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DESCRIPTION:Trade Ready: Strategies for Manufacturing Growth in a Shifting 
 Global Landscape\n\n \n\nHosted by the Small Business Development Center (
 SBDC) at Florida Atlantic University\, this leadership breakfast is built 
 for Stage 2 Growth manufacturing businesses looking to scale operations\, 
 strengthen strategy\, and navigate the evolving dynamics of international 
 and domestic trade.\n\n \n\nThis strategy session brings together manufact
 uring leaders\, legal experts\, financial advisors\, logistics professiona
 ls\, and resource partners for a morning of actionable insights\, forward-
 looking conversations\, and peer networking within the manufacturing commu
 nity — focused on trade compliance\, operational resilience\, cost manag
 ement\, and emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing trade environment
 .\n\n \n\nAttendees will explore key trade updates across three critical a
 reas: legal frameworks\, including regulatory shifts and compliance consid
 erations affecting manufacturers\; finances\, covering trade financing\, t
 ariff impacts\, and capital access strategies\; and freight\, addressing s
 upply chain disruptions\, carrier relationships\, and logistics optimizati
 on. As a bonus topic\, attendees will examine the impact of AI on trade 
 — from predictive logistics and customs automation to AI-driven market i
 ntelligence and smarter sourcing decisions.\n\n \n\nWhether you are lookin
 g to strengthen your trade strategy\, manage risk\, reduce costs\, access 
 funding opportunities\, or build valuable industry connections\, this even
 t is designed to provide practical resources and meaningful engagement for
  manufacturers ready to compete and grow.\n\n \n\nNetworking Breakfast 
 🥞☕\n\n \n\nExplore programs\, tools\, and services available to suppo
 rt manufacturing businesses all while hearing from mutiple experts in the 
 manufacturing space through fireside chat-style session.\n\n \n\nExpert Sp
 eakers & Industry Insights 🎤💪🏽\n\n \n\nDiscover partnership oppor
 tunities and build relationships with industry leaders\, technology provid
 ers\, resource organizations\, and fellow manufacturers working to shape t
 he future of manufacturing.\n\n \n\nAI and automation in manufacturingSmar
 t factory and operational technology trendsBusiness growth and scaling str
 ategiesInnovation and digital transformationWorkforce development and futu
 re-ready talentSupply chain optimization and operational efficiencyEmergin
 g market opportunities and competitive advantages \n\nTechnology & Busines
 s Growth Resources 💼📈\n\n \n\nLearn how AI and emerging technologies
  are transforming manufacturingGain actionable business growth and operati
 onal insightsExplore technology strategies to improve efficiency and compe
 titivenessConnect with manufacturing leaders\, innovators\, and ecosystem 
 partnersDiscover funding\, workforce\, and business support resourcesBuild
  meaningful strategic relationships within the manufacturing ecosystem
LOCATION:FAU Fort Lauderdale Campus
SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Grid Breakfast
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.fau.edu/event/smart-manufacturing-grid-break
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CATEGORIES:Lecture
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