Manufacturing Roundtable: Strong Teams for SUCCESSion Planning
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 8:00-9:30 AM
S. Dale High Leadership Center
1861 William Penn Way
Lancaster, PA 17601 United States
How much time are you investing in shaping the future of your business—not just managing the demands of today? Successful business owners and leaders understand that long-term sustainability of any business depends on developing strong leadership depth, building capacity in key roles, and having a clear plan for who will lead next when they decide to step aside.
Join the Lancaster Chamber and MANTEC for an interactive discussion with Bruce Nilson of Future Direction, who will share nine practical lessons learned from more than 35 years of helping business owners and leaders successfully navigate succession planning and mentorship. Attendees will also have opportunities to participate in breakout roundtable discussions, exchanging ideas and insights with peers throughout the session.
Whether you’re planning for retirement years from now, preparing your next generation of leaders, or simply want to build a stronger, more resilient organization, this session will provide valuable insights to help you shape the future of your business—starting today.
Meet The Speaker!
Speaker: Bruce Nilson, Certified Management Consultant
Bruce is a Certified Management Consultant with a reputation for helping his clients set and reach their goals by having a sound strategy and solid leadership. He has more than 35 years’ experience working with more than 300 organizations in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, food processing, commercial construction, engineering, as well as many nonprofit organizations. He has guided many business owners and executives in their succession planning and leadership transitions.