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"I am honored to be named to the North Carolina Chamber's Board of Directors.
There is simply no stronger unified voice for the North Carolina business community
than that of the North Carolina Chamber." Billie Redmond, Coldwell Banker Commercial
TradeMark Properties
“I was a member of the North Carolina Chamber long before I became a legislator. The organization’s leadership is critical to the future economic health of our state. Every business should belong to the North Carolina Chamber.” NC Sen. David Hoyle, 25th District
What North Carolina Makes, Makes North Carolina
June 10, 2008 The Grandover Resort Greensboro, NC
Presented By: GlaxoSmithKline
Online Registration is now closed. Members may still purchased tickets at the event. Available seating is not guaranteed.
Dr. Barry Asmus to Keynote Manufacturing Summit
Dr. Barry Asmus has been named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States. As Senior Economist for the prestigious National Center for Policy Analysis, Dr. Asmus does more than just speak on policies, he is actively involved with their implementation. With over twenty-five years experience on the speaking platform, Dr. Asmus presents a powerful picture of America's future, both here and abroad.
The Manufacturing Summit is a gathering of our state’s manufacturing community to discuss legislative, regulatory, and legal issues confronting a key part of our state’s economic well being. The Summit was highly successful in the inaugural year of the Chamber’s Manufacturing Council, with over 350 attendees. This year’s event provides you the opportunity to showcase your company to a statewide audience of employers and potential customers. We expect to once again have a capacity crowd on hand. Be sure to reserve your sponsorship by May 21, 2008.
Tentative Schedule of Events (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
8:30 a.m. Registration Opens
Opening Session
Education Panel: Addressing Manufacturing's Workforce Needs in the Classroom
Scott Ralls, NC Community College System
Brett Vasey, Virginia Manufacturing Association
Peggy Walton, Center for American Workforce, NAM
Special Session
Report from the 21st Century Transportation Committee
Brad Wilson, Chairman
Sen. David Hoyle
Rep. Becky Carney
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Workers' Comp - A Competitive Disadvantage for North Carolina Business
Ray Evans, General Manager, NC Rate Bureau
Breakout 2: Keeping North Carolina Union Free
Glenn Spencer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Tom Nettleman, Nettleman Consulting, LLC
Jerry Oliver, Smith Moore LLP
Breakout 3: Staying Competitive in a Global Marketplace
Outsourcing, Jim Steinberg, Kilpatrick Stockton
Lean Technology, Stephen Parker, Datacraft Solutions, Inc.
Innovation in Engineering, Ray Scherzer, GlaxoSmithKline
Lunch Session
Results of the 2nd Annual Manufacturers Poll
Lew Ebert, North Carolina Chamber
Luncheon Keynote
Dr. Barry Asmus, Senior Economist of National Center for Policy Analysis
Manufacturing Study Report – What North Carolina Makes, Makes North Carolina
Dr. Graham Toft, Growth Economics
Special Session
Workplace Wellness: The Top Priority for a Healthy Economy
Robert J. Greczyn, Jr., Blue Cross Blue Shield
Leadership Session
“Meet the Candidates” for North Carolina Governor
The Honorable Beverly Perdue, Lieutenant Governor
The Honorable Pat McCrory, Mayor of Charlotte
Closing Remarks
The North Carolina Chamber’s annual Manufacturing Summit is the premier industry event in the state and serves as an arena for manufacturing issues and ideas to be discussed. As a sponsor, you will play a vital role in shaping our state’s future. Reserve your spot as the event is sure to sell out.
