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The Official MFG Day 2025 Kickoff Event

 

Cultivating Tomorrow: Inspiring the Future Workforce Through Biosolutions

Novonesis North American Headquarters
Franklinton, NC
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

 


As the national spotlight shines on North Carolina for MFG Day 2025, the Manufacturing Institute and Novonesis are proud to present this year’s kickoff event—bringing together industry, education and government to spark student interest in high-tech, high-growth careers. This event will offer students firsthand exposure to cutting-edge research labs, modern production environments, and local education and training pathways. Together, we are cultivating a future-ready workforce and strengthening the talent pipeline that fuels economic growth through biosolutions.

Press conference begins promptly at 11:15 a.m. EDT

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Registration for this event has now closed. Please contact Carson Billingsley, [email protected], if you have not yet registered but wish to attend.

Meet the Speakers

Speakers

Tue Micheelson
President
Novonesis North America

Carolyn Lee
President and Executive Director
The Manufacturing Institute

Meredith Archie
President
NC Chamber Foundation


Secretary Lee Lilley
North Carolina
Department of Commerce