An opportunity for manufacturing and associate members to participate together in structured roundtable discussions led by knowledgeable facilitators. Select one topic from each of the following sessions. Be sure to register early–roundtables may be limited to the first 50 sign-ups.
- Session A: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 AM
- Session B: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 AM
- Session C: 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 AM
Next Generation Issues – Open to All Attendees
Resource: Debbie Pearce, Professional Communications Consultant
Session: A, B
Next Generation Issues – Open to Next Gen Only
Resource: Mandy Basel, Executive & International Networking Manager, Precision Metalforming Association
Session: C
PMA Business Report & Forecast for the Year Ahead
Resources: PMA Officers Wayne Boeckman, Gretchen Zierick and Bob Clay, and PMA President Bill Gaskin
Session: A
Expanding Business in a Changing Economy
Resource: Michael Corcoran, Expert on Leadership, Sales and Management
Sessions: A, B
Steel/Materials Update
Resource: William Hickey, President, Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp.
Sessions: A, B, C
Tough New OSHA Enforcement Coming
Resource: Douglas B.M. Ehlke, PMA Special Counsel
Sessions: A, B
Strengthening Your Labor Law Immune System
Resource: Douglas B.M. Ehlke, PMA Special Counsel
Session: C
Challenges and Opportunities for Manufacturers in Washington, D.C.
Resources: John Guzik & Omar Nashashibi, Founding Partners, The Franklin Partnership, LLP
Sessions: A, B
Women in Metalforming - Open only to women involved in metalforming businesses
Resource: Gretchen Zierick, President, Zierick Manufacturing Corporation and PMA First Vice Chair
Session: C
Preparing for the Upturn (When Planning Meets Opportunity)
Resource: Craig Fitzgerald, Partner, Plante & Moran, PLLC
Sessions: A, B, C