The 2018 AOI MFG Summit will showcase regional places, plans, and people leading initiatives that will help brands travel the 'last mile' to domestic production.

Domestic manufacturing is the bridge-too-far for many apparel and outdoor industry brands, but across the U.S. a wave of initiatives are underway to help companies make more products here and fulfill the brand promises of a generation of AOI businesses.

The afternoon and early evening AGENDA will include local and national speakers from apparel and OI brands; presentations by business and civic leaders developing industry centers and clusters to attract and support industry; production and education experts and stakeholdes; and more.

BRANDS should attend to view regional and national projects in the works that promise enhanced services, community, and collaboration with related companies; and MEET local and regional production and supply-chain companies and exhibitors.

PRODUCTION AND SERVICE COMPANIES should attend to meet brands and potential customers and collaborators.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS should attend to learn what other communities are doing to attract outdoor industries clusters, commerce, and companies.

ASSOCIATIONS, COMMUNITIES, AND STAKEHOLDERS in outdoor industry should attend to celebrate apparel and OI manufacturing and hear from local, regional, and national speakers.

TICKETS FOR SALE here

A limited amount of exhibit space is available.

Contact Katie Keating, Event Manager, at 740-504-3237.