1. NOCO MFG PARTNERSHIP Partners Working Passionately to
Making Things… Makes Things Happen!
Partners Working Passionately to
Ensure Northern Colorado Manufacturers
and Our Communities Thrive. |

2. NOCO MFG PARTNERSHIP
By working together, we can continue to grow the industry, grow jobs and strengthen our communities.
Was formed in 2013 as a result of Governor Hickenlooper’s state Economic Development plan called the Colorado Blue Print
Over 200 manufacturing members since our inception in 2013
All-volunteer business led organization
FREE membership organization
Served by a Board of Directors and two committees: Networks and Rocks! With Talent

3. Partnership Organization
A baseline foundation was created by:
Gathering all manufacturers into one room.
Determining the pain manufacturers were feeling and find problems that could be solved together.
Identifing industry champions to lead specific initiatives.
Working together to put a plan in place to conquer the problems.
Staying focused and listen to what manufacturers are saying.

4. NoCo Mfg’s Initiatives for Success
Networks Committee
Rocks! With Talent Committee
Create a Board of Directors consisting of local industry leaders from both public and private sectors.
NOCOM Trade Show
Grow NoCo Mfg’s outreach beyond Larimar and Weld Counties

5. NETWORK COMMITTEE
The Networks committee’s mission is to better connect our manufacturing community.
Committee Meetings: third Friday of every month at 8:00am
Events:
Lunch and Learns – Monthly
In Site Tours – Monthly
B2B Networking Events – Twice a Year
All Mfg. Meetings – Twice a Year
Monthly Newsletter

6. ROCKS! WITH TALENT COMMITTEE
The Talent committee’s work focuses on the needs, development and engagement of the workforce as it aligns with industry.
Committee Meetings: first Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5:00pm.
Local Community Colleges – Scholarship Program
Events:
Student/Company Tours – Fall and Spring Semester
Parents All Manufacturing Day – Fall Semester

7. Factors to Partnership Success
Strong industry leaders passionate about growing the States manufacturing industry
Focus on core values – Listen to manufacturers, take action and solve problems
Manufacturers see the value of investing in a manufacturing partnership
Momentum through industry focused events and programs
Public partnership support

8. Benefits Recognized from Partnership
Strengthening Manufacturers by sharing best practices and continuous improvement processes
Showcasing local manufacturers to other state organizations through NOCOM Trade Show
Networking opportunities with other manufacturers and public partners
Strengthing educators by providing collaboration between local schools and manufacturers
Ultimately growing business through shared innovative ideas and contribution to growing local talent.

9. UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE JULY THURSDAY, JULY 27TH
Lunch and Learn - Metal Additive Manufacturing
Thursday, June 8th, noon - 1:00 pm
Front Range Community College Advanced Technology Center
2120 Miller Drive, Room 108
Longmont, CO 80501
In Site Tour – Sticker Giant
Thursday, June 22nd, 9:00am - 10:00am
Sticker Giant
880 Weaver Park Rd.  Longmont, CO 80501
JULY
In Site Tour – Vestas
Tuesday, July 18th, 9:00am - 11:00am Vestas Windsor Eastman Park Dr. Windsor, CO 80550
All Manufacturing Meeting
THURSDAY, JULY 27TH