Goodwill Industries - 2025 State of Indiana Manufacturing Regional Summits/Plant Tours - (IMA Event)

Join the IMA as we visit Goodwill Commercial Services on August 6th to kick off our 2025 State of Indiana Manufacturing Regional Summit/Tour series. Goodwill Commercial Services exceeds customers’ expectations for contract manufacturing, assembly, and packaging services. Through the support of its customers, Goodwill creates life-changing employment opportunities for individuals facing employment barriers, provides wrap-around services to help employees succeed and increase their personal and professional potential.

The State of Indiana Manufacturing Summit business meeting prior to the tour will include:

"AI and Large Language Models in Manufacturing Operations,"

  Speaker: David Eckel, Managing Director, Information Technology Services, KSM CPAs & Advisors

- "National Emphasis Program Update & Serious Injuries or Fatalities (SIF) Prevention Techniques,"

Speaker: Presented by our 2025 summit/tour series sponsor Safety Management Group (SMG)

- IMA State of Manufacturing Update

Speaker: IMA Leadership Team

Lunch is included, along with a tour of the facilities and an overview of their capabilities and services. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iqHzH3_S4c&feature=youtu.be for a video to learn more about Goodwill Commercial Services and how your company may be able to utilize their services while also helping Hoosiers improve their lives.

COST

Member Price: $46 Non-Member Price: $66 Includes the meeting, lunch and plant tour. Please note that fees must be paid prior to the event date.

​TOURS

You must pre-register to attend plant tours. Please note, that there is limited space on facility tours, so sign up early to reserve your spot.

​WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The events are open to all area manufacturers and businesses. CEOs, plant managers, safety personnel, human resource professionals, or anyone who is interested in hearing about Indiana manufacturing and taking a tour of the selected facilities is welcome to attend.

NOTE: Dress is business casual and all those attending the tour must wear closed-toed shoes. You may also be asked to wear other safety equipment, which will be provided by the host.​

For questions or assistance, contact Emily Darwish at edarwish@indianamfg.com or 317-713-5934.

Registration Deadline: July 30, 2025