Events

Upcoming Events

Six Course Leadership Training Series – Martinsville – Fall 2026

Oct 01, 2026
Drive results with stronger frontline leaders Join GENEDGE for a six-course leadership training series designed specifically for the manufacturing sector. This practical series helps current and emerging leaders strengthen the skills they need to communicate effectively, coach employees, set clear expectations, manage performance, build trust, and resolve workplace conflict. Whether…
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The State of Manufacturing: A Southern Virginia Perspective #MFD26

Oct 09, 2026
Overview Celebrating Southern Virginia’s manufacturing past, present, and future with industry leaders, innovators, and educators. This premier Manufacturing Month event will bring together more than 200 manufacturers, business leaders, educators, economic development professionals, elected officials, and community stakeholders to celebrate Southern Virginia’s manufacturing heritage while exploring the present and future…
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CMMC Readiness Overview: What Manufacturers Need to Know (Norfolk) – Oct 15 2026

Oct 15, 2026
  Register Here  Training Topics: A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Contract Management, Cybersecurity Assistance, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Networking Event, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics Description: The Department of Defense requires contractors and subcontractors who…
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Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House – Oct 2026

Oct 28, 2026
Open houses include a center tour, live demonstrations, and time for questions with SCA staff. The Cobotic Alliance Center is a regional hub dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in Hampton Roads adopt and integrate cobotic welding. The Center provides hands-on demonstrations, training, and real-world evaluation of cobotic systems…
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Cobotic Welding for Leaders (Half-Day Course) – Nov 2026

Nov 05, 2026
Half-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos, ROI discussion, and guidance from interest to adoption.   Overview This half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training, the session provides…
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