Young Manufacturers Network

Manufacturing Meet Up: Collusion Tap Works
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Collusion Tap Works, 105 S Howard St, York, PA, 17401, United States
Please join us for March’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Collusion Tap Works in York, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

Central PA Manufacturing Mixer
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | South County Brewing Co., 170 Crossway Drive, York, PA, 17402, United States
Join the Young Manufacturers Network and others within Central Pennsylvania’s manufacturing community for an evening of connection, collaboration, and conversation. This Manufacturing Mixer brings together professionals from across manufacturing, engineering, welding, and related industries for casual networking in a relaxed setting.
Whether you are looking to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, or simply connect with others in the manufacturing community, this event is designed to bring people together across organizations and disciplines.
YMN is supporting this event, but membership is not required! Please attend if you are interested in connecting with this population. Registration is $15 and includes access to the networking event. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the venue.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event at $200, please reach out to Abby Wurzbach! Sponsorship includes two tickets to the event, your logo featured on the event registration landing page, single scrolling presentation slide during the event, and a social media “Thank You” post on all society pages.
Register Here!

Industry Tour - HMS Networks
2026-02-27 09:00 - 11:00 | HMS Networks, 35 Willow Springs Circle, York, PA, 17406, United States
Members, please join us for our February Industry Tour with the Young Manufacturers Network! We will be visiting HMS Networks in York, PA on February 27th from 9:00-11:00 AM for a tour, company overview, and Industry Veteran storytelling session.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM – Arrival and Check In, Introductions
9:10 AM – Company Overview
9:40 AM – Facility Tour
10:30 AM – Industry Veteran Storytelling
11:00 AM – Event Wrap, Departure
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event, and others like it.
Register Here!
Special thanks to our hosts:

Special thanks to our sponsor:
TBD

SERVE - JA BizTown Day
2026-02-13 08:00 - 14:00 | JA BizTown, 610 S George St, York, PA, 17401, United States
Interested in giving back to the community? Join us on February 13th for BizTown with Junior Achievement! The Young Manufacturers Network will be joining Junior Achievement for a day, educating students in fifth grade from Steelton-Highspire Elementary in personal finance.
Students are each assigned a job in this “mini-city” that houses 15 different business storefronts, and our role will be to help students complete the tasks assigned to them as part of their job description from about 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We will bring in lunch for the volunteers, so no need to worry about packing a lunch.
The roles are very self-explanatory, and there are always staff around to help, too. You do not need clearances – just bring a driver’s license.
Interested in joining us? Get registered today!
Register Here!

Manufacturing Meet Up: IronStrong Metal Fabrication
2026-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 | IronStrong Metal Fabrication, 217 Wohlsen Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Please join us for February’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at IronStrong Metal Fabrication in Lancaster, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and drinks and food will be provided. Also, look forward to a special behind-the-scenes, after-hours tour of the facility, too! Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our gracious hosts at IronStrong Metal Fabrication!

Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Food and Beverage Sponsor:
TBD

Manufacturing Meet Up: Lancaster Brewing Company
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Lancaster Brewing Company, 469 Eisenhower Blvd, , PA, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, United States
Please join us for January’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Lancaster Brewing Company in Harrisburg, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

Industry Tour - Flex Cell
2025-12-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Flex Cell, 1151 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Members, please join us for our final Industry Tour of 2025 with the Young Manufacturers Network! We will be visiting Flex Cell in Lancaster, PA on December 9th from 9:30 – 11:30 AM for a tour, company overview, and Industry Veteran storytelling session.
Schedule of Events:
9:30 AM – Arrival and Check In, Introductions
9:40 AM – Company Overview
10:00 AM – Facility Tour
11:00 AM – Industry Veteran Storytelling
11:30 AM – Event Wrap, Departure
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event, and others like it.
Register Here!
Special thanks to our hosts:

