NEWaukee: The Engine: A conference for makers and manufacturers

Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation presents
The Engine: A Conference for Makers & Manufacturers 
The exciting collaboration between HEDC & NEWaukee that draws a connection between DIY tinkerers and major manufacturers returns for 2017
 

Milwaukee, Wisc. September 5, 2017 — The Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation, with support from NEWaukee, is proud to announce The Engine: A Conference for Makers & Manufacturers is returning for its second year on October 3 – 6, 2017 in the Havenwoods neighborhood.  

This unique experience connects residents, employees, and employers of the neighborhood to one another, to the community’s greatest assets, and the vast offering of the maker-to-manufacturer movement. The goal of Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation is to celebrate what is “Made in Havenwoods”, share best practices and innovative approaches to attracting the next generation of talented people to local companies, and to explore the ingenuity that has made Havenwoods an economic engine for all of Milwaukee.

The 2017 Engine Conference will feature a series of programs including:

“Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation is excited to uncover the next generation of manufacturers and looks forward to making Havenwoods their place of business. We welcome makers and entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey to join us at The Engine and hopefully in the future be a contributing producer of what’s Made in Havenwoods,” explains Stephanie Harling, Executive Director of Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation.
 

To learn more about The Engine and to register for events, please visit: www.theenginewi.com.

To learn more about the comprehensive community revitalization efforts of Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation, please visit www.havenwoods.org.

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The Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) supports and serves as they develop new and innovative strategies that makes Havenwoods one of Milwaukee’s choice neighborhoods. Through public improvement projects, business retention efforts, marketing and promotion, and community development, HEDC is able to create an environment that is friendly to new investors, businesses and homeowners.
HEDC works with other civic organizations, the faith based community, stakeholders, and elected officials to develop potential solutions, to be a source of information, support for business owners, and to maintain and enhance the community pride that drives the success of the Havenwoods Community.

NEWaukee is a social architecture firm that specializes in community-based signature experiences centered on high-profile issues of importance for cities across the country. NEWaukee also provides consumer, employer brand and talent engagement services to major employers looking to attract and retain talent necessary to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit: www.newaukee.com