Accelerating Growth & Innovation for U.S. Manufacturers

The Manufacturing industry sector within the WBENC network includes more than 3,000 businesses, generating over $43 billion in revenue, and supports over 120,000 full and part-time jobs in the U.S. (WBENClink.org).

The WBENC Manufacturing Center of Excellence (MCOE) equips manufacturers with industry insight, capacity-building, access to partners and opportunity pathways.  

Aligned with National Priorities: 

The MCOE supports the SBA’s Made in America Initiative by advancing the growth, resilience, and competitiveness of American‑based manufacturers.

 

 

Upcoming Opportunities:

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The Manufacturing Center of Excellence at the Upcoming WBENC National Conference

Get involved with the WBENC Manufacturing Center of Excellence at the WBENC National Conference, coming to Salt Lake City, Utah, June 15-18, 2026! The MCOE will be activating in a number of ways, including:

  • Manufacturing Experiences on the Expo Floor
  • Manufacturing Industry Labs
  • WBE Connections – Manufacturer Groups
  • Meet the Manufacturers
  • Engagement with Partner Organizations

Registration is NOW OPEN for the WBENC National Conference!

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Explore Key Focus Areas
Collaborative Industry Insight

We bring manufacturers and industry partners together to build a shared understanding of market dynamics, explore emerging manufacturing trends, identify common challenges, and inform collaborative approaches to supply chain engagement. 

Includes:

  • Supporting small, midsize, emerging, and established manufacturers
  • Strengthening connections between manufacturers and corporate leaders
  • Identifying barriers to supply chain participation and shared opportunity areas
  • Highlighting manufacturers’ roles in U.S. supply chains, competitiveness, onshoring efforts, and overall impact on the U.S. economy

 

 

Supply Chain Engagement & Alignment

Targeted resources to help manufacturers understand industry expectations, expand access to supplier opportunities, and position them for supply chain engagement. 

Includes:

  • Capability-building insights supporting scalability and supplier readiness
  • Identification and navigation of potential supplier opportunity pathways
  • Strategic learning to support supply chain participation and capability alignment

 

 

Innovation & Emerging Opportunities

Forward-looking insights and learning resources designed to help manufacturers strengthen their capabilities, adapt to evolving industry priorities, and position their businesses for long term growth and resilience. 

Key areas:

  • Sustainability, efficiency, and evolving market and customer expectations.
  • Emerging manufacturing technologies and operational innovations.
  • Industry informed perspectives on shifts in infrastructure, energy, and domestic manufacturing priorities.

 

 

Value Proposition
For Corporate Members
  • Visibility into manufacturers with targeted capabilities.
  • Curated engagement with qualified, emerging, and strategic manufacturers.
  • Insights into industry trends and collaboration with other corporate professionals

 

 

For Manufacturers
  • Long-term growth and capability-building
  • Clear understanding of corporate expectations
  • Direct exposure to supply chain leaders, and decision-makers

 

 

For Ecosystem Partners
  • Opportunities to share thought leadership and expertise
  • Visibility into high potential and emerging manufacturers
  • Alignment with mission-driven outcomes that support manufacturing competitiveness and U.S. economic resilience

 

 

Supplier Spotlight
Bay Corrugated Container, Inc.
Packaging & Corrugated Products
Manufacturing COE Community

MCOE Leadership Committee  

Manufacturing leaders, corporate partners, and industry experts shaping strategic direction, priorities, and long‑term impact for the manufacturing ecosystem. 

Corporate Partners 

Manufacturing and corporate leaders who provide industry perspective, share best practices, identify supply chain opportunities, and help align manufacturers with evolving market and procurement expectations. 

Manufacturing Business Leaders  

Producers, fabricators, and innovators across manufacturing sectors.

 

 

WBENC MCOE Leads
Ecosystem Partners
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