Thursday, July 16th, 2026
July 16, 2026 | 12-1pm MDT on Zoom
Colorado Supports Manufacturers
Meet the organizations who support Colorado’s manufacturing and the services they provide including representatives from CAMA, Manufacturer’s Edge, and Small Business Administration.
Discussion includes:
Monday, August 31st, 2026
Join us at the Applewood Golf Course for CAMA’s annual Colorado Manufacturing Classic!
August 31, 2026
7:30AM Shotgun Start
Your entry includes:
Proceeds support workforce development, industry collaboration, legislative advocacy, and programs to help Colorado’s manufacturers grow and compete.
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
June 11, 2026 | 12-1pm MDT on Zoom
Unlock Your Workforce Pipeline — and Your Tax Incentives
Is your company struggling to find and retain skilled talent? CareerWise Colorado’s Stephanie Klein will join us to explain how the statewide apprenticeship intermediary helps advanced manufacturers build sustainable talent pipelines through Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) — structured, earn-and-learn pathways that develop your next generation of skilled workers while they’re still in high school.
RAPs aren’t just good for workforce development — they’re good for your bottom line. Colorado employers who sponsor apprentices may be eligible for state and federal tax incentives, wage reimbursements, and grant funding that offset the cost of training.
CareerWise handles the heavy lifting: recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and training coordination — so you can focus on what you do best.
Join us at our upcoming event to learn how a Registered Apprenticeship Program could work for your company.
This month’s guest:
Stephanie Klein, Senior Director of Business Partnerships, CareerWise Colorado
Stephanie Klein serves as Senior Director of Business Partnerships at CareerWise Colorado, a leading apprenticeship intermediary working to build a skilled, workforce pipeline across Colorado. In her role, Stephanie leads employer engagement and apprenticeship ecosystem development across multiple high-demand industries — including Advanced Manufacturing — connecting employers, education partners, and workforce systems to create meaningful career pathways.
Drawing on 20 years of experience running her own Colorado recruiting firm, Stephanie brings deep workforce expertise and a practitioner’s eye to her work. She is passionate about building the kind of sector-based infrastructure that creates lasting change — reshaping how industries think about talent.
Stephanie is an active member of the Colorado Society of Human Resource Management and has held leadership positions including Chair of the Denver Workforce Investment Board. A recognized voice on workforce trends, she has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and the Denver Business Journal.
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
May’s Topic – Enterprise Zones – From Program Insight to Practical Action
May 14, 2026 | 12-1pm MDT on Zoom
This 60‑minute Manufacturing Matters webinar will provide a comprehensive, actionable look at Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program, combining official program insight with expert tax law and incentive guidance to help businesses turn opportunity into results.
The session will feature Che Sheehan, Enterprise Zone Program Manager at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who will kick things off with an overview of the Enterprise Zone Program and the recent statewide re-designation. Che will walk you through what Enterprise Zones are, why they matter, and how recent updates may impact eligibility and available benefits.
Che will then dive deeper into two specific Enterprise Zone programs, including the manufacturing-focused program and an additional Enterprise Zone offering, providing clarity around eligibility, qualifying activities, and how these incentives are intended to be used by Colorado businesses.
To bridge policy with practice, Anthony Shibata of Wipfli will join the discussion to help you understand how to successfully evaluate, pursue, and maximize these incentives. Anthony will share practical guidance on what companies should be paying close attention to when claiming Enterprise Zone credits, highlight common mistakes that can limit value, and offer insight into the right questions businesses should be asking their tax advisors.
For companies without specialized incentive expertise in-house – or those unsure whether you’re capturing the full value – Anthony will also outline how Wipfli’s experienced credits and incentives team can serve as a strategic partner, helping organizations navigate complexity, ensure compliance, and unlock the full potential of Enterprise Zone benefits.
The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment, giving you the opportunity to select the Enterprise Zone programs you would like to explore further and get direct answers from both program leadership and advisory experts.
Panel Members:
Che Sheehan is a Senior Program Manager in the Business Funding and Incentives division at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). He specializes in the Enterprise Zone Program and other business incentives, contributing to economic development in Colorado. Sheehan holds a B.A. in Economics from Colorado College and is based in Denver.
Anthony Shibata is a leader in technology consulting and business strategy, bringing a dynamic blend of vision, collaboration and entrepreneurial drive to his clients. As a partner in technology consulting at Wipfli, Anthony advises clients on industry strategy and the adoption of software and applications such as ERP, CRM, BI and cybersecurity solutions. He has supported a diverse range of clients — from startups to established companies — in industries including construction, nonprofit, real estate, manufacturing and distribution.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Join the Colorado Manufacturing Network as we come together from across all four corners of the state to honor the trailblazers of Colorado’s manufacturing industry! This awards program celebrates excellence across categories, recognizing exceptional individuals and companies that are setting new standards in workforce development, Industry 4.0 innovation, leadership, and the advancement of women in manufacturing.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mile High Station
2027 W Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
The Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute invite manufacturers to an
Exclusive Industry Open House
April 30, 4 PM – 6 PM
1449 7th Street, Denver 80204
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Tour the Advanced Manufacturing Labs
Learn About Our Manufacturing Capabilities
Meet Our Manufacturing Experts
Enjoy Food, Drinks and Networking Time
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
April’s Topic – Sales, Business Development & Customer Growth
April 16, 2026 | 12-1pm MDT on Zoom
Join CAMA for a panel discussion on Sales, Business Development & Customer Growth with the Rocky Mountain Manufacturing Association.
Panel Members:
Dan Smink — President, RefractROI
Dan is the President of RefractROI, a data-driven growth firm focused on helping B2B and manufacturing companies build scalable revenue engines. He works closely with leadership teams to align marketing and sales into a single, accountable system designed to drive predictable, profitable growth. Dan’s perspective is rooted in a common challenge across manufacturing organizations: strong operations paired with disconnected go-to-market strategies. He helps companies close that gap by integrating modern marketing strategies — especially in an AI-influenced buying environment — with disciplined sales execution.
Robert Lock — President, Buffalo Mountain Sales Strategies, CSL, CEPA
After 25+ years leading sales organizations across industries, Robert founded Buffalo Mountain with one clear mission — to bring the same caliber of sales leadership that Fortune 500 companies take for granted to the privately-held and family-owned businesses that need it most. As a Fractional CSO or VP of Sales, Robert brings proven frameworks and executive-level leadership to businesses for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Bryan McDonald — Partner, onPurpose Growth
Bryan is a partner at onPurpose Growth, a sales consulting, coaching and fractional CRO company. He’s been in sales for 27+ years and helps manufacturers put in place or improve sales systems that make a direct impact on EBITDA.
David McIlwaine — Professional EOS Implementer®, Peak Implementing LLC (Moderator)
David works with leadership teams in manufacturing and growth-stage companies to build the disciplines that turn sales intent into revenue execution. With a background in CRO-level strategy, sales leadership, and operational accountability, David brings a practitioner’s lens to the conversation — not theory, but the systems and structures that make sales growth repeatable and scalable. As moderator, David will guide the conversation across the panel’s combined expertise in fractional sales leadership, data-driven marketing, and go-to-market alignment.
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
8:30am-10:00am | Cost: Free
Hosted by CAMA Trusted Advisor Flood & Peterson, this April Risk Control Outreach session covers the essential requirements for controlling hazardous energy (lockout-tagout), including key regulations, compliance expectations, and practical steps for developing equipment-specific procedures—led by Andy Troccoli to help attendees strengthen workplace safety and regulatory understanding.
