November 12 (Saturday) Sessions
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Opening Comments
PMA 2011 Chairman of the Board, Bob Clay
Strategies for Economic Growth
Jeb Bush, Former Governor of Florida
Sponsored by: The Quarterly Club (no logo)
U.S. economic policy currently lacks effective strategies to combat high unemployment, weak economic growth and unstable financial markets. Governor Bush will discuss how future economic growth requires confronting tough challenges, such as reforming social security, promoting consumer-driven health care, creating stable, cost-effective regulatory rules and lowering tax rates, while eliminating loopholes. Job-creating benefits of international trade must be recognized. And the U.S. education system must be transformed, so opportunities for economic growth are matched by skills of the next generation.
During his tenure as governor of Florida, Jeb Bush instituted sweeping reforms to replace outmoded policies that no longer worked effectively. At the heart of his success was his ability to inspire citizens, businesspeople and policy makers to embrace change as the only way to take charge of the future. Governor Bush’s themes of leading and embracing change, combined with his passion for strengthening education are essential in assuring a bright future.
Political Analysis: 2012 Elections
Dana Perino
With the 2012 presidential and congressional elections taking place almost exactly one year from the date of the PMA Annual Meeting, the campaigns will be moving into high gear. Ms. Perino will provide her insight into the presidential candidates and examine their strategies. She will address the issues that will most likely drive the campaigns in both the primary and general elections. Ms. Perino also will analyze the campaigns for control of the House and Senate and the current political climate in Washington, including budget and debt negotiations between the White House and Congress.
Dana Perino was the second female and the first female Republican to serve as the White House Press Secretary, serving under President George W. Bush (2007-2009). In 2009, President Obama appointed her to the Broadcasting Board of Governors where she has become especially engaged in global women's health and welfare issues. Currently, Ms. Perino is the president of her own consulting company and a contributor to Fox News, FoxNews.com, and National Review and Politico. She also is the executive director of Crown Forum, Crown Publishing's conservative imprint.
November 13 (Sunday) Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Breakfast Sponsored by: (Plante & Moran logo)
Opening Comments
PMA 2012 Chairman of the Board, P.J. Thompson
Improve Results & Improve Relationships through Better Negotiations
Jeoff Burris, Founder and Principal, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Better bottom line financial performance does not have to come at the expense of your customers, suppliers or other employees. Using a collaborative approach you can achieve the results you want while building better relationships. Mr. Burris will present how you can build a culture of collaborative negotiations to develop mutually beneficial customer/supplier relationships, optimize value and improve bottom-line performance.
With twenty years of specialized experience in the automotive industry, Jeoff Burris is a purchasing expert who possesses the detailed knowledge necessary to transform an underperforming organization into a world-class leader. Burris, a noted team builder, led his purchasing staffs at Ford Motor Company, Metaldyne and Intier Automotive Seating to successful records of substantially increased savings. With a career path that has taken him from post-college days as a production supervisor to the executive boardroom as a Chief Procurement Officer and General Manager of a P&L Group, Burris understands the nuances of automotive industry purchasing. Also a proven global manager, he can be credited with establishing and running profitable facilities and joint ventures in India, Korea and Mexico.
Economic Outlook for 2012
William A. Strauss
Senior Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
The “Great Recession” of 2008 and 2009 ended in the middle of 2009 with significant impacts on the economy. The economy experienced outsized losses in housing, manufacturing and jobs. Yet, what should be a robust recovery is not occurring, nor expected. Consumers are saving at an increased pace, limiting the growth of consumer spending. Credit conditions, while significantly improved from what existed during the recession, remain relatively tight and will act as a headwind to growth. Mr. Strauss will look at the performance of the overall macro economy with specific attention paid to key economic sectors and indicators.
William A. Strauss is a senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, which he joined in 1982. His chief responsibilities include analyzing the current performance of the Midwest economy and the manufacturing sector for use in monetary policy. He produces the monthly Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index and organizes the Bank's Economic Outlook Symposium and Automotive Outlook Symposium. In addition, he conducts several economic workshops and industrial roundtables throughout the year.
PMA & PMAEF Annual Meeting of Members Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a plated lunch and learn about key factors related to your PMA membership. Updates on advocacy and PMAEF projects as well as a report on the PMA business will be featured. Spouses/guests are invited to attend.
PMA Awards of Excellence Networking Reception
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Network with peers and celebrate the achievements of industry leaders at the 2011 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming reception. Winners are recognized in the areas of design, process control, product development, productivity, quality, safety, and training and education.
