John Shegerian is the Keynote Speaker for the 2021 Valley Made Manufacturing Summit. He is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems through building profitable and innovative impact companies. As cofounder and Executive Chairman of ERI, he has played a significant role in paving the way for the electronic recycling and ITAD industries as a […]
San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance Names Liz McIlvaine as Chairman for Board
Manufacturing’s Leading Voice and Advocate Tackles Key Obstacles of COVID-19 The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) are proud to name Liz McIlvaine, President of Total Concept Enterprises, as the new Chairman of the SJVMA Board effective June 15. Driven to advocate for the Valley’s manufacturing industry, the SJVMA […]
Video Message From Keynote Speaker John Shegerian
John Shegerian is the Keynote Speaker for the 2020 Valley Made Manufacturing Summit. He is a serial entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems through building profitable and innovative impact companies. As cofounder and Executive Chairman of ERI, he has played a significant role in paving the way for the electronic recycling and ITAD industries as a […]
Fresno Executive and Speaker to Appear at the Manufacturing Summit
The Business Journal David Castellon December 12, 2019 The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance and the Fresno Business Council will hold its 6th annual Valley Made Manufacturing Summit April 21, 2020 at the Fresno Convention Center. More than 1,000 people from manufacturing industries are expected to attend the event, held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
5th Annual Valley Made Manufacturing Summit
YourCentralValley.com Kaile Hunt May 2, 2019 More than 100 manufacturing exhibitors showcased their businesses today at the 5th annual Valley Made Summit. This summit was held in Downtown Fresno at the Convention Center. Troy Brandt is the Chairman of the Board for the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance. He said manufacturing is constantly changing. “Students don’t […]
More than 1,000 attend Valley Made Manufacturing Summit
ABC30 Action News Gilbert Magallon May 2, 2019 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — About 100 manufacturing exhibitors packed the Fresno Convention Center for the 5th Annual Valley Made Manufacturing Summit. Different businesses set up shop, informing people about what they do and the working opportunities available. The event was tailored for all skills levels – from […]
Brothers Share Knowledge of Manufacturing to Students at 5th Annual Summit
ABC30 Action News Gilbert Magallon May 1, 2019 It’s always a busy day at Cencal CNC in Kingsburg. They specialize in CNC machining, meaning they use computer-controlled machines to precisely cut hard materials. That includes using powerful lasers and water jets, to create machine parts. “If it is made out of metal or plastic, we […]
Local manufacturing companies join forces to deal with challenges and build a stronger economy
ABC30 Action News Amanda Venegas May 17, 2018 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Manufacturing is a major industry in the San Joaquin Valley and more than 5,000 businesses call Central California home. “There is everything from– we make hydraulic cylinders, Betts Company makes springs as well as truck accessory parts, Borga is a steel building manufacturer. […]
2018 Valley Made Manufacturing Summit
YourCentralValley.com Kathryn York May 15, 2018 The 4th Annual Manufacturing Summit is designed as a workshop and resource expo to celebrate the long history of innovation in manufacturing in the San Joaquin Valley. It’s Thursday in downtown Fresno. See the video on YourCentralValley.com
Southwest Fresno company is making its mark for helping put equipment into motion
ABC30 Action News Amanda Venegas May 14, 2018 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Sparks fly and metal is cut to form the perfect cylinder inside the Hydratech warehouse in Southwest Fresno. “Hydraulic cylinders are used in construction equipment, amusement park rides, defense equipment to move heavy loads or lift people high into the air,” said Hydratech […]