Kia Celebrates Its Contributions To American Manufacturing
Kia’s ad about its plant in West Point, Georgia might have been the most pointed message about American manufacturing ever featured in the Super Bowl.
Kia’s ad about its plant in West Point, Georgia might have been the most pointed message about American manufacturing ever featured in the Super Bowl.
Thor Industries CEO Bob Martin is among the few business leaders so far who have been willing to reach out to elementary schools, teachers and students to enhance appreciation for the RV company.
President Donald Trump personally jawboned Foxconn CEO Terry Gou into affirming the company’s wavering pledge to create thousands of manufacturing jobs in the Badger State.
The latest economic-development news out of Wisconsin involving Foxconn adds to the idea that politicians may want to beware of CEOs making promises.
More CEOs these days are thinking and acting like GM CEO Mary Barra, moving to get their corporate houses in order at least in part as a pre-emptive strike against the seemingly growing likelihood of a slowdown in the U.S economy.
William Ford Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., gave an on-stage interview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and talked about the company’s ongoing transition period, its autonomous vehicle efforts and more.
Notes from the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit during the press preview this week. Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne, who died in June, is one of the most influential CEOs at the show.
For auto CEOs, major transitions were taking place in 2018 that will continue to reshape the industry in 2019 and beyond.
The CPG industry remained in the midst of a revolution in 2018 as companies big and small, legacy and startup enterprises alike, responded to changes in consumer demand and preferences.
Barry Lynch, manufacturing solutions company Factora Solutions, is well-versed in the language of manufacturing and Industry 4.0, having spent many years with General Electric before joining team.
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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:
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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.
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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.