Next General Meeting - Save the Date!

Our next general meeting will be on Thursday, May 14, 4:00pm-6:00pm. It will be hosted by Aero Marine Biotech at 3109 North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC. Tripp Jones will have a facility tour and useful presentations, including a report from Noah Swett, chairman of the UNCW student committee for "Project Meet and Listen". Light refreshments will be served.

CFMP Member in the News -

Jon Barber

Wilmington Biz recently mentioned CFMP member, Jon Barber, in an article entitled,. "Schools Have Manufacturing Mentor". Mandy Mills, the school district’s CTE director, said Barber and Wilmington Grill have since become “a model of impactful, community-centered partnership.”

“As chair of our advisory council, Jon provides strong leadership while actively encouraging other employers to get involved,” Mills said. “He regularly invites students into Wilmington Grill for tours and has even modified shop equipment, so students and other visitors can better see and understand the manufacturing process. Read full article

CFMP Merch!

Check out our cool new CFMP merch. Proceeds off all sales go towards supporting our mission. This online store is sponsored by SeaSide SilkScreening.



To Order Click Here

CFC is Hosting Employer Information & Networking Event

Cape Fear Community College invites you to an Employer Information and Networking Event on April 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at our Downtown Campus (G-Building, Room 101-A) located at 402 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401. This free event is hosted in partnership with

ApprenticeshipNC and is designed to help you strengthen and grow your workforce. RSVP here

CFMP Members in the News -

Mike Gawinski at UNCW

Mike Gawinski, part-time UNCW instructor, pictured here with founding president, Jackson Walser, was recently initiated into the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity as faculty advisor.

Alpha Kappa Psi joined CFMP in November of last year and has already begun to help the partnership in "Project Meet and Listen" (with 30 volunteers!). The new business fraternity was recently granted a charter in a ceremony on UNCW campus.

CFCC Youth Summer Camps

CFCC offers great exploratory camps for 12-17 year olds specific to a trade or career. Topics include: Welding, HVAC, Electrical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Mechatronics/Robotics. Coming soon is AgScience.

To see the schedules, click here

Seating is limited and all registrations are done online. The child is the student and each child needs an email of their own. Parental consent will be completed on the first day of camp.

NHCS CTE

Workforce Development Conference

Connect with 800 motivated high school students by conducting mock or real interviews, reviewing resumes and sharing industry insights to strengthen your future talent pipeline.

April 30 from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM

Wilmington Convention Center.

Click here to sign up

AME Lean Summit 2026

Join AME at the Charlotte 2026 Lean Summit, hosted by the AME Southeastern Region. This can’t-miss event is designed to help you drive lasting change, strengthen your lean practices and lead with people-centric purpose. This year’s summit features two dynamic keynote speakers, immersive workshops and insightful tours — each focused on practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately.

Click here to register

Thrive Lab at UNCW

In this 3+ month program, you will develop a network, learn new skills, and receive the mentoring needed to think like a CEO, CFO, and CPO, while maintaining what’s best about your small business. The total fee for the program has been reduced. Date: 

• May 11 8:30-4:30

Register here

Young Scientist Academy's 3rd Annual Breakfast Fundraiser

Join us Saturday, April 25 at Waterline Brewing Co! Check-in at 8:30am. Program will start at 9am. Each ticket includes: Entry for one, a delicious breakfast, a silent auction loaded with must-have items, and an opportunity to mingle with YSA students & STEM superstars. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Young Scientist Academy. Buy tickets

Safety School

• Dynamic and motivating keynote speakers on relevant safety topics
• > 30 exhibitors displaying the latest in safety and health workplace products and services
• Network with over 100 other safety and health professionals

For Info Click Here

Wilmington Young Enterprising Women

LEADERSHIP SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS

Communication Intelligence

April 30, 2026

6:00 PM EST

Virtual

• Understanding the complexity of communications
• Exploring the role of emotional intelligence
• Learning the basics of public speaking

Safety Minute

What if you could see (and prevent) the accident before it happened?

With a good Safety Committee, this is your superpower. Take time this week to look into your Safety Committee. Make sure the team is working like a well-oiled machine. It is well worth your time.



Safety tips provided by David Sawyer, founder of Port City Training and host of the "Help with OSHA" podcast and YouTube channel.