2026 Manufacturing Luncheon
Thursday, October 22, 2026 (11:15 AM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Broken Arrow is home to more than 300 manufacturers, making our city one of Oklahoma’s leading hubs for innovation, production, and economic growth.
Each year, the Broken Arrow Chamber and Economic Development Corporation come together to recognize the vital role manufacturing plays in strengthening our community and driving our local economy.
This year’s Manufacturing Luncheon will feature a panel discussion, Building the Next Generation of Skilled Manufacturing Talent, bringing together manufacturing and workforce leaders from across the region to explore what it takes to build and sustain high-caliber teams in Broken Arrow.
Panelists will discuss some of the most pressing workforce topics facing manufacturers today, including recruiting and retaining high-demand skilled talent, the impact of automation and emerging technology, and developing strong talent pipelines to support continued industry growth.
Featured Panelists:
Jason Kalmar, Operations Manager, Solar Turbines Broken Arrow
Jason oversees day-to-day production at Solar Turbines’ Broken Arrow precision machining facility, which produces components supporting gas turbine and compressor products used in power generation and the oil and gas industry. The Broken Arrow facility is currently experiencing a period of growth.
Jim Pierce, Director of Integrated Operations, FlightSafety International
Jim serves as Director of Integrated Operations at FlightSafety International, a leading aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays. He brings extensive operations leadership experience, including previous roles with CAE USA and L3 Technologies.
Heath Woodruff, Director of Partnerships / Head of Energy Practice, inSpring Careers
Heath leads inSpring’s work with energy and advanced manufacturing employers, helping identify skilled labor shortages and develop targeted talent pipelines for high-demand industries.
Join us as we celebrate Broken Arrow’s manufacturing community, hear directly from industry and workforce leaders, and explore the strategies that will help build the skilled workforce needed to support our region’s continued growth.
Registration and Refund Policy: Payment is due at the time of registration. A full refund will be issued if notification to the chamber is received 5 business days prior to the event. After 5 businesses days refunds will not be issued, but the registration will be transferable to another party in the same member business.
6808 S. 107th E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74133 United States
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