The Faces of Manufacturing Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall / Capitol Steps on the State Capitol complex in Bismarck.
Tickets are priced at $35 (pre-registration required) with no virtual attendance option.The luncheon is a high-profile celebration of North Dakota’s manufacturing sector, highlighting the contributions and diversity of individuals driving innovation, production, and economic growth across the state.
Manufacturing accounts for approximately 7.3 % of the state’s GDP, employing over 28,000 North Dakotans — about 6.7 % of the workforce.
The event is co-hosted by the Greater North Dakota Chamber and Impact Dakota, marking a capstone to the statewide “Faces of Manufacturing” campaign, which spotlights honorees through August and September.
This year’s spotlighted individuals include:
Tyler Hlibichuk, Transportation & Shipping Manager at Baker Boy, Dickinson Impact Dakota
Dennis Dahl, Senior Engineering Specialist, Bobcat Company, Gwinner Impact Dakota
Kari Butterfield, Operational Excellence Manager, Cavendish Farms, Jamestown Impact Dakota
Jamie Brandt, Production Manager, Cirrus Aircraft, Grand Forks Impact Dakota
Sara Irizarry Rodriguez, Director of Food Safety & QA, Cloverdale Foods, Mandan Impact Dakota
By bringing these leaders and teams together, Bismarck becomes a stage for the statewide conversation about workforce development, manufacturing investment, and innovation in technology and processes.
Vicki Bellin, Fabrication Manager, ContiTechUSA, Wahpeton
As October 10 approaches, local readers should keep tabs on:
Final schedule and speaker announcements (morning agenda, keynote)
Registration status (seats are limited, and there is no at-door ticketing)
Media coverage plans and opportunities to engage or attend
Local business participation — Bismarck manufacturers and sponsors may be highlighted
This luncheon is more than a social event: it's a statement about how Bismarck and North Dakota frame the future of manufacturing, workforce development, and economic growth. For local workers, students, and businesses, it’s a moment to engage, celebrate, and connect.
