Hello IMA Members & Friends!
As the IMA founder and interim executive director, I’m excited to share some upcoming opportunities to connect and grow with the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA). This year, we are particularly focused on bringing Membership Meetings, Site Tours, and Networking opportunities to all regions in Idaho to better connect the industry.
For those new to the IMA, we’d love to meet you! We have several events coming up that will allow you to get connected and meet others in the manufacturing industry.
- 3/21-Involta Site Tour – Boise – Members Only
- 4/3 – East Idaho Membership Meeting & Site Tour at LA Semiconductor (Pocatello) – open to all
- 4/3 – Site Tour at Spudnik (Blackfoot) – open to all
- 4/10 – Site Tour at Inventive Group in Mountain Home – Members Only
- 4/11 – Coffee & Connect – a casual chance to learn more about the IMA and network with others – Southwest Idaho and by request in other regions – open to all
- 4/17 – Sponsor Appreciation & Social – Treasure Valley (TBD)
- 5/14-5/16 – North Idaho Meetings & Tours (details coming soon)
- 5/23 – Southwest Idaho Membership Meeting – open to all
- SAVE THE DATE: 2024 IMA Trade Show & Conference — November 15
IMA Members, if you haven’t yet, you’ll want to hop onto one of the upcoming Maximize Your Membership calls. In this live webinar, you’ll meet IMA staff, take a guided tour of the Member Portal and IMA Website, and learn more about each of your Member Benefits. Along the way, you will meet other IMA members while discovering all the ways you can put your IMA membership to work for you!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Idaho Manufacturing Industry Trade Show & Conference on November 15th in Boise. This premier event offers informative workshops, a bustling trade show floor, presentations by industry leaders, and great food! Registrations will open early summer. If you’re interested in sponsoring, reach out to me to secure your preferred package. And if you’re interested in presenting as a breakout session speaker, complete this interest form.
And manufacturers/suppliers, if you haven’t completed a profile in our Idaho Manufacturers Connect Directory, don’t delay! We are actively working on making matches for nationwide sourcing opportunities, with our partners at TechHelp, and you could be missing a sales opportunity.
For more details on our upcoming events and IMA initiatives, visit our website or reach out. We’re here to connect, support, and promote Idaho’s vibrant manufacturing industry.
Together, let’s keep Idaho manufacturing strong!
— Sheri Johnson, Founder & Executive Director