Diversification!

Southeast Michigan Diversification Summit

Date: 4/15/2009

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
University of Michigan Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Road, 1500 Social Science Building
Dearborn, MI 48128

Cost: $30.00

REGISTER NOW
This Summit will sell-out – early registration is recommended.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Automotive Diversification is an invitation only multi-part event where experts from four growing industry sectors will provide insight into manufacturing opportunities in those markets. Understand the components of a diversification strategy and be aware of the barriers to market entry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Manufacturers with resources and/or a capacity to diversify. This is not an appropriate event for service providers and is intended specifically for suppliers, targeting NAICS codes beginning with 31, 32, and 33. Two representatives from each company are invited.

WHY ATTEND?
Manufacturers continue to experience challenges in the automotive industry. Regional manufacturers have world class capabilities that other industry sectors are currently seeking. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has retained speakers who are experts in the respective fields.

Come and discover what it takes to break into new markets such as: alternative energy, aerospace and defense, government contracting and medical devices.

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AGENDA
9:00 – 9:15am

Opening Remarks:
Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano

9:15 – 9:45am

Market Diversification Presentation
Mike Coast, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

9:45 – 10:30am

Medical Devices
Christophe Sevrain, CJPS Enterprises

10:45 – 11:30am

Aerospace
Craig Wolf, Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association

11:30 – 11:45

“Surviving to Thriving”
John Antos, University of Michigan

1:00 – 1:45pm 

Government Contracting and Defense
Major General Bradley M. Lott (ret.), MEDC Defense Contract Coordination Center

1:45 – 2:30pm

Alternative Energy
Pedro J. Guillen, NextEnergy

2:30 – 3:30pm

Case Studies
TNT-EDM
W Industries

3:30 – 4:00pm 

Next Steps / Closing Remarks
Kelly Rogers, MEDC




Hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK, Detroit Economic Growth Corp., MEDC, Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. and Wayne County