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Friendsgiving Potluck!
2025-11-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Marietta Community House, 264 W Market St, Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
Join us for our Friendsgiving Potluck! To celebrate the second year of the Young Manufacturers Network and the completion of our Fall 2025 Mentorship Cohort, please join us at the Marietta Community House for a potluck dinner, drinks, and fun! Sign up to bring something to share on the Sign Up Genius, and feel free to bring a “plus-one” to the event – just let us know if they will be attending so we can ensure we have enough to eat! Looking forward to a night of great food and great community.
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event and others like it!
See you there!
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Manufacturing Month Celebration - Gamlet and White Rose
2025-10-30 14:30 - 19:00 | Gamlet, 1750 Toronita St, York, PA, 17402, United States
Please join us for October’s Manufacturing Month Celebration! We will be joining the team at Gamlet in York, PA for a Company Overview, Facility Tour, and Industry Veteran Storytelling Session, and finish the day with a Manufacturing Meet Up at White Rose. Please join us for food and beverages, networking, and forming positive connections with other young people in the manufacturing industry!
2:30 PM – Arrivals and Check In’s
2:45 PM – Company Overview
3:15 PM – Facility Tour at Gamlet
4:00 PM – Industry Veteran Storytelling Session
4:30 PM – Networking/Move to White Rose
5:00 PM – Manufacturing Meet Up at White Rose
7:00 PM – Event Concludes
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event and others like it!
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Special Thanks to our Host and Event Sponsor, Gamlet! Sponsors make events like this possible for the Young Manufacturers Network, and we couldn’t do it without them.

Wake Up Workshop: Communicating Across Generations
2025-10-23 08:00 - 09:30 | World Trade Center Harrisburg, 1000 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, 17103, United States
Join us for our October Wake Up Workshop: a morning event dedicated to networking and learning to help Young Manufacturers GROW.
This month, we’re welcoming Chad Chute from Tractus Leadership to lead an engaging session on Communicating Across Generations in the Workplace. With multiple generations working side by side, understanding differences in communication styles is key to building stronger teams, reducing conflict, and improving collaboration. You’ll walk away with strategies to:

Adapt your communication style to connect more effectively
Recognize the strengths each generation brings to the table
Build lasting professional relationships across age groups

Light breakfast will be provided, along with plenty of time for networking with peers.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first event is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register Now!
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor for our 2025 Wake Up Workshops:
Sandler Sales: Staub and Associates

The Central PA Chapter of Women in Manufacturing

Clangin' for a Cause Washers Tournament
2025-09-25 16:15 - 19:00 | Sahd Metal Recycling, 1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Please join us for an exciting day of competition, connection, and community impact in partnership with a bunch of other community partners! There will be a keynote from Katie Sandoe, a washers tournament, and plenty of food and drinks to go around. PLUS, the winning team will take home a $1,000 cash prize, with a matching $1,000 donation made to the local charity of their choice. We’d love to see a few YMN teams representing!
Register here!

Manufacturing Meet Up: Leonhardt Manufacturing
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Leonhardt Manufacturing, 800 High St, Hanover, PA, 17331, United States
Please join us for September’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Leonhardt Manufacturing in Hanover, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Also, look forward to a special behind-the-scenes, after-hours tour of the facility, too! Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

Industry Tour - Artifex Designs
2025-09-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Artifex Designs, 182 Orlan Rd, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Members, please join us for our September Industry Tour with the Young Manufacturers Network! We will be visiting Artifex Designs in New Holland, PA on September 3rd from 9:00 – 11:00 AM for a tour, company overview, and Industry Veteran storytelling session.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM – Arrival and Check In, Introductions
9:10 AM – Company Overview
9:40 AM – Facility Tour
10:30 AM – Industry Veteran Storytelling
11:00 AM – Event Wrap, Departure
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event, and others like it.
Register Here!
Special thanks to our hosts:

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Manufacturing Meet Up: Bierhall Brewing
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Bierhall Brewing, 1703 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Please join us for August’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at BierHall Brewing in Lancaster, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

Mentor/Mentee Pairing Session
2025-08-13 09:00 - 11:30 | PennAir, 580 Davies Dr, York, PA, 17402, United States
Please join us for August’s Mentor/Mentee Pairing Session at PennAir in York, PA! This special morning event will kick off our mentorship program by matching enthusiastic Young Manufacturers with seasoned Industry Veterans for one-on-one guidance. We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and coffee and light refreshments will be provided to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a young manufacturer looking for guidance or an industry veteran eager to share your expertise, you’re in the right place.
As part of the launch of YMN’s new MANTEC Mentorship Program, this session will help forge meaningful mentor-mentee connections. Attendees will be introduced to the program’s goals and get tips on making the most of the mentorship experience, ensuring both mentors and mentees are prepared to grow together.
The Young Manufacturers Network Mentorship Program is reserved for MEMBERS of YMN only. If you’re ready to launch your mentorship and become a member, join today! Industry Veterans are NOT required to be members of the Young Manufacturers Network to attend this event.
Register Now!
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor for our 2025 Mentorship Program:
TBD

