Industry Showcase

Industry Sessions include

• MSA Care
• RACKSteel
• Threads of Life
  • As a Threads of Life family member and volunteer, Melanie will share her story of a life-altering and devastating workplace tragedy she went through in the hope of preventing another family from having to experience a similar situation and to heighten awareness about what we can do in our own workplaces to be an advocate for safety
• TJ's Workplace Hearing Testing
• Vertical Bridge HR
• Nederman
• Motion
• Value Driver | What Happens to Safety When the Owner's Not on the Floor
  • Many safety programs look strong when the owner is present, but what happens when they're not?

    In many trades businesses, critical safety decisions, procedures, and expectations live in the owner's experience rather than in the business itself. That creates more than an operational risk; it creates a safety risk. If standard operating procedures exist only in someone's head, consistency disappears the moment they step away.

    This session explores how reducing owner dependency strengthens safety, accountability, and business resilience. You'll learn practical ways to build systems where safe work is repeatable, responsibilities are clear, and safety standards are embedded into everyday operations—not dependent on one person's oversight.

    Key takeaways:

    • Identify hidden safety risks created by owner-dependent operations
    • Turn tribal knowledge into documented, repeatable safety systems
    • Create accountability that doesn't rely on constant supervision
    • Build a business that's safer, stronger, and prepared for sustainable growth or succession