Colorado Manufacturing Partners was created to help solve a challenge many manufacturers know well. Despite the strength and innovation within Colorado’s manufacturing sector, resources have often been fragmented and difficult to access. Many businesses have been left navigating a patchwork of programs, opportunities and connections on their own.

COMP was built to help bring that network together. And more than that, build real, trusted partnerships that fuel growth for an industry where over 94% of businesses are small to midsize.

“Colorado Manufacturing Partners’ fundamental mission is simple: to stimulate and accelerate business development opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers and partners. I always tell people we are a manufacturing-first organization… if it’s not good for the manufacturer, if there is no demand, value or benefit, we’re not doing it. Simple as that,” explained Aloisi.

COMP’s Mission Momentum

Through industry stories, events, local trainings across the state, leadership peer groups and now, finding new and efficient ways to combat the manufacturing workforce crisis, COMP is building a trusted network across the state’s manufacturers. Today, COMP is well positioned to serve as the unified body bridging the gap between manufacturers, their local supply chain and industry partners and resources that enable smooth, scalable operations.

And at the center of it all is a bold, clear mission: position Colorado as a national hub for modern manufacturing technology and growth.

A vision already taking shape through the business-building initiatives designed to connect the right people, partners, programs and even sectors.

“This year my goal was to better align the Aerospace and Defense sector with their supply chain: industrial manufacturing. In Colorado, the focus has been mostly on the primes and Tier 1 suppliers, the larger A&D players, but I’m advocating for the smaller suppliers, who in more cases than not, are small shops reliant on a handful of customers or contracts, and who are just as important. They make the critical parts, pieces and raw materials that feed into the Tier 1s, and ultimately, the end systems government and commercial customers rely on. And these small to midsize outfits aren’t always categorized as A&D manufacturers because they also manufacture components and equipment for other industries, but they are mission-critical to supporting government-led initiatives and commercial innovation. I’d like these two sectors to better see themselves as one, or at minimum, better recognize the interdependencies downstream. If you look at it that way, all of a sudden, SMBs become wildly important.” stated Aloisi.

COMP Initiatives

Events like COMP2026, Colorado Manufacturing Partners’ signature event, bring manufacturers, suppliers, and partners together under one roof to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and spark new business opportunities. But the real work happening through Colorado Manufacturing Partners goes far beyond a single event, siloed partnerships, and even beyond state lines.

“The idea of COMP was born on the premise of connection. I’m a big believer that everyone can have a seat at the table as long as the value is clear and there is a ‘better than I left it’ attitude when it comes to investing in manufacturing. I’ve been excited to see the evolution of industry partnerships, who have historically been competing with one another, leave that behind for the bigger goal: How do we position Colorado as a national hub for modern manufacturing technology and growth? We’re also inviting our neighboring states who may not yet have a strong manufacturing foundation locally to join the network. Proximity is a huge benefit and cost-reduction driver when it comes to a manufacturer’s supply chain. And there is strength and magic in joining forces. Everyone knows that. We just need to do it with intention.”

Throughout the year, COMP creates opportunities for manufacturers to learn, connect, and collaborate in practical ways. Initiatives like COMP Lunch & Learns offer free, condensed training sessions designed specifically for busy professionals. Held over lunch and open to the broader network, these sessions focus on practical topics that leaders can apply immediately within their organizations. These include workforce development, internships, operational strategy, business growth, and more. The goal is simple: provide useful knowledge in an accessible format that strengthens companies and their teams.

COMP also works to elevate the voices and stories within Colorado’s manufacturing sector. Through ongoing industry spotlights, features, and interviews, the organization highlights manufacturers, partners, investors, and service providers who are helping move the industry forward. These stories share real-world insights, lessons learned, and perspectives from across the network, helping companies learn from one another while building stronger relationships across the sector.

Programs like COMP Leadership Circles further deepen those connections by creating small, curated peer groups for manufacturing leaders and industry partners. In these settings, business leaders can openly discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and gain perspective from peers who understand the realities of running and growing manufacturing businesses.

Together, these efforts are helping create something that has long been needed in the state: a central hub where Colorado’s manufacturers can connect, collaborate, and grow.

The Bigger Picture

Recognition like this is never just about one person. It reflects a broader shift already underway across Colorado’s manufacturing sector, and the relationships helping to drive it forward. Progress in manufacturing rarely happens in isolation. Rather, it grows through shared ideas, trusted partnerships, and a willingness to work together toward a larger vision.

And across Colorado, that vision is gaining traction.

The future of manufacturing in the state will be shaped not by any one company or leader, but by a connected network of manufacturers working together to move the industry forward.