The ninth annual Valley Made Manufacturing Summit, hosted by the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA), will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. This premier event brings together the Central Valley’s manufacturing industry, offering a full day of workshops, networking and […]
Lead the People Podcast: Empowering Excellence and Maximizing Potential with Genelle Taylor Kumpe
SJVMA CEO, Genelle Taylor Kumpe, was a podcast guest on Lead the People powered by The Predictive Index which is hosted by this year’s Valley Made Summit keynote speaker Matt Poepsel.
Bringing ‘business spirituality’ into your manufacturing plant
More people, especially those in younger demographics, want to know the businesses and companies they buy from have missions and ethics that align with their own. Workers also seek companies whose missions extend beyond making money. They also want shared values, behaviors and standards in the workplace. They want to be cared for and treated […]
Manufacturing summit keynote aims for ‘optimal output’
The SJVMA’s summit, taking place at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 30, will have Dr. Matt Poepsel, vice president and godfather of talent optimization at The Predictive Index, provider of HR software for hiring, developing and retaining talent. He is also the author of “Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New […]
9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit Announces Keynote Speaker
Ticket sales are underway for The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance’s (SJVMA) 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The San Joaquin Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA), the host of “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit, […]
Executive Profile: Genelle Taylor Kumpe
Genelle Taylor KumpeCEO of Fresno Business CouncilCEO of San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance Education:Bachelor’s degree in business management from California State University, Fresno Age:51 Family:Husband Matt, son Aiden, and daughter Ava What we do:The Fresno Business Council (FBC) and the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) are dedicated to fostering economic growth, innovation, and community […]
Registration Now Open for 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) have announced that their 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The Manufacturing Summit is designed as a workshop and resource expo […]
Registration open for ‘Valley Made’ Manufacturing Summit Oct. 30
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) have announced that its 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The Manufacturing Summit is designed as a workshop and resource expo that […]
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