Q2 SJVMA Human Resources Roundtable
2026-05-20 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | IMAGO, 555 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A5, Fresno, CA, 93704, United States
Frontline supervisors are often promoted for technical excellence, then expected to lead people without a playbook. This HR Roundtable is built to change that, with a skills-first session focused on the real moments that make or break teams: unproductive meetings, unclear expectations, ineffective feedback, misalignment on values, and communication breakdowns.

In this session, Edgar Blunt (IMAGO) will share a practical framework for developing supervisors into confident people leaders, with tools your team can apply immediately. Expect an engaging conversation, peer learning, and takeaways you can use with new supervisors and seasoned leads alike.

What we will cover

Everyday leadership tools for stronger communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Core values as a compass for clear decision-making and consistent behavior
Empathy and perspective-taking that improve engagement and reduce friction
Facilitation techniques that elevate meetings, feedback conversations, and team alignment
Leadership mindsets for the future of work, adaptability, and influence

Event details

May 20 | 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (hosted lunch)

IMAGO Offices: 555 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite A5, Fresno, CA 93704

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Global AgTech & Manufacturing AI Summit
2026-05-21 08:15 - 12:00 | 5245 N. Backer Acenue, 5245 N. Backer Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93740, United States
Global Ag Tech and Manufacturing AI Summit
Innovation, Growth, and Global Opportunities

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The Central Valley produces over $50 billion in agricultural output annually, making it one of the most important agricultural and manufacturing-supported regions in the world. With such a vital role in supplying local and global markets, the region is also at the forefront of innovation – AI is transforming how agriculture is produced, managed, manufactured, and traded.

The Central Valley generates over $50 billion in agricultural output each year, making it one of the most important manufacturing-supported regions in the world—now at the forefront of innovation, where AI-driven technologies are transforming how agriculture is produced, managed, and traded.

Join entrepreneurs, innovators, AgTech specialists, investors, banks, and government leaders to explore how AI is boosting productivity, driving breakthroughs in manufacturing and agriculture, and opening new trade opportunities.
Why Attend?

Discover how AI is transforming agriculture, agribusiness and manufacturing
Explore export and global trade opportunities for AI-driven solutions
Learn from experts on financing, scaling, and investing in AI innovation
Network with entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and government partners
Breakfast included

Partners
This program is jointly organized by U.S. Commercial Service and ONOR Foundation.
Register early as seating is limited.

Q2 SJVMA Marketing Roundtable
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Q2 SJVMA Marketing Roundtable: SEO You Can Actually Use
June 24, 2026 – Fresno, CA
10 – 11am
Location
Live-Online Workshop
Register now on Eventbrite (LINKED HERE)
SEO You Can Actually Use
Facilitated by Adrian Rodriguez of Anchored Web Solutions
Search engines are often the first place people look when they’re trying to understand what your company does. But most manufacturers don’t need complicated Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies or expensive consultants — they need to understand the fundamentals that help their website be found and trusted.
In this roundtable, we’ll break down the basics of SEO in a practical way: how accessibility and site structure affect search rankings, what tools are available to evaluate your site, and how to quickly identify issues that might be holding your website back. We’ll also do a live homepage crawl together and review the results in real time to show how these tools work and what the scores actually mean.
This Marketing Roundtable will focus on practical search engine optimization (SEO) strategies for manufacturers. This in-person event, titled “SEO You Can Actually Use,” will explore how companies can improve their online visibility and make it easier for customers, partners, and prospective employees to find them online.
The goal isn’t to turn anyone into an SEO expert. It’s to help you understand what to look for, what matters, and what small changes you can make right away to improve how your company shows up online.
The session will cover:

How accessibility and site structure influence search rankings
SEO tools that help evaluate the health of your website
A live homepage crawl to demonstrate how websites are analyzed and scored
What common issues may be preventing your site from performing well in search

SEO as a Foundation for Visibility
Search engines are often the first place people go to learn about a company. If your website is difficult to find, slow to load, or structured poorly, it can limit opportunities before a conversation even begins. Understanding the basics of SEO helps ensure your company is visible, credible, and easier to discover.
This roundtable will help participants understand what actually matters, how to evaluate their own website, and what small improvements can make an immediate difference. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can begin applying right away.
What’s Ahead for SJVMA Roundtables in 2026
Save the date for the final SJVMA Roundtable of the year from 10-11am:

Q3 Roundtable Sept 23: Beyond SEO – How to Stay Visible in AI-Powered Search

These roundtables are open, candid discussions with industry peers, where attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions, challenges, and insights. Each session is designed to move beyond theory and focus on practical tools and ideas that participants can take back and apply within their own organizations.
Join the Conversation
This Roundtable is open to manufacturers, educators, and partners. Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Secure your seat on Eventbrite (link)

Q3 SJVMA Human Resources Roundtable
2026-08-05 11:45 - 13:00
Sharing Resources for Stronger Manufacturing Companies
Our HR Roundtable meets quarterly and brings together industry HR professionals to share knowledge, learn about important policy changes and issues, and stay connected to other professionals they can call on for support.
REGISTER HERE

SJVMA Member Meeting
2026-09-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Career Technical Education Charter (CTEC) High School, 1320 N. Mariposa St., Fresno, CA, 93703, United States
Get ready for the SJVMA Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM – it’s time to connect, collaborate, and conquer!

REGISTER HERE

Q3 SJVMA Marketing Roundtable
2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:00
Q3 SJVMA Marketing Roundtable
Beyond SEO – How to Stay Visible in AI‑Powered Search
September 23, 2026 – Fresno, CA
10 – 11am
Location
TBD
Register now on Eventbrite (Link)
Beyond SEO – How to Stay Visible in AI‑Powered Search
Facilitated by Adrian Rodriguez of Anchored Web Solutions
Search is changing fast — and AI‑powered tools are reshaping how customers discover companies long before they visit a website. Traditional SEO still matters, but new layers of AI interpretation, context models, and evolving rules mean manufacturers need to understand not just how search engines see their content, but how AI systems use it.
In this roundtable, we’ll explore what “GEO” (Generative Engine Optimization) means, how AI search differs from traditional SEO, and what manufacturers should be doing right now to ensure their organizations remain visible, credible, and accurately represented in AI‑driven results.
This Marketing Roundtable will focus on practical, actionable strategies that help manufacturers show up correctly in both conventional search and AI‑powered responses. This in‑person event, titled “Beyond SEO – How to Stay Visible in AI‑Powered Search,” will unpack what’s changing, what isn’t, and what companies can do immediately to stay competitive as AI becomes a dominant discovery tool.
You will walk away understanding what matters, what to ignore, and how to position your organization so both search engines and AI systems recognize and trust your expertise.
The session will cover:

GEO: SEO for a new era

Why AI search is sometimes “SEO with more rules,” and sometimes a whole new ball game

How LLMs interpret sources — and why “snake oil” claims are everywhere right now

Robots.txt vs. the emerging idea of “llms.txt” — what it is and what it actually means

Why you should want your company to be found, and circumstances when you may not

Whether sharing knowledge benefits visibility — or just trains AI to replace you

The industry debate: ads in AI chats feel wrong… so what’s next?

Why manufacturers have a unique advantage: offline products, specs, and materials

The bottom line: Good SEO = Good GEO, and both align with “Be a human expert with natural topics that reflect your expertise”

GEO as a Foundation for AI Visibility
AI systems are rapidly becoming the first stop for users seeking information, and they rely on structured, credible, human‑authored content to formulate accurate responses. If your expertise is not represented clearly, consistently, and in a way machines can interpret, AI may skip you entirely — or worse, misrepresent you. Understanding how AI models gather and prioritize information is now critical for ensuring your company remains visible and trusted.
This roundtable will help participants understand what actually influences AI visibility, how to evaluate their digital footprint through an AI lens, and what small changes can create immediate improvements. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can start applying right away.
Stay tuned for SJVMA Roundtables in the New Year
These roundtables are open, candid discussions with industry peers, where attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions, challenges, and insights. Each session is designed to move beyond theory and focus on practical tools and ideas that participants can take back and apply within their own organizations.
Join the Conversation
This Roundtable is open to manufacturers, educators, and partners. Seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Secure your seat on Eventbrite (link)

Q4 SJVMA Human Resources Roundtable
2026-11-04 11:45 - 13:00