Wake Up Workshop: Mentorship 101
2025-07-25 08:00 - 10:00 | Lancaster Chamber, 115 E King St., Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Join us for our July Wake Up Workshop: a morning event dedicated to networking and learning to help Young Manufacturers GROW. A panel of mentors and mentees will be walking through the basics of mentorship, covering topics like how to be a good mentor, the aspects of a proactive mentee, and how to sustain working professional relationships. This workshop is especially targeted towards those interested in participating in the YMN Mentorship Program and is sure to provide value for anyone from Operations to HR to Marketing and everyone in between. Light breakfast will be provided, as well as time for networking. Register today!
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first event is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register Now!
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor for our 2025 Wake Up Workshops:
Sandler Sales: Staub and Associates

The Central PA Chapter of Women in Manufacturing

Manufacturing Meet Up: Wyndridge Farm
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Wyndridge Farm, 885 South Pleasant Ave, Dallastown, PA, 17313, United States
Please join us for June’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Wyndridge Farm in Dallastown, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

DEVELOP - Wake Up Workshop: Personal Finance
2025-05-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Langan Financial, 3405 Board Rd, York, PA, 17406, United States
Join us for our May Wake Up Workshop: a morning event dedicated to networking and learning to help Young Manufacturers GROW. Tyler Quinn, Director of Financial Planning/Advisor at Langan Financial, will be taking us through a presentation on personal finance. This workshop is sure to provide value for anyone from Operations to HR to Marketing and everyone in between. Light breakfast will be provided, as well as time for networking. Register today!
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first event is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register Now!
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor for our 2025 Wake Up Workshops:
Sandler Sales: Staub and Associates

The Central PA Chapter of Women in Manufacturing

SUPPORT - Manufacturing Meet Up at Pizza Boy Brews
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Pizza Boy Brewing, 2240 Millennium Way, Enola, PA, 17025, United States
Please join us for May’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Pizza Boy Brews in West Enola, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

Industry Tour - Advanced Cooling Technologies
2025-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Advanced Cooling Technologies, 1046 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Members, please join us for our May Industry Tour with the Young Manufacturers Network! We will be visiting Advanced Cooling Technologies on May 8th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM for a tour, company overview, and Industry Veteran storytelling session.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM – Arrival and Check In, Introductions
9:10 AM – Company Overview
9:40 AM – Facility Tour
10:30 AM – Industry Veteran Storytelling
11:00 AM – Event Wrap, Departure
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event, and others like it.
Register Here!
Special thanks to our hosts:

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Industry Tour - GEA Systems
2025-04-29 09:00 - 11:00 | GEA Systems, 3475 Board Rd, , PA, York, PA, 17406, United States
Members, please join us for our April Industry Tour with the Young Manufacturers Network! We will be visiting GEA Systems on April 29th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM for a tour, company overview, and Industry Veteran storytelling session.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 AM – Arrival and Check In, Introductions
9:10 AM – Company Overview
9:40 AM – Facility Tour
10:30 AM – Industry Veteran Storytelling
11:00 AM – Event Wrap, Departure
This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Not yet a member? Join today for access to this event, and others like it.
Register Here!
Special thanks to our hosts:

Special thanks to our sponsor:

SUPPORT - Manufacturing Meet Up at Starview Brews
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Starview Brews, 224 Locust St, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Please join us for April’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Starview Brews in Columbia, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

SERVE - JA BizTown Day
2025-03-24 08:00 - 14:00 | JA BizTown, 610 S George St, York, PA, 17401, United States
Interested in giving back to the community? Join us on March 24th for BizTown with Junior Achievement! The Young Manufacturers Network will be joining Wolfgang Candy, MANTEC, and Junior Achievement for a day educating students in fifth and sixth grade from Hannah Penn School in personal finance.
Students are each assigned a job in this “mini-city” that houses 15 different business storefronts, and our role will be to help students complete the tasks assigned to them as part of their job description from about 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We will bring in lunch for the volunteers, so no need to worry about packing a lunch.
The roles are very self-explanatory, and there are always staff around to help, too. You do not need clearances – just bring a driver’s license.
Interested in joining us? Get registered today!
Register Here!

