Butte Glenn Community College District - The Training Place

Dear North Valley Manufacturing Leaders, We’re excited to share to further develop a community of manufacturers focused on learning, collaborating, and improving together. Our collective goal is to strengthen our region’s manufacturing competitiveness while supporting your individual leadership and operational goals. Join Us! DATE: Friday October 31st, 2025 TIME: 1:00pm – 3:00pm LOCATION: Lundberg Family Farms, 5311 Midway, Richvale, CA 95974 AGENDA: Jes Vargas, President DPMG & Butte College Continuous Improvement Trainer will facilitate an affinity diagramming exercise to organize a large volume of ideas, issues, or feedback into natural categories so patterns emerge, and priorities can be set. Who are we? A group of Manufacturer Employer Leaders gathering to create a platform to learn from each other, access resources, and work together to overcome common challenges. What is our Purpose? To foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices among manufacturers to improve competitiveness and operational performance. Why Participate? Our fundamental premise is that enterprise excellence is fueled by an agile exchange of knowledge. Participants will explore enterprise improvement methods, share best practices, and network to enhance the value of their organizations while supporting leadership development. Core benefits include: Knowledge Sharing and Best Practices: Events, workshops, and online platforms to exchange insights and operational techniques. Access to Resources and Expertise: Leverage training, mentorship, and industry expert connections. Peer Networking: Confidential and trusted space to discuss real-world challenges and strategies. Community Building: Strengthen the North State manufacturing ecosystem through collaboration. How Often and Where? When: Quarterly, Friday’s 1:00pm-3:00pm Roundtables “Issues to Solutions” Possibly add a tour to match the topics selected and/or social Where: Rotate Manufacturing facilities and/or Butte College Skyway Center Will the content be relevant to my business and individual leadership challenges? Yes—your input will be captured, and you will participate in the prioritization of the topics. Topics may include Lean/Continuous Improvement, Learning Systems, Supply Chain Operations, Food Safety, People Safety, and Regulatory/Legal compliance. Who can join? Manufacturers located in Butte and Glenn counties are welcome. Are there guardrails? Yes—to ensure open and honest exchange, guidelines on confidentiality, conflict of interest, and collaborative participation are in development and will require input from all members. Thank you for being part of this exciting movement - shaped by your voice, fueled by your expertise, and driven by shared commitment to excellence. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on October 31st! It’s a Treat! With appreciation, Renee and Wade North Valley Manufacturing Employer Co-Chairs