San José

Building Up Urban Manufacturing

Lunchtime Forum

Image courtesy of Flickr user Julian Bleecker.

After decades of decline, manufacturing is making a comeback. Manufacturing creates well-paying jobs, helps rebuild the middle class and builds pride of place. Hear about how San Jose is growing its urban manufacturing sector through creative marketing, policy, workforce development and more.

+ Chris Burton / City of San Jose Office of Economic Development
+ George Chao / Manex
+ Dan Gordon / Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
+ Lawrence Thoo / Work2Future

Admission

Free and open to the public.
Pre-registration is not necessary for this event.

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

Auxiliary Services

If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.