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Impact Washington Assisting Washington State manufacturers in becoming more globally competitive. Phone: 425-438-1146

The Smart Manufacturing Forum is now FREE to attend, bringing together innovators and industry experts across Washington...
10/15/2025

The Smart Manufacturing Forum is now FREE to attend, bringing together innovators and industry experts across Washington to explore how AI, automation and digital tools are transforming manufacturing. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smart-manufacturing-forum-4626823?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Why Attend?
● Learn from experts about how digital tools and automation can streamline processes
● Discussions and Q&A with industry practitioners on how manufacturers can start or scale their smart manufacturing journey
● Network with manufacturers, researchers and industry partners in Washington's growing advanced manufacturing community

This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and walk away with ideas you can put into action. Register now for free!

Last Chance to Register for the Supply Chain 101 Workshop in Vancouver - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1304706324739?aff=...
10/14/2025

Last Chance to Register for the Supply Chain 101 Workshop in Vancouver - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1304706324739?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us tomorrow for our Supply Chain 101 workshop, an in-person session designed to help manufacturers strengthen their operations through smarter, more resilient supply chain strategies. Discover how to:
● Understand key supply chain metrics and frameworks
● Build stronger supplier relationships and leverage data
● Anticipate and manage risks before they disrupt production
● Improve cost efficiency and process visibility

This hands-on workshop will help your team take actionable steps towards building a future-ready, resilient . Register today!

Columbia River Economic Development Council

Experience the Future of Smart Manufacturing - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smart-manufacturing-forum-4626823?utm-campa...
10/13/2025

Experience the Future of Smart Manufacturing - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smart-manufacturing-forum-4626823?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Washington’s manufacturers are leading the charge toward a smarter, more connected industrial future and the Smart Manufacturing Forum is where that transformation comes to life.

Join us in Tacoma (Oct 23) or Everett (Oct 29) for a 4-hour event packed with insights from innovators at Manufacturing in the Americas - Microsoft, Fresh Consulting, Boltline (Stoke Space), Skody AI and Loopr AI — each offering a fresh perspective on how digital technologies are reshaping shop floors, accelerating production, and creating smarter, more connected operations.

This forum will feature insightful discussions, real-world use cases, and live demonstrations - designed to help Washington manufacturers stay ahead in an evolving landscape.

Sign up to join the conversation and see the future in motion!

🤖 The Smart Manufacturing Forum is coming soon! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smart-manufacturing-forum-4626823?utm-camp...
10/07/2025

🤖 The Smart Manufacturing Forum is coming soon! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smart-manufacturing-forum-4626823?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

This half-day event in Everett and Tacoma brings manufacturers together to explore how Industry 4.0 technologies, practical strategies, and peer insights can strengthen operations today while preparing for tomorrow. With sessions led by industry experts and time built in for networking, the forum is designed to give the tools and connections they need to stay competitive.

A huge thank you to our partners and to our speakers for lending their expertise — BECU, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University Everett, Microsoft, Stoke Space, Boltline, Fresh Consulting, Loopr AI, Skody AI. Your support is integral to making this forum a valuable experience for manufacturers across our state.

Join us to connect, learn, and see what smart manufacturing means for your business.

Manufacturing Month is here! Washington manufacturers are the backbone of our economy:🚀 $68.3B in economic output🚀 276,0...
10/01/2025

Manufacturing Month is here! Washington manufacturers are the backbone of our economy:
🚀 $68.3B in economic output
🚀 276,000 people employed in manufacturing by 7K manufacturers
🚀 Average annual wages around $114,639

We are proud to support manufacturers year-round, but October gives us a special moment to spotlight their contributions, help spark new conversations about the future of the industry, showcase innovation, and strengthen the pipeline of future talent.

We're marking the month with a series of events for manufacturers across the state:
🎯 Clark County Workshops: Lean Principles, Supply Chain 101, CMMC Cybersecurity Readiness
🎯 Food and Beverage Mfg Workshops: Internal Auditing for Food Safety, Implementing SQF Systems, IHA Basic HACCP
🎯 Smart Manufacturing Forum in Tacoma and Everett

Read our blog to learn why matters and how you can get involved - https://www.impactwashington.org/news?post=13412&title=Manufacturing-Month-2025:-Strengthening-Washingtons-Workforce-and-Future

In today’s defense landscape, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a business imperative.  Join us for a 4-hour ex...
09/26/2025

In today’s defense landscape, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue, it’s a business imperative.

Join us for a 4-hour executive training course on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) designed specifically for leaders like you. You'll gain:
🛡️ A clear understanding of CMMC
🛡️ Insight into real business risks of non-compliance
🛡️ Actionable strategies to safeguard operations, data, and profitability
🛡️ A roadmap for compliance and smarter cybersecurity investments
🛡️ Confidence to lead your organization through today’s cyber challenges

Cybersecurity is now a contract requirement - let’s make it your competitive advantage. Register today - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560268407809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Columbia River Economic Development Council

09/23/2025

🚀 Smart Manufacturing Forum is coming this October to Tacoma and Everett - https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smart-manufacturing-forum-4626823?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

We're bringing together for a half-day forum focused on the future of manufacturing.

The Smart Manufacturing Forum will feature:
🎯 Expert-led sessions on practical applications of smart manufacturing
🎯 Insights on how technology and process improvements can drive efficiency and resilience
🎯 Networking with peers across Washington's manufacturing community

A special thank you to our partners in helping us bring this to life BECU Washington State University - Everett University of Washington Tacoma

Let's power the future of Washington manufacturing together!

Fall is here and with it comes an opportunity for Northeast Washington manufacturers and community to shape their region...
09/19/2025

Fall is here and with it comes an opportunity for Northeast Washington manufacturers and community to shape their regional training needs - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1617859253579?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us in Colville for a Workforce Needs Dialogue hosted with Hewescraft Boats, Spokane Colleges, and Tri County Economic Development District.

This is your chance to:
🎯 Share what matters most to your business when it comes to workforce training
🎯 Help shape regional training cohorts that lower costs and improve access
🎯 Connect with peers and explore resources to strengthen your team

Your feedback will directly shape workforce training and resources for manufacturers in Northeast Washington. Let's build the future together!

07/16/2025

📢 Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Coming to Tacoma & Spokane This October

We’re thrilled to bring the Washington Smart Manufacturing Roadshow during Manufacturing Month with two stops in Tacoma and Spokane and you’re invited to be a part of it. https://www.impactwashington.org/washington-smart-manufacturing-roadshow

🎯 Tacoma – October 21
🎯 Spokane – October 23

Powered by , the Roadshow brings together small and medium-sized manufacturers and the broader manufacturing ecosystem for a day of sharing the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, exploring real-world use cases, and discussing how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.

📌 Featuring live demos, breakout sessions, and strategic conversations around smart tech.

Interested in exhibiting or partnering? Get in touch with us.

A special thank you to our regional partners helping us bring this to life University of Washington Tacoma Spokane Colleges NIMA BECU

Let's power the future of Washington manufacturing together!

Address

11812 North Creek Parkway N, Suite 205
Bothell, WA
98011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

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