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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors\nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-4926/
LOCATION:Mitchell Chamber\, 601 N Main St\, Mitchell\, 57301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Defense & Industry Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Defense & Industry Symposium is a 2-day\, annual conference featuring discussions focused on artificial intelligence\, cyber\, national defense and the homogeneous relationship between these critical topics. \nThe 2026 Defense & Industry Symposium intends to dive into topics such as: \n   · The Governor’s Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force (GRIT) \n   · Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) \n   · Artificial Intelligence \n   · Cybersecurity \n   · Threats to our critical infrastructure \n   · Update on the B-21 Raider \nAttendees are invited to participate in critical discussions aimed at fostering solutions for enhanced national defense and strengthening the defense industrial base. \nSpecial Room Rates at Courtyard by Marriott \nRegistration closes April 6\, 2026. For further inquiries or interview requests\, please reach out to Tiffani Robertson\, Director of Events\, at ti***********@****************ty.org.
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/defense-industry-symposium/
LOCATION:The Box Elder Events Center\, 631 Watiki Way\, Box Elder\, SD\, 57719
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SUMMARY:2026 SLC Regional Lean Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our 8th Annual Regional Lean Conference on April 7\, 2026\, on the campus of Dordt University in Sioux Center\, IA \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the 2026 SLC Regional Lean Conference! Join us at Dordt University on April 7\, 2026 at 7:30 AM for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This event is perfect for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of Lean principles and practices. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. We can’t wait to see you there! #SLC2026
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/2026-slc-regional-lean-conference/
LOCATION:Dordt University\, 700 7th Street Northeast\, Sioux Center\, 51250\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siouxland Lean Consortium":MAILTO:slcboard@siouxlandlean.com
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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors\nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-for-supervisors4626/
LOCATION:Bel Brands\, 1313 34th Ave\, Brookings\, 57006\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:AI is no longer theoretical — manufacturers are using it today to run leaner\, faster operations \nAt this event\, you’ll learn practical\, real-world ways to apply AI in your manufacturing business without massive budgets or complexity . Topics include how manufacturers are currently using AI across sales\, operations\, finance\, and customer service\, along with real examples of AI working inside and alongside ERP systems for order entry\, forecasting\, customer service\, and internal reporting . \nThe session will also break down where AI truly delivers ROI versus where it’s just hype\, and how to get started in a simple\, practical way . \nThis event is ideal for manufacturing executives and owners\, operations\, finance\, and IT leaders\, and anyone curious about how AI can be applied inside a manufacturing business . \nIt’s a great opportunity to gain actionable insights and connect with other manufacturers in the region.
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/ai-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Cloud 9\, 625 20th Ave SE\, Watertown\, SD\, 57201\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Women's Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:Angela will be attending\, see you there!
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/the-womens-business-conference/
LOCATION:Dakota Event Center (DEC)\, 720 Lamont Street\, Aberdeen\, SD\, 57401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="SDCEO Women's Business Center":MAILTO:sadie.swier@bhsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Governor’s Conference on Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:The SDMTS team will be attending\, see you there!
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/governors-conference-on-economic-development/
LOCATION:Ramkota Inn – Pierre\, 920 W Sioux Ave\, Pierre\, 57501\, United States
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SUMMARY:SD STEM Ed Conference
DESCRIPTION:Michelle and Angela will be attending\, see you there!
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/sd-stem-ed-conference/
LOCATION:Crossroads Event Center\, 100 4th St. SW\, Huron\, SD\, 57350\, United States
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SUMMARY:SDTEA Conference
DESCRIPTION:Michelle and Angela will be attending\, see you there!
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/sdtea-conference/
LOCATION:Ramkota Inn – Pierre\, 920 W Sioux Ave\, Pierre\, 57501\, United States
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