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September 2012

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CONNECTIONS BY LAUREL MCKENZIE Networking big draw for event Manufacturing First Expo & Conference set Sept. 26 at KI Center Convention Center in Green Bay. More than 400 Wisconsin manufacturers participated last year in the event, created with the goal of connecting and informing manufacturers around the state. "One of the things we heard from T he second annual Manufacturing First Expo & Conference takes place Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the KI Ann Franz, strategic partnerships manager at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and coordinator of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, a coordinating sponsor of the event. "So we've developed a program so there's time for people to network with one another. (manufacturers) is they wanted more time for networking, " says scheduled for attendees to explore booths in the expo, she adds. "It's a great way to network with potential customers, as well as to learn how to utilize innovation," says Franz. "It is an exciting event because, again, most of the time you're going to be networking and learning from one another. been built into the event, including from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., at lunch and during a cocktail reception capping the day at 3 p.m. Mickey Noone, president of First Plenty of time for networking has " " Time has also been Business Bank-Northeast, also a coordinating sponsor, says this year's event also addresses the need for young people to develop an interest in manufacturing. Separate from the main agenda, students, teachers and guidance counselors from schools in the region have been invited to meet with representatives from manufacturing. "We're having some school counselors and some middle school and high school kids come in and participate, allowing today's manufacturers to speak with tomorrow's workforce will give "the students and counselors " says Noone, noting that "One of the most valuable parts of the program is just being able to be around other manufacturers." – Mickey Noone, president, First Business Bank-Nor theast 22 | INSIGHT • September 2012 A CLOSER LOOK Manufacturing First Expo & Conference Sept. 26 at the KI Center, Green Bay Tickets: $75 Website: www.manufacturingfirst.com a better idea of what manufacturers are looking for. consider careers in manufacturing is a key initiative among manufacturers in the region. Following the success of last year's conference, organizers of Manufacturing First presented a check for $3,000 to support graduating high school seniors who are attending a technical college in the New North in a manufacturing- related degree program. Keynote speakers will address the Encouraging young people to " workforce shortage in manufacturing. Jim Morgan, president of the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Foundation and WMC vice president, will address, "How to Solve the Skills Shortage. of Bucyrus and special consultant for the state of Wisconsin, will discuss "Wisconsin' the skills shortage and global competitiveness will feature Breakout sessions on innovation, s 21st " Tim Sullivan, former CEO Century Workforce." www. insightonbusiness.com U PFR O N T

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