Manufacturing First

WELCOME TO 2018 MANUFACTURING FIRST GET READY FOR A DYNAMIC, IMPACTFUL DAY AT THE 8TH ANNUAL MANUFACTURING FIRST EXPO & CONFERENCE! With over 200 exhibitor booths and 1,000 plus attendees, this year's Manufacturing First event will not disappoint! On behalf of event originator and presenting sponsor First Business Bank, in partnership with the NEW Manufacturing Alliance and Insight Publications, we're proud to host this event in Northeast Wisconsin during Manufacturing Month. Bringing people together with a passion for manufacturing is natural for us here, as one out of four residents in this region are employed in the industry. It's the backbone of our economy and we're proud to be a part of strengthening it though events like Manufacturing First. Today will kick off bright and early at 7:00am with breakfast, registration, and networking. We encourage you to join us for our featured keynote speaker, Bob Chapman, CEO and Chairman at Barry-Wehmiller Companies, as he presents Truly Human Leadership, where he will challenge traditional thinking about how to run a business and how to be an effective leader. Immediately following the keynote presentation, we will feature two special presentations. First Business Bank will host "Fast-track Your Company's Growth With Customer Financing Strategies – A National Manufacturer Panel Discussion." In this session, you will learn the key benefits of offering customer financing, determine how it may work for your company, and hear best practices from industry experts. Please consider joining First Business Bank immediately following the keynote presentation in Grand F. Simultaneously, Oshkosh Corporation will be hosting special presentation "People First Leadership in the Oshkosh Family," where they will talk about how they transformed their Fortune 500 company by putting people first. The expo show floor will be open from 9:30am to 3:00pm – make sure to check out the interactive XCELLD Booth Exhibitors – First Business Bank, Oshkosh Corporation, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. New this year on the expo show floor is the First Business Bank "Power Hour" from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. There will be music and registrations for special giveaways during this hour ONLY, so make sure not to miss out on the party that closes out the show floor! Manufacturing First is designed for Wisconsin manufacturers to showcase industry advances, highlight successes, announce the latest developments, and provide premier networking opportunities. We hope you'll enjoy the variety of topics and connect with people who can help your business grow and prosper. We're so glad you chose to attend Manufacturing First! PRESENTED BY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: - 2 -

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