Camping Trip Itinerary
Richmond Regional
Date/Time/Location
/ June 9Sponsor
/ Greater Richmond PartnershipProgram
/ Networking & Light RefreshmentsWelcome and Introductions–Sidney Harrison, CEO, ITAC
VMA Legislative Scorecard and 2015 General Assembly Wrap-Up Report - Brett Vassey, President & CEO or VMA Director Brett Vassey
Roundtable with Manufacturers
Discussion Topics:
- International Trade Development – How do we grow manufactured exports 50% by 2020? What resources are available to SMEs for international market development? Export financing? Export insurance? Are traditional economic development strategies working for existing businesses?
- Greater Richmond Partnership – Export Initiative – Bethany Miller, VP, GRP
- Technology – Do Virginia’s tax policies punish industry for capital investment? How can companies use cybersecurity resources to harden systems and protect business continuity?
- Regulation and Labor – Is Federal Government regulation out of control?
Workforce Priorities Workshop – Industry-recognized Skills Credentials and the role of the Community Colleges, Private Schools and K-12 CTE & STEM Education. Resources for students and employers.
- Manufacturing Skills Institute & Dream It Do It Virginia: Closing the Workforce Skills Gap by 2020, Inspiring Future Workers & Finding Funding -Katherine DeRosear and Vanessa Rastberger, Manufacturing Skills Institute
AMF Factory Tour (OPTION)
Host
/ Mark Every, VP, AMF Bakery Systems; Sidney Harrison, CEO, ITACSpecial Guests
Roanoke Regional
Date/Time/Location
/ June 16Sponsor
Program
/ Networking & Light RefreshmentsWelcome and Introductions–Sidney Harrison, CEO, ITAC
VMA Legislative Scorecard and 2015 General Assembly Wrap-Up Report - Brett Vassey, President & CEO or VMA Director Brett Vassey
Roundtable with Manufacturers
Discussion Topics:
- International Trade Development – How do we grow manufactured exports 50% by 2020? What resources are available to SMEs for international market development? Export financing? Export insurance? Are traditional economic development strategies working for existing businesses?
- Technology – Do Virginia’s tax policies punish industry for capital investment? How can companies use cybersecurity resources to harden systems and protect business continuity?
- Regulation and Labor – Is Federal Government regulation out of control?
Workforce Priorities Workshop – Industry-recognized Skills Credentials and the role of the Community Colleges, Private Schools and K-12 CTE & STEM Education. Resources for students and employers.
- Manufacturing Skills Institute & Dream It Do It Virginia: Closing the Workforce Skills Gap by 2020 and Inspiring Future Workers& Finding Funding -Katherine DeRosear and Vanessa Rastberger, Manufacturing Skills Institute
Virginia Western Community College – Mechatronics Lab Tour (OPTION)
Host
/ Virginia Western Community CollegeSpecial Guests
Hampton Roads Regional
Date/Time/Location
/ June 18Sponsor
/ Liebherr Mining Equipment Co.Program
/ Networking & Light RefreshmentsWelcome and Introductions
VMA Legislative Scorecard and 2015 General Assembly Wrap-Up Report - Brett Vassey, President & CEO or VMA Director Brett Vassey
Roundtable with Manufacturers
Discussion Topics:
- International Trade Development – How do we grow manufactured exports 50% by 2020? What resources are available to SMEs for international market development? Export financing? Export insurance? Are traditional economic development strategies working for existing businesses?
- Technology – Do Virginia’s tax policies punish industry for capital investment? How can companies use cybersecurity resources to harden systems and protect business continuity?
- Regulation and Labor – Is Federal Government regulation out of control?
Workforce Priorities Workshop – Industry-recognized Skills Credentials and the role of the Community Colleges, Private Schools and K-12 CTE & STEM Education. Resources for students and employers.
- Manufacturing Skills Institute & Dream It Do It Virginia: Closing the Workforce Skills Gap by 2020 and Inspiring Future Workers& Finding Funding -Katherine DeRosear and Vanessa Rastberger, Manufacturing Skills Institute
- Regional Manufacturing Leadership: Connecting Supply and Demand for Industry Credentials – Cort Rieser, Liebherr Mining Equipment Co.
Liebherr Mining Equipment Co. Tour (OPTION)
Host
/ Cort Reiser, VP, Liebherr Mining Equipment Co.Special Guests
Sponsorship/Contact Information
Staff
/ Sharon Sykes, Member Services Director, VMAContact
/ 804.643.7489 orRegistration Information
Richmond Regional
Roanoke Regional
Hampton Roads Regional
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