Past Events
SE Indiana Automotive Expo
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Location: Park421 Building, 987 U.S. 421, Greensburg, IN 47240
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – Seminar Registration; 9:00-11:30 a.m. – "Nuts and Bolts" Seminar; 9:00-12:00 p.m. – Expo Booths Open; 12:00-1:00 p.m. – Luncheon; 1:00-6:00 p.m. – Expo Booths Re-Open
Join the Indiana District of PMA as we gather for the SE Indiana Automotive Expo on November 28. The Indiana District is partnering with Greensburg Decatur County Economic Development Corporation, Japan-America Society of Indiana, Inc. and HomeFederal to bring you this exciting all-day event featuring:
- The Nuts and Bolts of Japanese Supplier Relationships seminar presented by Dr. Rena Pomaville, president of Tsunagari Services, Inc., which will provide information on traditional Japanese customer/client relationship from an insider’s perspective.
- Luncheon with keynote address by Kim Hill from the Center for Automotive Research with timely information about trends in the automotive industry.
- Exhibits from manufacturers and service providers in the automotive industry from a 13-county region.
Who should attend:
- Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, Purchasing Agents, Engineers and Plant Managers
Cost: $70 per person for seminar, lunch and expo; $20 per person for lunch and expo; FREE admission to Expo only
Register online at www.edcgdc.com/auto_expo/
Sponsored by: Economic Development Corporation, Japan-America Society of Indiana, Inc. & Home Federal Bank
Indiana District Florida Scramble
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Location: Hillview Country Club located at I-65 & S.R. 44
Schedule: 1:00 - Shotgun start, Dinner & prizes will follow the round
Prices: (Includes cart, beverages, meal and prizes)
| Members/Single | $110 |
| Member Teams (4 Players) | $420 |
| Nonmembers/Single | $130 |
| Nonmember Teams (4 Players) | $500 |
Limited to the first 72 players to sign up!
Sponsorships with Advertising
| Hole Sponsorship | $100 |
| Refreshment Carts (2 Available) | $300 each |
Sponsor deadline: June 1, 2007. For sponsorship information contact Dietra at 317-275-6812 or dietra@purdue.edu.
CEO Roundtable
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Location: Batesville Tool and Die, 177 Six Pine Ranch Rd., Batesville, IN 47006
Schedule: 9:30 a.m. – Registration; 10:00 a.m. – Program; noon – Lunch; 12:30 p.m. – Facility Tour; 2:00 p.m. – Program; 4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Join the Indiana District of PMA for its CEO Roundtable on April 12, 2007 as industry leaders gather to discuss the current environment of the metalforming industry and the profound transitions that are underway. PMA First Vice Chairman Ralph Hardt will join us to discuss current business issues, conditions and economic indicators that impact your company.
Roundtable discussion topics include:
- Healthcare: Thinking outside the box: Company clinics
- Metalforming advocacy in Washington, D.C.
- Workforce development issues and resources
- Other topics of interest to participants
Attendees will benefit from:
- Exchanging views, experiences and ideas with peer industry leaders
- Receiving updates on business conditions, strategic tactics and efforts being conducted that impact your company
- Establishing valuable relationships with local metalformers
Additionally, following lunch, the Batesville Tool & Die team will escort guests on a tour of its facility. Batesville Tool & Die was founded in 1978 and has formed a highly skilled and enthusiastic workforce that competes in today’s global market. Batesville Tool & Die is considered a leading manufacturer in our industry, particularly in deep-drawn stampings and motor housings.
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