Manufacturing Month

Over the next decade, 3.8 million new manufacturing workers will need to be hired in the U.S, with up to 1.9 million of those jobs likely to go unfilled if workforce challenges are not addressed, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.

To help bridge that gap, the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Business Retention & Expansion Committee, in partnership with Manufacturing Works, coordinates free public tours of Sheridan and Johnson County manufacturing facilities throughout the month of October.

Since 2017, the Chamber has participated in the annual National Manufacturing Day celebration on the first Friday in October. Known as “MFG Day,” Manufacturing Day is an annual national event to showcase modern manufacturing technology and to help shape people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment. In 2024, the Manufacturing Day celebration was expanded throughout the month of October to provide more opportunities for students and the public to visit the businesses.

“The annual manufacturing celebration provides students and the public the opportunity to see first-hand the innovative and diverse manufacturing work happening right here in Sheridan and Johnson counties,” said Chamber CEO Teresa Detimore. “Our goal is to inspire the next generation of makers and innovators and show our youth that they can have a rewarding career in the manufacturing industry.”

The schedule of tours and participating manufacturers is released at the end of September. For questions, please call the Chamber at (307) 672-2485.

2026 FREE PUBLIC MANUFACTURING TOUR SCHEDULE:

Please note that tours are subject to change and new tours may be added throughout the month. The schedule will be updated accordingly.