Last month, two of ISAIC’s team members attended the 2026 National Gathering hosted by Mechanism, centered around the theme, “Imagining the Future of Local Production.”

The gathering brought together makers, manufacturers, policymakers, educators, artists, faith organizations, community leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore what’s possible when production is rooted in community, care, and shared stewardship.

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) welcomed industry leaders, innovators, and community members to its fourth annual ISAIC Honors Award Ceremony on April 23, marking a defining moment in the organization’s growth.

Held in ISAIC’s newly expanded home at the College for Creative Studies’ A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, the evening celebrated both a physical expansion and the people driving meaningful change across the apparel and textile industry.