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indulge will come away with fresh ideas to enhance their busi- nesses, and will return to their employers with a whole new perspective on how to overcome day-to-day and long-range challenges. On the agenda:
• Innovative and revered technologies;
• Business development and optimization; and
• Workforce efficiency and productivity.
Special emphasis will be placed on maintaining focus on
your short- and long-term goals during these tough eco- nomic times.
Also on tap is an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, who will present their programs at the first-ever IMTS Industry Inspiration Day, on Monday, Sept. 13. Taking the stage will be:
• Aerospace: Allan McArtor, Chairman and CEO, Airbus Americas
• Automotive: Jim Tetreault, VP of North American Man- ufacturing, Ford Motor Company
• Energy: Denise Bode, President/CEO, American Wind Ener- gy Association
• Medical: Rene van de Zande, President/CEO, Emergo Group
Also making a keynote presentation (on Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m.) will be National Association of Manufacturers president and CEO John Engler. Engler will discuss how investment in innovation, technology and technical skills are critical to a strong U.S. manufacturing sector. MF
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