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Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance

The NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) is a group of manufacturers, educators, workforce development, chambers of commerce, and state organizations that promote manufacturing in the Northeast Wisconsin region. The Vision of the Alliance is every Northeast Wisconsin manufacturer will find the talent it needs.

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20 Years of NEWMA

The Alliance is celebrating 20 years of promoting manufacturing in 2026! See all of the growth, successes, and plans for the next 20 years in the report.

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NEWMA-IOM Podcast

The podcast highlights issues and opportunities for Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers.

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2026 All Stars Magazine

Congratulations to all the 2026 All Star nominees and winners!

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Manufacturers Membership Directory

Within these pages, you’ll find a diverse group of manufacturers and industry partners.

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NEWMA 20th Anniversary

Two decades. One mission. Watch how NEWMA has helped redefine what it means to work in manufacturing in Northeast Wisconsin. Connecting the region, inspiring new talent, and sharing insights for the future. The best is still to come.

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Safety First, Always: Our Shared Responsibility:

Safety is essential in manufacturing and it's everyone's job. This new video spotlights forklift safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, accident prevention, HazCom, emergency procedures, PPE and using the right tool for the job.

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Meetings & Events

2026

OCTOBER

October 14 – NEWMA Lunch & Learn – Community Huddle: Signals from Manufacturing in Northeast Wisconsin with Christopher Ledvina of UWGB | 12-1 p.m. – Register for this free webinar here!

October 27 – Connect to Future Talent ACP Partnership meeting | 3 – 5 p.m. at Great North Common’s Fire & Fir – Register here!

October 27 – Excellence in Mfg./K-12 Partnerships Awards dinner at Fire & Fir Event Hall – Get your tickets here!

October 28 – Manufacturing First Expo & Conference at the Resch Expo – Register here!

NOVEMBER

November 3 – Taps + Tours Business after Hours at RGL Logistics (1601 S Lynndale Dr, Appleton) | 3 – 5 p.m. Free Event – Register here!

November 4 – Internship Draft Day

DECEMBER

December 2 – NEWMA Lunch & Learn: Behavior Drives Performance: How to Manage Employee Behaviors to Improve Operations presented by Keynecta | 12 – 1 p.m. – Register for this free webinar!

December 15 – NEWMA Quarterly Membership meeting from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at FVTC’s DJ Bordini Center building – Register here!