WELCOME TO
THE SOUTH VALLEY INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATIVE
South San Joaquin Valley: A Growth Platform for Industries
The South Valley Industrial Collaborative (SVIC) is a partnership for community excellence whose purpose is to provide a platform to build industry-led, industry-driven, and community-supported partnerships which strengthen economies in the South San Joaquin Valley.
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The South Valley Industrial Collaborative provides a sub-regional platform for San Joaquin Valley industry and businesses to collaborate and connect with regional, state and national partner organizations to support the region's efforts of being a globally competitive location for manufacturing and industrial jobs.
Industrial Summit, Friday, November 13, 2020

Industrial Summit
November 13,2020 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual Event
The Industrial Summit will be virtual, and will allow for participants to gather good information and enjoy educational opportunities. The Summit will offer a choice of 10 different sessions and a closing session, and each presentation will be available online for later viewing at your convenience. Additional information on speakers and break-out sessions will be provided soon. Because the Summit is virtual, attendees may participate at no cost. To help cover the cost of the Summit, sponsorships are welcome! For details, contact Lowell Richardson, or Bruce Nicotero,
​Featuring
​+ Lance Hastings
President | California Manufacturers & Technology Association
Lance Hastings is president of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association. Previously he served as Vice President of National Affairs for MillerCoors. Before his long career as a manufacturing executive, he was the Vice President and Director of Government Relations from 1992 to 2003 at the California Grocers Association.

+ Melanie Hellwig White
President | Hellwig Products
Melanie Hellwig White is the president of Hellwig Products. Founded in 1946, Hellwig Products manufactures forged steel suspension products for a variety of vehicles including recreational vehicles, trucks, and SUVs and is an OE supplier for Oshkosh, Freightliner, and the United States military. Family-owned and operated, Hellwig Products is based in Visalia, California and has been manufacturing in California’s Central Valley for nearly 60 years.

CONTACT US
Bruce Nicotero
Chair, South Valley Industrial Collaborative
559-901-4207
2500 N. Plaza Drive
Visalia, CA 93291
USA