NLEA Annual Showcase set for May 21
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) is known for our annual event when we showcase area businesses, organizations, and people who help drive the economic vitality of our region. The event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID and this year we are back - virtually! The showcase will be hosted on the interactive, virtual platform Remo.
Save the date May 21 11:00 am- 1:00 pm.
NLEA is securing some fabulous presenters and are happy to announce the keynote speaker will be the legendary Bob Jacquart, CEO/owner of Stormy Kromer.
Bob Jacquart began his career with his father at Jacquart Fabric Products in the early ‘70s, and then took over the company in 1983. He became a successful entrepreneur and the company became a “jack of all trades” making pet beds, boat covers, industrial covers, commercial and industrial upholstery and playground equipment covers. With a successful business already under his belt, Jacquart was made aware of another possible business opportunity in the summer of 2001 – Stormy Kromer.
When his local dealer told him that production of the legendary Stormy Kromer cap would soon cease, Jacquart made a call to Milwaukee and, a few months later, relaunched Stormy Kromer from its new home at Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood, Michigan—still made in the USA, still crafted by hand. According to Bob, it was the best business opportunity that could ever pass his way.
Stay tuned for more event details, coming soon!
Manufacturers - Don't get left behind
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is offering an MEDC grant-funded Industry 4.0 assessment for manufacturers and processors. This $1,600 value service is free to Michigan manufacturers and processors. To learn more about how The Center can assist in your technological implementations, contact inquiry@the-center.org or call 888.414.6682.
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Industry 4.0 from MEDC
How can Industry 4.0 technologies help small and medium-sized manufacturers grow and thrive?
MEDC’s Natalie Chmiko talked with Tom Kelly of Automation Alley about the impact that automation is having on manufacturing, and new resources available for Michigan manufacturers to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies.
