Get In on Next-Gen

We recently partnered with the Don Wood Foundation to bring Get In on Next-Gen to life—an event that convened grantee partners, next-generation manufacturing leaders, local businesses, peer funders and internal stakeholders. Together, they gathered to celebrate the Foundation’s legacy and explore what’s next for advanced manufacturing in our region.

The event honored the Foundation’s past, present and future. Attendees experienced the public premiere of A Winning Attitude: The Life and Legacy of Don Wood, a 30-minute documentary we were proud to help produce in partnership with the nonprofit organization.

Looking toward future innovation, the Foundation also introduced the Forward Together Blueprint at the event—a bold plan to radically lead the development and growth of the next-generation manufacturing workforce in northeast Indiana.

OLG supported both the event and the broader initiative through strategic consultation. We developed the Forward Together Blueprint theme, positioning and messaging strategy, and led the creative direction for the Get In on Next-Gen event.

The result was a clear, cohesive experience—one that honored the Foundation’s impact while setting a bold vision for the future of manufacturing in the region.

Thank you to the Don Wood Foundation for the opportunity to collaborate on such meaningful work—and for your continued investment in innovation across northeast Indiana.