The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) hosts roundtable discussions that connect industry professionals to share knowledge, address challenges, and explore opportunities in manufacturing. Discussions are organized by specific topics, allowing manufacturers to involve the most relevant team members for targeted insights and solutions.
Effective Sales & Marketing Strategies
In a rapidly evolving marketing landscape where businesses face diverse challenges and opportunities, the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance proudly introduces the Marketing Roundtable. Just as businesses grapple with cybersecurity threats, manufacturers often navigate the complexities of marketing with limited resources and expertise. Our Marketing Roundtable, comprised of industry experts, aims to bridge this gap for Fresno area businesses.
Key focuses include:
- Providing insights on effective Sales & Marketing strategies tailored to manufacturing businesses
- Exploring the latest trends and best practices in Digital and Traditional Advertising
- Offering guidance on Marketing Budget optimization and resource allocation
- Addressing questions and concerns from business leaders regarding marketing tools and techniques
- Assisting businesses in expanding their marketing area of influence, from customer service to after-sales support
Stay connected for updates and join us in unlocking the potential for marketing success: connect@sjvma.org.
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.
If you are interested in joining the HR Roundtable, please contact SJVMA board champion Brett Zall, VP of Human Resources, Fowler Packing.
Establishing Best Practices
Operations Roundtable and best practice tours are intended to keep Operations professionals connected to one another and learn what works in other companies.
The Operations Roundtable meets quarterly. If you are interested in participating in the Operations Roundtable, please reach out to our SJVMA team at connect@sjvma.org.
The Sales Executive Roundtable gives members the opportunity to network with their peers and to keep abreast of the latest developments in their field.
Meetings are led by preeminent sales experts or conducted as roundtable discussions on topics selected by members. Sales professionals meet to discuss issues, challenges, and best practices. Potential topics include forecasting and metrics, prospecting, CRMs, customer relations, team building, compensation structures, and performance management.
The Sales Roundtable meets quarterly and is led by SJVMA board member Troy Brandt, Director of Global Sales at Ligon Hydraulic Cylinder Group. If you are interested in participating in the Sales Roundtable, please connect with Troy.
In an ever-changing technology landscape with seemingly endless cybersecurity threats, businesses are often under-resourced and under-protected in this space.
In an environment where one ransomware attack could disable or even bankrupt a business, a Technology and Cybersecurity roundtable made up of local IT experts helps Fresno area businesses bridge the gap. The roundtable focuses on:
- Assisting businesses in Cybersecurity Awareness and understanding the threat landscape
- Presenting ways to employ technology and establish best practices
- Addressing questions and concerns from business leaders around new technologies and cybersecurity
- Advising on security awareness training for their employees
- Assisting businesses in understanding PHI, PCI, and HIPAA as related to cybersecurity
Join a network of proactive businesses and IT professionals working together to strengthen our region’s technology and cybersecurity readiness.
Connect with us to learn more or get involved: connect@sjvma.org