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Key Takeaways & Resources: Based on the discussions and questions from Friday, we've compiled some additional resources for your convenience, which can be found by clicking on the links below:

  • Presentation Recordings and Slides:
    • Review the Presentation
    • View the Event Recording Part 1: Ryan Brickwood opening remarks, Tyler Potter on economic and tariff updates, and Andrew James, John Fox, Chris Holmes, Tom Theis, and Mike Swartzentruber on data analytics and KPIs for manufacturers.
    • View the Event Recording Part 2: Kaitlyn Robison on tax updates, Travis Strong on OT vs IT cybersecurity implications, and a leadership panel with Andrew Geiser, Clayton Newman, Randy Kitzmiller, and Scott Allen.

  • Reading and Resources Referenced:
    • The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, permanently embeds key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while adding new incentives and enforcement measures. Three major components directly impact manufacturers: permanent 100% bonus depreciation for qualified business property, the repeal of mandatory R&D expense capitalization with retroactive acceleration for 2022-2024 costs, and permanent 20% QBI deduction for pass-through entities. Key Takeaways from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act | - Rea Business Advisors.
      • Rea has created a comprehensive chart summarizing the major provisions of the OBBBA and their potential impact on businesses and individuals. Key Takeaways from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act | - Rea Business Advisors. This visual breakdown helps manufacturers quickly identify which provisions apply to their specific situations and plan accordingly. The chart is particularly valuable given that many implementation details remain unclear pending IRS guidance.



October 3, 2025
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

The Arden Shisler Conference Center
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster, Ohio 44691

Join us for an essential Manufacturing Day event designed specifically for industry leaders navigating today's complex business landscape. This comprehensive day-long conference brings together manufacturing professionals to tackle the most pressing challenges facing our industry.