ACG Cleveland: Manufacturing in a Moment of Uncertainty: What the Data Is Telling Us

Event Details

When:

February 23, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST

Where:

Location Name

MAGNET

Location Address

1800 E. 63rd St.
Cleveland, OH 44103
United States

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Overview

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Join ACG Cleveland for an exclusive tour and presentation at MAGNET featuring Ethan Carp Karp, President & CEO of MAGNET, as he unpacks the latest data shaping the manufacturing landscape.

At a time marked by economic volatility, labor challenges, supply chain shifts, and evolving trade dynamics, manufacturers and deal professionals alike are navigating heightened uncertainty. Drawing on exclusive survey data, regional insights, and national trends, Ethan will share what the numbers reveal about the current state of manufacturing—where risks are emerging, where opportunities remain, and what leaders should be watching in the months ahead.

The program will include a thought-provoking presentation and discussion designed for executives, investors, and advisors supporting the manufacturing ecosystem followed by guided tour of MAGNET’s state-of-the-art facility. Attendees will gain valuable perspective on how data-driven insights can inform strategy, investment decisions, and growth planning in an evolving market environment.

The evening will conclude with time for a Happy Hour and Networking.

Speakers

Dr. Ethan Karp

MAGNET

Dr. Ethan Karp transforms companies and communities. As President and CEO of MAGNET, he helps manufacturing companies grow through technology, innovation, and talent. Dr. Karp is passionate about driving economic prosperity in Northeast Ohio. Each year, MAGNET helps manufacturers create thousands of jobs and uplifts thousands of people by helping them secure manufacturing careers. He’s a committed change-maker and community builder, serving as the founding Board Chair of Greater Cleveland Works, Executive Board member of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition and the Cleveland Leadership Center, Faculty Director at Case Western Reserve University, and Board member of the Greater Akron Chamber, Team NEO, Greater Cleveland Career Consortium (GCCC), and Cleveland Playhouse.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

Cleveland

Event Materials

AGENDA:

4:30 - 5:00 pm: Mix and Mingle

5:00 - 6:00 pm: Presentation / Q&A / Tour

6:00 - 6:30: Networking to include Food and Beverage

PRICING:

YACG: $40

ACG Member: $50

Non-Member: $70