GM, Ford Intensify Automakers’ Rush To Make Batteries For EVs
CEOs are committing to proprietary development and manufacture after difficult “make-or-buy” decisions.
CEOs are committing to proprietary development and manufacture after difficult “make-or-buy” decisions.
Chicago, Grand Rapids and Columbus are emerging as ideal locations for manufacturers looking to up their digital game.
CEO Bob Wheeler and brain trust lean into new products, manufacturing refinements, brand building and sales tools.
Head of giant’s SnackFutures unit says launching its own brands helped Mondelez know what entrepreneurs need.
Collective approach to vetting startups and funding proofs of concept benefits members that range from Whirlpool to Amway.
President of St. Louis-area HVAC company pressed for transparency and connection during Covid and after.
While you’re standing in the corner office trying to spot problems from 50,000 feet, they’re seeing them up close. If you can activate your team and turn them into your eyes and ears, you’ll learn more about your business than you ever dreamed possible.
CEO Durst focuses on manufacturing to help startups scale up and to advantage company’s own three brands.
Founder Steve Heckeroth believes the time has come for battery-powered models for growing markets in agriculture, golf-course maintenance, fruit production and even horse tracks.
Eagle Protect founder Ardagh investigates U.S. manufacture of pristine gloves for food and medical processing.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.