Manufacturing First
An Insight Publications Event in Partnership with NEWMA
Presented by First Business Bank
With Northeast Wisconsin as an epicenter of manufacturing, Manufacturing First has rapidly become known as one of the state's premier industry events. Since it began in 2011, Manufacturing First routinely welcomes more than 1,200 attendees and 550+ high school students to the event held in Green Bay, WI. Manufacturing First is an Insight Publications event. Partner, NEW Manufacturing Alliance, is an essential part of the planning and support of this event. The 2025 presenting sponsor is First Business Bank.
Manufacturing First features a full-day of speakers, informative presentations focused on innovation and the latest industry trends, multiple networking opportunities and an expo hall with more than 200 exhibitors highlighting their products and services. Thanks to the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, students attending the event have an opportunity to meet with manufacturers about possible career options.