Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Automotive Are Thriving In Indiana
Companies of all types are finding the talent, infrastructure and support they need in Indiana.
Companies of all types are finding the talent, infrastructure and support they need in Indiana.
A stellar business climate is turning Indiana from the Crossroads of America to the “State Where Things Get Done.”
While debate will likely continue over the causes of global warming, companies have been getting on board with developing and implementing renewable energy sources that help minimize CO2 emissions and with making conventional thermal-power generation-based fossil fuels more energy efficient.
Cottingham & Butler turns to local colleges for a number of training programs, from business and leadership to computer skills, and considers these critical for their business’ ongoing success.
Workers’ perceptions of a city’s quality of life and quality of place are critical to their decisions about where to work and for whom. Recent
Iowa is the only state that offers a supply chain model to help in-state businesses and those looking to expand into Iowa the opportunity to optimize their supply chain and reduce costs.
CEOs looking to relocate or expand a manufacturing business should focus on those states where government leaders understand the manufacturing landscape in their state and are actively strengthening the industry.
Manufacturing has been through radical change as a result of globalization sharply increasing competition. But that doesn’t mean the sector can stand still.
Modern manufacturing no longer thinks in terms of white or blue collar—the workers it needs now are “new-collar”.
A thriving section of American industry is taking inspiration from half a world away.
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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.