Built to Last: Workshop + Connect Series

​Registration for this event is limited to Mississauga-based businesses:

• ​Manufacturing business owners

• ​Operations leaders and plant managers

• ​SME manufacturing leadership teams navigating growth and uncertainty

• ​Post‑secondary leadership supporting workforce development in manufacturing

​Event Description

The Built to Last is a three-part industry focused workshop series led by Invest Mississauga focused on helping manufacturers strengthen resilience, improve performance, and navigate growth in an increasingly complex business environment.

​This first session focuses on the fundamentals that matter most: improving operational resilience, strengthening financial discipline, identifying hidden performance gaps, and making investment decisions with confidence.

Grounded in real manufacturing experience, participants will engage in practical discussion, learn from industry peers, and explore strategies that can be applied immediately within their organizations.

​Agenda

​Part 1 — Practical Workshop Panel

​Join the conversation with local manufacturing industry leaders and representatives from MNP Ltd. and Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) on the following topics:

• ​Lessons from manufacturers managing volatility and margin pressure

• ​What owners and leaders should prioritize to improve stability and competitiveness

• ​Common gaps and issues that quietly impact performance

• ​Grants, incentives, and financing programs

• ​Guidance on making disciplined investments and avoiding poorly timed capital decisions

​Part 2 — Connection Session

​A focused networking session for participants to make targeted introductions, exchange insights, and build relationships that support future collaboration and growth.

​Why Attend

​Leave with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and a clearer perspective on the decisions that matter most in today's manufacturing environment.