About this Event
Made in Englewood Manufacturing Summit 2026
The Made in Englewood Manufacturing Summit 2026 is a half-day event created for business owners, executives, and decision-makers across the manufacturing industry. The program brings together local experts, business resources, and community partners to share practical insight on the financial, operational, workforce, and market challenges manufacturers face.
Each session is followed by dedicated time for open Q&A and networking, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions, connect directly with presenters, and build relationships with other manufacturers and trusted local resources.
Whether your business is established in Englewood or exploring opportunities in the area, the summit is designed to provide useful perspective, valuable connections, and resources that can help strengthen your business.
What you'll take away
The program is three sections, each built around short, focused expert sessions:
Section One: Financial Strength
- Growing Profits Without Chasing More Sales
— Matt Nagy, Schooley Mitchell - SBA Programs for Manufacturers
— George Taylor, Midwest Regional Bank - Risk & Asset Management
— Dimitri Struck, Future Capital Management
Section Two: Capacity, Operations & Planning
- Payroll and Benefits
— Kevin Sunderman, Questco - Supply and Inventory
— Noah Conner, 901 Partners - Operational Independece, Succession, & Transferability
— Chris Reinertsen, Next Chapter Advisor
Section Three: People, Culture & Market Growth
- People, Policies & Compliance
— Kourtney O'Connor, The People Biz - Communication and Culture
— Terri Wilber, Ascent Training - Building Demand in a Crowded Market
— Jason Cline, SigDig
You’ll also hear directly from:
- Will Slate - Economic Development Manager for the City of Englewood
- Heather Taylor - Board President of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce
- Ed Olivio - Manufacturer’s Edge
Each speaker bringing a different perspective on the resources, support, and opportunities available to local manufacturers.
Continue the Conversation
Each session is followed by a 30-minute networking break designed to give you direct access to the experts you just heard from. Bring your questions, dig into what applies to your business, and connect with presenters, resource partners, and fellow manufacturers.
Presenters will also be available through lunch, and sponsor and resource booths will be open throughout the day, starting with morning coffee and continuing through the lunch and networking hour.
Your ticket includes
- 9 expert speakers broken into three educational sessions
- Coffee and a light breakfast at check-in
- Lunch and open networking with experts and peers
- Access to resource booths throughout the day
Event Schedule
- 7:30 AM — Check-in, coffee and pastries, networking, and resource booths
- 8:00 AM — Section One: Financial Strength
- 9:15 AM — Networking break and open Q&A with Section One presenters
- 9:45 AM — Section Two: Workforce, Operations & Transferability
- 11:10 AM — Networking break and open Q&A with Section Two presenters
- 11:40 AM — Section Three: Culture & Market Growth
- 1:00 PM — Lunch, open networking, and Q&A with presenters
- 2:00 PM — Event concludes
Registration & Sponsorship
- General Admission — $25
- Greater Englewood Chamber Members — $10
- Event Sponsor and Table — $200 — Includes recognition as an event sponsor on the event page and event materials, plus the option to reserve a booth at no additional charge.
- Vendor Table — $100 — Includes a reserved table at the event. Vendor tables.
For sponsorship or vendor table questions, contact Sean Savitt at [email protected].
Venue & Parking
Hampden Hall, above the Englewood Public Library
1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, CO 80110
* Free parking is available. Park on the top level of the parking garage and Hampden Hall is directly in the doors to your right.
Organizers & Partners
Made in Englewood is organized by Chris Cline of SigDig and Sean Savitt of Schooley Mitchell, in partnership with City of Englewood Economic Development Office and the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, with support from Manufacturer’s Edge.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center 2nd floor, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, United States
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