Celebrating nationally-recognized Manufacturing Day during all of October. Hundreds of students participate in tours of local facilities and other activities…
6th annual Valley Made Manufacturing Summit held
The 6th Annual Valley Made Manufacturing Summit is a celebration of the Valley’s $15 billion manufacturing industry. San Joaquin Manufacturing Alliance Chair Liz McIlvaine says, “It gives us an opportunity to highlight what is Valley made and shows the importance of why manufacturing continues to be important and the backbone of the economy.”
‘Valley Made’ Manufacturing Summit Heads to Fresno Convention Center
More than 600 attendees and 65 exhibitors are expected to converge Thursday in downtown Fresno for the sixth annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit. The event, hosted by the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance and the Fresno Business Council, will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Last year’s […]
Keeping Employees Happy a Key Topic of In-Person Manufacturing Summit
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) are preparing to open the doors for the 6th annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit taking place this Thursday. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. It returns as an in-person event after […]
The 6th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit Schedule of Events
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) are one week away from opening the doors for the 6th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit, which will take place on Thursday, October 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The event returns after pivoting […]
Manufacturing Matters: John Shegerian
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 […]
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 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. Registration for the event opened this week.
Fresno Executive and Speaker to Appear at the Manufacturing Summit
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance Launches Summit with Expanded Opportunities to Connect Businesses to Resources, Jobs and Career Tech Training FRESNO, CALIFORNIA…December 11, 2019… The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) and the Fresno Business Council (FBC) are proud to announce the 6th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit featuring keynote speaker Fresno-based John Shegerian, Co-founder and […]









