# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Manufacturing Matters
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 02 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the strength of manufacturing in the Greater Spokane Valley at our Manufacturing Matters Awards Night. This annual event recognizes the companies that are driving innovation, operational excellence, and community impact across our region.

The evening will feature the announcement of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Award winners in three categories:
 
Operational Excellence
Innovation
Manufacturer of the Year

We are excited to announce Jeff Utecht will be this year's keynote speaker!

Jeff Utecht is a global consultant and expert in generational leadership. With 20+ years of experience, he has guided Fortune 500 companies and leaders worldwide in navigating today’s multigenerational workforce. Blending entrepreneurial experience and global insights, Jeff offers practical strategies for engaging and retaining employees across generations.


Join us Oct. 2 at CenterPlace to celebrate the people and businesses who keep our region moving forward.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spokane-valley/manufacturing-matters/200028831409619
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Spokane Valley
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Centerplace Regional Event Center
- **lat**: 47.680151049675
- **long**: -117.22360940113
- **full address**: Centerplace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-5054, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Manufacturing Matters
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Manufacturing Matters being held?
  - **A:** Manufacturing Matters takes place on Thu, 02 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 02 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm at Centerplace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA 99216-5054, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Manufacturing Matters?
  - **A:** Manufacturing Matters is organized by Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Manufacturing Matters is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Spokane Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Manufacturing Matters sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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