SUPPORT - Manufacturing Meet Up at Scrubby's
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Scrubby’s, 90 Martin St, Red Lion, PA, 17356, United States
Please join us for March’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Scrubby’s in Red Lion, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

SUPPORT - Manufacturing Meet Up at Mad Chef Brewing
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Mad Chef Brewery, 2023 Miller Road, East Petersburg, PA, 17520, United States
Please join us for February’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Mad Chef Brewing in East Petersburg, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Series Sponsor:
TBD

YMN/Mid Atlantic Machinery Collab at Steel Tech
2025-02-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Mid Atlantic Machinery, 6332 Flank Dr, Harrisburg, PA, 17112, United States
Please join us for a Collab at Steel Tech 2025 with our friends from Mid Atlantic Machinery! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, an Industry Veteran Storytelling Session from Mid Atlantic’s President – Kevin Kilgallen, a walkthrough of the trade show, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first event is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our hosts:

DEVELOP - Wake Up Workshop: Purpose in the Workplace
2025-01-23 08:00 - 09:30 | RG Group, 15 Flour Mill Road West, York, PA, 17406, United States
Join us for our first Wake Up Workshop: morning events dedicated to networking and learning from a fellow Young Manufacturer. Justin Urban, Director of Center of Excellence at RG Group, will be taking us through what it means to find “Purpose in the Workplace.”
Justin will walk us through why purpose is important, and the impact it can have on those that we lead and influence. This workshop is sure to provide value for anyone from Operations to HR to Marketing and everyone in between. Light breakfast will be provided, as well as time for networking. Register today!
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first event is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register Now!
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor for our 2025 Wake Up Workshops:
Sandler Sales: Staub and Associates

The Central PA Chapter of Women in Manufacturing

SUPPORT - Manufacturing Meet Up at Graphtech
2025-01-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Graphtech, 1310 Crooked Hill Road, Suite 800, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Please join us for January’s “Manufacturing Meet Up” at Graphtech in Harrisburg, PA! We will have time for networking and connecting with others in our industry, a tour of Graphtech’s facility, and drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Membership is required to attend.
Not yet a member? Please attend as our guest and see what the Young Manufacturers Network is all about! Your first social is on us – just register at the link below to let us know you’re coming. If you’re ready to become a member, join today!
Register here!
Thank you to our generous sponsors who have made this event possible:
Event Sponsor:
TBD
Host Sponsor:

SERVE - Lancaster Science Factory
2024-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
Interested in giving back to the community? Come SERVE with YMN on Friday, December 6th at Lancaster Science Factory!
We’re looking for about 10 volunteers to man an activity table centered around STEM from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM! We will build 2-dimensional shapes of snowflakes and 3-dimensional shapes of toothpicks and mini marshmallows. This activity helps students to understand how fun STEM can be!
The Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on, interactive science center for kids in Pre-K to 8th grade and their families. Lancaster Science Factory is open to the public and they host a wide variety of STEM educational programs and workshops and lead STEM educational outreach in our community! Lancaster Science Factory is located at 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602. Register below to SERVE with YMN!
Register Here to Serve!

DEVELOP - Intro to Manufacturing AI Lunch and Learn
2024-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Join us for our December Lunch and Learn – “Intro to Manufacturing AI” – with Dolphin Studios. This workshop will cover a brief history and background of AI, an overview of how AI actually functions, and then will end with a prompt engineering workshop to ensure you can make your AI work for you (not make it more work to use!).
Dolphin Studios is a locally-based AI solutions provider. Our speaker is Drew Piispanen!
Lunch and Learn’s are reserved for members of YMN only. If you are interested in this and other professional development opportunities, please register for membership here: Member Registration.
Register now for the Lunch and Learn!
