/ Manufacturing Town Halls

Richmond Regional

Date/Time/Location

/ June 9

Sponsor

/ Greater Richmond Partnership

Program

/ Networking & Light Refreshments
Welcome 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
Closing Comments – Mark Every, VP, AMF Bakery Systems
AMF Factory Tour (OPTION)

Host

/ Mark Every, VP, AMF Bakery Systems; Sidney Harrison, CEO, ITAC

Special Guests

Roanoke Regional

Date/Time/Location

/ June 16

Sponsor

Program

/ Networking & Light Refreshments
Welcome 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
Closing Comments
Virginia Western Community College – Mechatronics Lab Tour (OPTION)

Host

/ Virginia Western Community College

Special Guests

Hampton Roads Regional

Date/Time/Location

/ June 18

Sponsor

/ Liebherr Mining Equipment Co.

Program

/ Networking & Light Refreshments
Welcome 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.
Closing Comments – Cort Rieser
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, VMA

Contact

/ 804.643.7489 or

Registration Information

Richmond Regional

Roanoke Regional

Hampton Roads Regional

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