Manufacturing 101: MVP to MFG

From Idea to Manufacturing: Your Pathway Starts Here- Have an invention, prototype, or product idea you want to bring to life? Join us for Manufacturing 101: MVP to MFG – a two-part series helping innovators, makers, and small manufacturers turn concepts into reality. Discussion Topics: Designing and creating a prototype Taking your prototype to market Scaling and mass production Partnering for growth Why Illinois is the right place to manufacture Meet the experts guiding you from prototype to production: 🔹 Jeremy Brockhouse, Barton Makerspace – 25+ years in manufacturing & machining 🔹 Adrian Garces, IMEC – Technical Specialist, supply chain & operational efficiency 🔹Addison Merchut: Co-President & Co-Founder of Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing 🔹 Eric Sampson, Illinois SBDC – Helping businesses expand, scale, and secure funding 🔹 Chris Youngmark, Peoria NEXT – Business incubator director supporting innovation