# Event Details - **Event Name**: From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Nathan Scherer on building SEI Manufacturing, selling to Patrick Industries, and what he's working on now. June 18, Syracuse.About this EventNathan Scherer founded SEI Manufacturing, scaled it for years, and sold it to Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK). After the close he stayed on as Director of Innovation. Today he's a co-developer behind South Shore Village, a 112-acre community he's building on Lake Wawasee. He also runs Start-Up Wawasee and invests in operators around Northern Indiana.On June 18, he's hosting OWN Indiana at South Shore Village in Syracuse and walking us through his story arc.THE NIGHT AT A GLANCEThursday, June 18, 20264:00 PM to 7:00 PMSouth Shore Village10601 N State Road 13, Syracuse, IN 46567$15 per ticket. Food and drinks included.Free for OWN Indiana members.Capped at 50.WHAT NATHAN WILL COVERWhat it took to scale SEI to the point Patrick wanted to buy it. What the Patrick deal looked like from the inside, and what came after the close. Why he left the corporate role and started building South Shore Village. What he's learned investing in other operators since. And what he'd tell himself if he could go back to year one of SEI.Format is a 45-minute conversation and open Q&A. Bring the questions you want to ask.THE RUN OF SHOW4:00 to 4:45 Arrive, food and drinks, networking4:45 to 5:30 Nathan's talk and Q&A5:30 to 7:00 Networking and optional self-guided exploration of South Shore VillageTHE VENUESouth Shore Village is a 112-acre development on Lake Wawasee that Nathan co-founded with Jeff Dyson. We'll be at South Shore Social, the on-site dining and entertainment space featuring multi-sport simulators, interactive darts, shuffle board, and a martini and bourbon lounge. Plenty of parking on site. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to find your way in.Feel free to walk the property during the networking time to explore the space.WHO THIS IS FOROwners, founders, ETA searchers, holdco builders, and operators running businesses across Indiana. If Nathan's story sounds like the one you're either living through or want to live through, you're in the right room.ABOUT OWN INDIANAOWN Indiana is a year-round community for people building, running, and acquiring businesses across Indiana. We host monthly events, publish a free monthly briefing called Operator Notes, and try to be useful. Learn more and subscribe at ownindiana.org.PHOTOGRAPHYWe'll take photos and a few short video clips with Nathan for post-event content. If you'd rather not appear in any of it, just let us know at check-in.QUESTIONSEmail connect@ownindiana.org. Same-day reply. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/syracuse/from-the-shop-floor-to-south-shore-an-evening-with-nathan-scherer/100001989173698078 - **Event Categories**: sports, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: South Shore Village - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Syracuse - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: South Shore Village - **lat**: 41.388096 - **long**: -85.7036597 - **full address**: South Shore Village, 10601 Indiana 13, Syracuse, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/33dfc513c4666b6d0385e5a0275baa7cdbca816d84bdb17f05ee04e167d8e250-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0f1e2e-gmir.jpg?v=1778661971 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer being held? - **A:** From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at South Shore Village, 10601 Indiana 13, Syracuse, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer? - **A:** From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer is organized by OWN Indiana | The Indiana Owner-Operator Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From the Shop Floor to South Shore: An Evening with Nathan Scherer 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 Syracuse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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