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International Manufacturing Conference & Expo

14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Galleriea at Erieview Tower
1301 East 9th St.
Cleveland, OH
Tuesday, February 14 – Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Industries targeted: Automotive, construction and agriculture, medical, shipbuilding and marine, food & beverage equipment, plastics, machine tool or material handling, hydraulics and pneumatics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and various equipment

Sponsor: The Manufacturing Mart, Penton Media and the City of Cleveland
Sponsor Web Address: www.themanufacturingmart.com
Sponsor Phone Number: (216) 583-9300
More info: www.mfgtradeshow.com

Management Leadership Series with Andrew Savitz

16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

MAGNET Manufacturing Innovation Center
1768 E. 25 St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8 – 11am

Andrew Savitz is a creative business leader, advisor, author and speaker, with over 20 years of hands-on experience assisting corporations to become leaders in sustainability and environmental performance and reporting. An internationally known expert on corporate social responsibility and sustainability, Mr. Savitz is the author of The Triple Bottom Line: How the Best Run Companies are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success - and How You Can Too. Mr. Savitz will provide practical advice to executives, managers and companies on how to create a blueprint for a sustainable, profitable future in today's daunting era of environmental and social pressures- in what he calls the “age of accountability.

Registration available one month prior to the event.

Sponsor: MAGNET
Sponsor Web Address: www.magnetwork.org
Sponsor Contact: Linda Barita
Sponsor E-Mail: linda.barita@magnetwork.org
Sponsor Phone Number: (216) 391-7766

Webinar: Realities and Benefits of the Free Trade Agreements in Columbia and Panama

23 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Online
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2 – 3pm

This one-hour webinar is packed with information on the business climate, market opportunities and how to finance them in both Colombia and Panama. Free Trade Agreements with these countries were recently signed for good reasons: Colombia is the 3rd largest economy in Central and South America and Panama is not only a maritime and air transport hub, but an international trading, banking and services center par excellence. Senior Commercial Officers of the US Embassies in Bogotá and Panama City will pinpoint potential opportunities. Hear first-hand experience from Caterpillar Latin America offering their perspective on doing business in the region. Learn about how to finance your exports with the help of our speaker from the Export Import Bank of the United States offering suggestions on how to optimize your business deals in the region.

The U.S. Commercial Service requires event registrants to accept specific Terms and Conditions and review Product Standards before payment can be collected.

Thursday, February 23, 2012 2-3 PM ET Cost: $15 per participant, payable by credit card

A question and answer session will be held immediately following the presentation.

Sponsor: U.S. Commercial Service
Sponsor Web Address: emenuapps.ita.doc.gov…
Sponsor Contact: Wanda Barquin
Sponsor E-Mail: Wanda.Barquin@trade.gov
More info: emenuapps.ita.doc.gov…

2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center
Washington DC
Monday, February 27 – Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The third annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit will be held at the Gaylord Convention Center. This event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of clean energy technologies. The Summit's unique combination of leaders makes it the perfect forum for developing energy solutions that will enable America to out-innovate our global competitors.

Sponsor: ARPA, U.S. Dept. of Energy
Sponsor Web Address: www.energyinnovationsummit.com
Sponsor Contact: Sarah Wenning
Sponsor E-Mail: wenning@techconnect.org
Sponsor Phone Number: (512) 697-8849
More info: www.energyinnovationsummit.com…

AWS Conference on Automated Welding

06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort
Orlando, Florida
Tuesday, March 6 – Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Early registration discount deadline: January 20, 2012.

Talks will be made on a variety of topics, including tandem arc welding, hybrid welding, several hot wire processes, the new SAT process from Sweden, as well as presentations on the latest in networking, laser welding, welding of aluminum, robotic inspection, and friction stir welding. Speakers on U.S. Army challenges, such as GMA welding of titanium and the welding of ballistic steels will also be on the agenda.

Sponsor: American Welding Society
Sponsor Web Address: www.aws.org
Sponsor Phone Number: (800) 443-9353
More info: www.aws.org…

The MFG Meeting: Manufacturing for Growth

08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Orlando, FL
Thursday, March 8 – Sunday, March 11, 2012

Cosponsored by the Association for Manufacturing Technology; American Machine Tool Distributors' Association; National Tooling & Machining Association and Precision Metalforming Association.

The MFG Meeting (Manufacturing For Growth) brings together a broad spectrum of manufacturing business owners and top industry executives for a 4-day forum on how we can work together to restore manufacturing to its rightful place as an engine that drives the U.S. economy.

Jointly produced by four major industry trade groups, this ground-breaking event tackles the issues that affect the entire realm of manufacturing and provides a forum for a conversation that can’t be found at any event presented from a single sector’s perspective.

Pricing Information

Early-Bird Rates through 2/10/2011

$1,095 – Association Member Early-Bird
$ 995 ($100 discount) – Association Member Additional Registration
$ 695 – Association Member Spouse Registration
$ 695 – Member Guest Registration
$1,595 – Non-Member Registration

Rates Beginning 2/11/2011

$1,295 – Association Member
$1,195 ($100 discount) – Association Member Additional Registration
$ 695 – Association Member Spouse Registration
$ 695 – Member Guest Registration
$1,595 – Non-Member Registration

Sponsor: AMT, AMTDA, NTMA and PMA
Sponsor Web Address: www.themfgmeeting.com
Sponsor E-Mail: meetings@amtonline.org
More info: www.themfgmeeting.com