The FABRICATOR’s Leadership Summit

 

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“Time spent networking with peers is one of the most beneficial parts of the Summit. The roundtables allow me to engage, share, and learn with other fabricators that are passionate about critical business issues.” -Lori Tapani, Co-President, Wyoming Machine, Inc., Stacy, Minn. & Summit Alumni, 3 years

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Planned by executives of progressive job shops, The FABRICATOR®’s Leadership Summit exists to invigorate metal fabricators with an annual injection of knowledge, skill development, inspiration, and networking opportunities for the advancement of the greater manufacturing community.

Featured Keynote Speakers to Energize Your Leadership

Ned Monroe, Senior Vice-President, National Association of Manufacturers Drawing upon his extensive background in government affairs, Monroe will outline his efforts in directing public affairs activities for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) including grassroots engagement, issue advocacy, and election programs.

Tom Ziglar, Author of Born to Win, CEO of Ziglar, Inc., and son of the late Zig Ziglar In his interactive presentation, Born to Win for Business Leaders, Ziglar will bring together the connection between winning, vision, character, and personal and professional success.

Exchange Ideas & Best Practices with Peers

Anchors of the summit are non-competitive, peer-to-peer roundtable discussions. 2013 topics include: Business Development, Continuous Improvement Programs (Part 1 – Leading Change, Part 2 – Sustainability), Indicators & Systems for Forecasting, Strategies for Adding Capacity, and Workforce Solutions.

Gain Insight on Issues Keeping You up at Night

				Dueling Economists! Readers of the “Ask the Dr.” column in The FABRICATOR and Fabrinomics® e-newsletter know that FMA economic analyst Dr. Chris Kuehl delivers the news that matters most to you, without the hype typically found in consumer media. This year he will be joined by Donald McNeeley, Ph.D., president and COO of Chicago Tube & Iron Co., and a professor at Northwestern University.
				McNeeley gave the keynote address at last year’s annual meetings, and because of his popularity he and Kuehl will share the stage for a dynamic exchange about the election, the economy, and the manufacturing segment performance—arming you with the comprehensive analysis you need to make sound business decisions.

Forge New Business Relationships

Valuable networking with industry professionals from across North America round out the program. Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to expand your contact list during a fab shop tour, fun evening receptions, a golf tournament, and more!

One Location, Two Great Conferences

The FABRICATOR®’s Leadership Summit will once again be co-located with FMA’s Toll Processing Conference. Attendees from both events will come together to hear keynote presentations, share meal and exhibit space, and join in networking receptions.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 SUPPORTERS
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsor	Bronze Sponsors		Copper Sponsors
Partners
Exhibitors
Butech Bliss, Herr-Voss Stamco, FORMTEK Inc., Lantek Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., Red Bud Industries, The Hollingsworth Companies