Idaho Manufacturing Alliance

11/13/2025

Holiday Pause at the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance 🎄✨
The IMA team will be taking a holiday pause the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) and again Dec 24–Jan 2 to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

But don’t worry — a few of Santa’s IMA elves will still be busy behind the scenes 🎅🏻✨ preparing exciting new programs, events, and opportunities for Idaho manufacturers in 2026!

If you need anything before the holidays, reach out soon. We can’t wait to kick off the new year energized and ready to continue connecting, supporting, and promoting Idaho manufacturing! 💪🏭

Happy Holidays!

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10/30/2025

Look who's here! 👋 Thrilled to have We Assist Bots showcasing cutting-edge automation technology on the floor today!
Don't miss this Idaho company's innovative solutions. Come see the future of manufacturing!
https://conference.idmfg.org/
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10/30/2025

Did you know that Treasure Valley Family offers Corporate Membership programs that help # IdahoManufacturing companies (and all industries) that supports attracting and retaining healthy employees?

Reach out to Lexi Peters at [email protected] to learn more! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️

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Did you know that Treasure Valley Family YMCA offers Corporate Membership programs that help companies (and all industries) that supports attracting and retaining healthy employees? Reach out to Lexi Peters at [email protected] to learn more! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏊🏼‍...

10/30/2025

Be sure to visit The Nichols Accounting Group P.C. at the 2025 IMA Manufacturing Industry Trade Show & Conference — at Booth #61! Stop in to network, discover what’s new, and celebrate Idaho’s manufacturing excellence.



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Come see us at the 2025 IMA Manufacturing Industry Trade Show & Conference today! We are at booth #61! https://lnkd.in/gxK_AdbH

10/23/2025

Step Inside FAMCO’s World of Manufacturing Excellence!
Join us for an exclusive IMA Site Tour at FAMCO — one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading manufacturers of roof flashings, vents, and HVAC accessories.

Discover how this family-owned Idaho company blends innovation, precision, and craftsmanship to produce quality-built products that keep industries moving.

More details and register - https://members.idmfg.org/events/Details/site-tour-famco-nampa-1383992?sourceTypeId=Website

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10/23/2025

A big thank-you to Alien Gear Holsters for hosting IMA’s site tour on Monday, October 20, in Post Falls!

We loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at their facility and the incredible team behind some of the most trusted concealed carry holsters and firearm accessories in the nation.

We were also grateful to have been joined by several of our IMA partners and members, who participated in conversations about workforce, technology, and growth in Idaho manufacturing. Collaborations like these strengthen the entire manufacturing ecosystem across our state.

Alien Gear is a shining example of Idaho manufacturing at its best — where people, process, and purpose come together to create products that keep customers safe and confident.

Check out AlienGearHolsters.com to see how they’re blending innovation, safety, and American-made excellence.

www.AlienGearHolsters.com

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10/15/2025

Just a few days left until this month’s IMA Coffee & Connect – October 16!
Kick off your morning with an hour of meaningful conversation, fresh connections, and real insights shaping Idaho’s manufacturing community.

Find out what everyone’s talking about — how joining IMA is helping manufacturers and suppliers across the state strengthen their networks, share resources, and stay competitive in a changing economy.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and be part of Idaho’s manufacturing movement during Manufacturing Month!

RSVP now - https://members.idmfg.org/events/Details/coffee-connect-treasure-valley-1451135?sourceTypeId=Website

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TechHelp - Idaho Manufacturing Specialists Women in Manufacturing Idaho Veterans Chamber Of Commerce

10/14/2025

The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance is hosting the 2025 Idaho Manufacturing Tradeshow and Conference.

The event takes place on October 30 at the Boise Centre and is a one-day gathering combining a full-day trade show, educational breakout sessions, keynote presentations and networking opportunities.

Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/idaho-manufacturing-tradeshow-conference-tickets-1531516770889?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/08/2025

Manufacturers — this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.
Scaling is never simple — it’s the difference between surviving and thriving. At the 2025 Idaho Manufacturing Trade Show and Conference, join us for the Luncheon Keynote Panel: How We Scaled – Insights from Industry Leaders and hear directly from those who’ve done it.
Kim Reeves, Mike Murgoitio and Greg Blake will share how they turned challenges into catalysts for growth — from operational pivots to workforce strategies that fueled long-term success.

This isn’t theory. It’s real experience, real lessons, and real inspiration from Idaho’s top manufacturers.

👉 Don’t wait — this is your chance to connect, learn, and grow.
Register today to attend, exhibit, or sponsor:
https://conference.idmfg.org/about-2025-tradeshow-conference/

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10/06/2025

Manufacturing Month: Building Idaho’s Future,
One Career at a Time

As we celebrate Manufacturing Month, the spotlight is on the workforce driving innovation, productivity, and growth across our state. But with skilled labor in short supply, building the next generation of makers has never been more urgent.

The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA) is tackling this challenge head-on — empowering employers and connecting talent through innovative tools like TalentSorter and EDGE, designed to strengthen Idaho’s manufacturing workforce for years to come.

See how Idaho manufacturers are shaping the future, one career at a time:

Read the full story → https://www.idmfg.org/2025/10/05/manufacturing-month-building-idahos-future-one-career-at-a-time/

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Christina Kelly Connie Hites Crystal Robles Michele Marshall Gina Robison, M.Ed. TechHelp - Idaho Manufacturing Specialists

10/03/2025

October is Manufacturing Month — and today, October 3rd, we celebrate Manufacturing Day! 🎉

Manufacturing Month is a time to recognize the ingenuity, skill, and impact of manufacturers who fuel Idaho’s economy, create thousands of jobs, and shape our communities. From Idaho’s roots in timber and mining to today’s leaders in food, aerospace, and technology, manufacturers continue to drive innovation and growth.
Read Article - https://www.idmfg.org/2025/10/01/october-is-manufacturing-month-celebrate-innovation-and-industry-in-idaho/

And what better way to honor Manufacturing Month than by getting involved and supporting Idaho’s manufacturing industry at the 2025 Idaho Manufacturing Trade Show & Conference on October 30 at the Center. With 75+ exhibitors, dynamic speakers, panels, conferences, and unmatched networking, this premier event is the highlight of Manufacturing Month — a true celebration of and support for manufacturers.

Read Entire Article: October Is Manufacturing Month — Celebrate Innovation & Industry in Idaho
https://www.idmfg.org/2025/10/01/october-is-manufacturing-month-celebrate-innovation-and-industry-in-idaho/

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10/02/2025

Bank of America + Strategic Tax Solutions Power the IMA 2025 Manufacturers Trade Show Luncheon.

We’re proud to recognize our Luncheon Co-Sponsors: Bank of America and Strategic Tax Solutions . Their support helps bring Idaho’s manufacturing community together for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and insight at the Idaho Manufacturing Trade Show & Conference—Idaho’s premier annual event for manufacturers, hosted by the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA).

With over 75 exhibitor booths, powerful keynotes, and engaging breakout sessions, this year’s trade show is bigger than ever—designed to fuel growth, innovation, and partnerships across Idaho manufacturing.

Join us on October 30th at the Boise Centre and be part of the state’s premier manufacturing event.

More information and registration: https://conference.idmfg.org/about-2025-tradeshow-conference/

Learn more about our luncheon co-sponsors:
Bank of America - https://www.bankofamerica.com/
Strategic Tax Solutions -https://ststaxcredits.com/

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TechHelp - Idaho Manufacturing Specialists