The Manufacturing Day Host Toolkit is designed to help manufacturers plan successful MFG DAY events from start to finish. While specific to event hosts with manufacturing facilities, the Host Toolkit answers common questions and outlines steps that every MFG DAY host will find useful.
Download the Host Toolkit from: http://www.mfgday.com/playbook/MFGDAY-2015-Host-Toolkit.pdf
Topics covered in the Host Toolkit include:
Event FormatsThe first step in the event planning process is to decide on what to show visitors and how to share it with them. The Host Toolkit covers some common options, including:
• Facility Tour — the classic plant tour modified for MFG DAY audiences
• Presentation — a live presentation, demonstration, or video followed by a question-and-answer session
• Roundtable — an open discussion about a designated topic
AudiencesOne of the goals of Manufacturing Day is to give hosts a chance to show visitors what present-day manufacturing looks like. The Host Toolkit offers some suggestions for reaching out to the following audiences:
• Friends & Family —invite the children, spouses, and other relations of company employees, as well as close friends
• Politicians — connect directly with elected officials at the local, state, and national level
• Current and Prospective Customers and Suppliers — make business connections
• Press — gain event and company publicity
• Students — inspire the next generation of skilled workers
Tips for SuccessThe Host Toolkit also offers a number of suggestions for making events memorable, as well as reminders about the little things that can really make a difference. Some tips include:
• Directions & Signage — make it easy for guests to get to the event
• Scripting — create presentations and handouts for guests
• Displays — determine what capabilities to demonstrate and how
The Host Toolkit also includes a useful checklist to help hosts keep track of their planning process, as well as links to templates for writing letters to community leaders and press contacts.
Download a copy today to start planning your MFG DAY event from: http://www.mfgday.com/playbook/MFGDAY-2014-Host-Kit.pdf
If you have any questions or plan on holding a MFG DAY event contact us at 607-774-0022 x304
MFG DAY is October 2, 2015
See this and other newsletter articles at May 2015 Newsletter
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