THE AMERICAN MANUFACTURINGHall of FameThe American Manufacturing Hall of Fame cordially invites you to join us as we induct our Class of 2015 on October 8, 2015. Please join us as we celebrate our region’s rich history in manufacturing and raise money to educate the next generation of advanced manufacturing workers.

2015 Inductees are from Bridgeport and New Haven:From Bridgeport ~ Bridgeport Brass, Moore Tool Company, and Wheeler & Wilson/SingerFrom New Haven ~ A.C. Gilbert, Brewster & Co., and Sargent Manufacturing Company.

Representatives from the 2014 companies inducted ~ Bridgeport Machines, Bullard Tool Co., Hubbell, Inc., Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, and Warner’s will formally induct the new members.

Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT) | $150Trumbull Marriott, Grand Ballroom | 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT

Reception, open bar, and three-course dinner begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. Induction Ceremony with customized video for each inductee

The Hall of Fame would like to thank all our sponsors, in particular our Platinum Sponsors Blum Shapiro and The Barden Foundation. Also Bridgeport Fittings, Ashcroft, Inc., ASSA ABLOY, Dworken, Hillman,

LaMorte & Sterczala, P.C., Morganti, Resource Development Associates, United Illuminating

You can call (203) 249-9859 to pre-order tickets and pay at the “will call” table the evening of the event by check, cash or credit card, or tckets can be purchased via EVENTBRITE no later than Oct. 5, 2015.

Any questions, please contact Dan Wisneski at dan@ideaengineusa.com or Emily Hyde at ehyde@peplacey.com

The Barden Foundation

There are two new tiers for small businesses and individuals. “Benefactors” will be acknowledged in both program and on screen with company logos and/or names during the induction for a donation of $500 each, which includes one ticket to the induction.

“Friends” will be acknowledged in the program with italicized emphasis for $250. For all funding opportunities, contact Emily Hyde at the e-mail address below