Welcome Reception & Speed Networking

5/7/2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The FORUM will begin with a Welcome Reception giving attendees the opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow FORUM participants during this casual event.

Plant Tour

5/8/2025 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

We will tour a local finishing-related facility to see their operations first-hand, learn abou their processes, products and more.

Lunch

5/8/2025 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Team Building Exercise

5/8/2025 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Team Building Exercise
Get to know and connect with your fellow FORUM participants in a different light during our team building exercise. In addition to being fun, team building exercises develop leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Collaborate with your team members and develop a plan to reach the defined goal.  

General Sessions

5/9/2025 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Own Your Own Journey to Thrive in Your Career
Lindsey Nix, Nix Companies

My Journey to Leadership Panel
Hope Dollarhide, FANUC
Beth Bunton, Troy Chemical Industries, Inc.
Leigh Baird, Mighty Hook
Glori Vega, ACME Finishing

Topic Based Round Table Discussions
Nuances of Small & Family Businesses: Molly Kellogg, Hubbard-Hall
Social Media & Personal Branding: Lindsey Boyle, BASF|Chemetall
Human Resources: Lindsey Nix, Nix Companies
Engineering & Robotics: Hope Dollarhide, FANUC