Breakfast Briefing: October 2026

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The Future is Made Here: How Investment, Innovation, and Partnership Are Shaping Dayton's Next Chapter

Join Pablo Cussatti, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Shearer's Foods, as he shares the story of the Moraine facility's transformation from a historic manufacturing site into a modern food production operation. Pablo will discuss why Shearer's chose Dayton, the partnerships that helped make the investment possible, the impact the facility is having today, and how trends in manufacturing, technology, workforce development, and consumer demand are shaping the future of growth in the region.

Pablo Cussatti serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer for Shearer’s Foods, where he leads manufacturing, supply chain, planning, sourcing, and operations across the company’s North American network. A seasoned operations leader with deep expertise in manufacturing, Pablo has spent his career helping companies improve performance, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams. Before joining Shearer’s, he developed broad experience across manufacturing environments and engineering disciplines, giving him a unique perspective on how businesses can successfully invest, grow, and adapt in a rapidly changing market.

Today, Pablo is helping lead Shearer’s continued expansion and operational transformation, including major investments in advanced manufacturing capabilities and the development of the company’s state-of-the-art Moraine facility. Passionate about workforce development, operational excellence, and creating opportunities for both businesses and communities, he brings a practical and forward-looking perspective on the future of manufacturing and economic growth.

Breakfast Briefing Sponsors:

 altafiber, KeyBank, Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co., LPA, and Think Patented