CMCC’s Precision Machining Technology Facilities: The Precision Machining Technology Certificate introduces students to a variety of entry-level precision machining concepts and methods. Through in-classroom and hands-on training in their state-of-the-art technology lab, students learn skills needed to enter the machining industry as an entry-level operator.
- Hall of Fame Ceremony: Previous MAME board members will be inducted into the hall of fame to recognize their service and dedication to the organization.
- Above & Beyond Award: We will recognize an individual whose efforts have truly gone above and beyond in supporting manufacturing in Maine.
- Special Award from the City of Auburn: The City of Auburn will present an award to an exceptional manufacturer in the community.
- Keynote Speaker John Austin from Dynamic Foresight: Dr. John Austin is the Dean of the newly formed Honors College at the University of New England. He is an experienced facilitator and an award-winning teacher who has worked with practicing executives on six continents. Prior to joining the faculty at The University of New England, he was a faculty member at Fielding Graduate University, Penn State University and The University of Washington. He has worked with numerous global Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and professional associations developing leaders and leading long-term projects in the areas of change management, strategic foresight, team performance, strategic decision-making, and strategy execution.
AGENDA
3:00: Registration & Networking
3:30: Opening Remarks, State of the Association
3:45: Networking & Precision Machining Technology Tours
5:00: Hall of Fame Ceremony, Above & Beyond Award
5:30: Keynote Speaker John Austin from Dynamic Foresight
Companies in Attendance
City of Auburn • Constellation • M&T Bank • Maine MEP • Dynamic Foresight • USI • Industrial Marketing • Aerotek • Harris Hill Automation • BerryDunn • Kinesis • Howell Laboratories • Maine Community College System • Magic City Consulting • Molnlycke • Cross Insurance • Air Control Industries • Deer Brook Consulting • Panolam Industries • Maine House of Representatives • Auburn Manufacturing, Inc • Angstrom Fiber Auburn • Congressman Jared Golden’s Office • MMPCO • The Roux Institute • St.Germain • Pratt & Whitney • Jump The Lobster
Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier Sponsor (1 Available) ($5,000): Speaking slot during opening remarks, vendor table, logo in all promotional material.
Award Sponsor (2 Available) ($2,000): Present Award (Hall of Fame or Above & Beyond), vendor table, logo in all promotional material.
Apprenticeship Sponsor ($1,500): Vendor table, logo in all promotional material.
Refreshments Sponsor ($1,500): Vendor table, logo in all promotional material.
Email info@mainemfg.com if you are interested in sponsoring the event.