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Manufacturing First is an event designed for Wisconsin Manufacturers to showcase industry advances, highlight successes, announce the latest developments, and provide premier networking opportunities. Attend this event to gain perspective on issues that make a difference for your business. 12:00 pm 7:30 am Registration & Exhibits 8:00 am Opening Remarks & Keynote Speakers Working Lunch & Networking 1:15 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions Manufacturing Competitiveness Imperative for USA Tax Strategies & Incentives for Manufacturers The 80/20 Rule Developing a Corporate Culture Chad Derenne, Senior Tax Manager at Baker Tilly and Barb Fleisner-LaMue, Regional Account Manager for WEDC Craig Giffi, Vice Chairman of Deloitte, LLP Mike Weller, President of Miller Electric Dan Ariens, President & CEO of Ariens Co. and Mark Rhyan, Executive Vice President & COO of Sargento Foods Inc. KEYNOTE SPONSORED BY 9:45 am How to Use Social Media to Connect to Job Seekers and Customers Break & Exhibits 10:00 am Booth Talks 11:00 am Morning Breakout Sessions Jeff Korhan, Author of the book, "Built-In Social: Essential Social Marketing Practices for Every Small Business" Risk Mitigation Steve Stich, Chief Risk Officer at Oshkosh Corporation Booth Talks 3:00 pm Stop Selling Vanilla Ice Cream: How to Differentiate Your Organization Through Strategy and Talent 2:15 pm Cocktails & Networking Reception 2013 Event Emcee Steve Van Remortel, Author of the Award-Winning Book, "Stop Selling Vanilla Ice Cream" Wisconsin's Investment in Solving the Skills Shortage Bill Jartz 5, 6, and 10 p.m. News Anchor, WBAY-TV and "Voice of Lambeau Field" for Green Bay Packers Secretary Reggie Newson; Scott Jansen, Director of Skills Development and Kris Levanetz, Human Resources Manager for Team Industries 22 | Insight on Manufacturing • July 2012 www.manufacturingfirst.com w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g .c o m