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Southeast Michigan Diversification Summit
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Southeast Michigan Diversification SummitDate: 4/15/2009Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: University of Michigan Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Road, 1500 Social Science Building Dearborn, MI 48128 Cost: $30.00 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Registrations will be accepted at the door. Payment may be made by cash or check only. Please make checks payable to Ann Arbor SPARK. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Automotive Diversification is an invitation only multi-part event where experts from four growing industry sectors will provide insight into manufacturing opportunities in those markets. Understand the components of a diversification strategy and be aware of the barriers to market entry. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Manufacturers with resources and/or a capacity to diversify. This is not an appropriate event for service providers and is intended specifically for suppliers, targeting NAICS codes beginning with 31, 32, and 33. Two representatives from each company are invited. WHY ATTEND? Manufacturers continue to experience challenges in the automotive industry. Regional manufacturers have world class capabilities that other industry sectors are currently seeking. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has retained speakers who are experts in the respective fields. Come and discover what it takes to break into new markets such as: alternative energy, aerospace and defense, government contracting and medical devices. Click here for a map to the event AGENDA 9:00 – 9:15am Opening Remarks: Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano 9:15 – 9:45am Market Diversification Presentation Mike Coast, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center 9:45 – 10:30am Medical Devices Christophe Sevrain, CJPS Enterprises 10:45 – 11:30am Aerospace Craig Wolf, Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association 11:30 – 11:45 “Surviving to Thriving” John Antos, University of Michigan 1:00 – 1:45pm Government Contracting and Defense Major General Bradley M. Lott (ret.), MEDC Defense Contract Coordination Center 1:45 – 2:30pm Alternative Energy Pedro J. Guillen, NextEnergy 2:30 – 3:30pm Case Studies Greg Rothermel – TNT-EDM Ed Wagner – W Industries Dean Massab – Roush Enterprises 3:30 – 4:00pm Next Steps / Closing Remarks Kelly Rogers, MEDC  Hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK, Detroit Economic Growth Corp., MEDC, Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. and Wayne County Media Sponsor: WWJ
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