Meeting details:
Zoom link here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8155657215?pwd=YTFJWU9XTFF3clhTQjh6b1JRejB2QT09&omn=84861024029
Meeting ID: 815 565 7215
Passcode: 5575124
Meeting Dates, Times & Agendas:
AUGUST 14, 2025
Hoping you can join us this month for a FANTASTIC program!!!
The Manufacturing Growth Playbook: 5 Strategic Shifts to Future-Proof Brand, Sales & Customer Experience
Manufacturers are at a pivotal moment. Whether you're a supplier, technology partner, or consultant in the industrial sector, your clients are facing challenges that extend beyond operations—such as generational leadership transitions, talent shortages, stalled sales pipelines, and legacy brands that no longer resonate with modern buyers.
In this fast-paced, insight-packed session, Kathy Steele, CEO of Red Caffeine, will guide you through The Manufacturing Growth Playbook—a framework of five powerful shifts that help mid-market manufacturers evolve beyond the shop floor and into brand-powered, tech-enabled growth machines. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to support your clients in building stronger brands, smarter sales systems, and customer experiences that drive real business value.
About the Speaker:
Kathy Steele is a growth strategist, board member, speaker, and CEO of Red Caffeine, a growth consultancy that helps mid-market companies build badass brands and create enterprise value. With over 30 years of experience and a track record of helping manufacturers modernize their go-to-market, or Grow-to-Market strategies, as they call them at Red Caffeine. Kathy has delivered keynotes for the Women in Manufacturing Summit, Inc. 5000 Conference, the Association for Corporate Growth, and will be a speaker at the upcoming FABTECH conference in Chicago in September. She's known for practical insights, energetic delivery, and a no-fluff approach to solving real business challenges.
----------------------------------------------------------------
This month's meeting is one you don't want to miss! We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
We are also looking to create an In-Person event in the near future. More info as we create and cement the plans.
Membership will be tracked consistently to ensure that meaningful participation is possible. Troika participation is encouraged. Repeated requests for "no troika" is not consistent with the goals of the group. Format: Pre-meeting networking begins at 11:30 AM. Meeting starts at 12:00PM CT SHARP.
This is your opportunity to become familiar with the areas of expertise of your fellow attendees as well as pick up insights on how and when collaboration is possible.
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,8155657215#,,,,*5575124# US (Chicago)
+13092053325,,8155657215#,,,,*5575124# US
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbC3GGVukw
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Program TBD
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
