The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership will host its annual Manufacturing Matters! Conference on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. in Milwaukee.
The conference, in its 17th year, aims to raise public awareness of the contributions of the manufacturing sector to the economy while offering best practices and networking opportunities. Last year, more than 50 presenters held sessions for attendees.
Cost is $345 for manufacturers and $469 for non-manufacturers until Friday.
The Manufacturer of the Year awards will follow the event at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
For more information or to register, visit www.manufacturingmatters.org.