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2025 Coastal Bend Manufacturing Day Expo
The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation will host the region's fourth annual Coastal Bend Manufacturing Day Expo on October 3rd, 2025! More details to come.
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About MFG DAY
Engage. Immerse. Inspire.
Each October, we mark Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) in the Coastal Bend, embracing the transformative impact of the fourth industrial revolution. As advanced manufacturing technologies reshape our world, they create exciting new career paths. Whether tomorrow’s workforce is interested in becoming bioengineers, data analysts, robotics technicians, or playing crucial roles in operations, our manufacturing sector offers diverse opportunities.
MFG Day provides a unique platform for local manufacturers to showcase their facilities, demonstrate their cutting-edge processes, and highlight the wealth of career opportunities available to our region's students and future job seekers. Join us and explore how you can engage in this vital and enriching experience!
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MFG Day 2023
Recap Video
Agenda
OCT 4
8:00 am - 1 pm
FEMA DOME - Del Mar West Campus
Student Agenda
8:00am – 11:30am……….Registration and Help Desk Open
8:00am – 10:00am……….Light Breakfast and Beverages are available
8:00am – 11:00am……….Career and Innovation Exhibitor Space Open
8:45am – 11:15am……….Del Mar West Campus Walking Tours (weather permitting)
Departure from FEMA Dome every (15 minutes) beginning at 8:45am, 30 students per tour
8:40am – 10:50am……….Tech Forum Demonstrations
15-minute immersive presentations from manufacturers to students on their technologies and workplace culture.
9:00am - 9:15am..............Cheniere
9:20am - 9:35am..............Tech-Labs
9:40am - 9:55am.........Electrify Your Future with MMR Construction
10:00am - 10:15am.........Corpus Christi Army Depot
10:20am -10:35am..........Tesla Lithium Refinery​
Manufacturers & Businesses Agenda
8:00am – 11:30am..........Registration and Help Desk Open
8:00am – 10:00am..........Light Breakfast and Beverages are available
8:00am – 11:00am..........Career and Innovation Exhibitor Space Open
8:30am – 9:10am............Breakout and Roundtable Session
Seating is limited and one a first come, first serve basis for all sessions
8:30am - 9:10am.............Early Bird Breakout: City of Corpus Christi: What You Need to Know Bond 2024 & Sales Tax Reauthorization
9:20am - 10:00am...........Breakout 1A: Railroad Commission: Rules and Regulation Update
9:20am – 10:00am..........Breakout 1B: PNC Bank: Access to Capital and Investment
10:10am - 10:50am.........Breakout 2A: Del Mar College: Advanced Manufacturing - the Pathway to Success
10:10am - 10:50am........Breakout 2B: Texas Association of Manufacturers: 2024 Legislative Outlook
11:10am -11:30am.........Lunch Service and Seating
11:30am – 1:00pm.........Lunch and Keynote Panel Presentation:
Future Ready Texas: Navigating Emerging Energy Landscapes
Featuring: Judith Talavera, President & CEO to AEP Texas
Gabe Guerra, President & CEO of Kleberg Bank and Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner
Dr. David Ma, Dean of the College of Engineering, TAMU-CC
Keith Heyer, Technical Department Head, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
Shawn Waldron, Senior Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel, HBW Resources
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Future Ready Texas: Navigating Emerging Energy Landscapes
Lunch and Keynote Panel Presentation, Featuring:
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Judith Talavera
President & CEO of AEP Texas
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Gabe Guerra
President & CEO of Kleberg Bank,
Port of Corpus Christi Commissioner
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Dr. David Ma
Dean of the College of Engineering,
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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Keith Heyer
Technical Department Head,
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
Shawn Waldron
Senior Director of Government Affairs
and General Counsel,
HBW Resources
Participating Exhibitors
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Ballyhoo Plastics
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Corpus Christi Army Depot
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Corpus Christi Water | CCW
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Center for Emerging Energies
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Cheniere
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Coastal Bend Workforce Solutions
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Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority and Commute with Enterprise
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Del Mar College
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Del Mar College Contractor Resource Center
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Dixie Iron Works
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Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
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MEYER
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MMR Constructors
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PNC Bank
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Port of Corpus Christi Authority
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SkillsUSA of Texas
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Spherion Staffing
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Tech-Labs
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TESLA Lithium Refinery
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The Reynolds Company
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Turbomachinery Industries
Why Attend MFG Day?
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STAND OUT TO THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
Inspire Over 200 promising area students at this showcase of innovative technologies and processes.
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CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
Network with top regional manufacturing professionals, enhancing your industry connections and collaboration opportunities.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS & KEYNOTE PANEL
Learn from experts about critical topics, including workforce development, advanced manufacturing, regulatory impacts, 2024 legislative outlook, and comprehensive security strategies
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GET INVOLVED TODAY!
Click the appropriate button below to begin the registration process. Need help, reach out to our contact below
The Venue
FEMA DOME
Del Mar College West Campus
4244-4266 Old Brownsville Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
