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SUMMARY:Shaw Industries Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for an exclusive\, executive-level tour of the award-winning Shaw Industries Plant 15 located in Cartersville\, GA! \n\n\n\nThis experience is designed for manufacturing executives and senior operations leaders and offers a peer-to-peer look at one of the most advanced facilities in the industry.  \n\n\n\nPlant 15 is the world’s largest carpet tile manufacturing site\, employing 1\,100 associates. It operates as a carbon-neutral facility producing low-embodied-carbon products under the Shaw Contract and Patcraft brands. \n\n\n\nThe tour highlights state-of-the-art technologies\, operational efficiencies\, and Shaw Industries’ commitment to sustainability\, quality\, and community investment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/shaw-industries-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Shaw Industries Plant 15\, 5225 US-411\, Cartersville\, Georgia\, 30120
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Industry,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Mixology of the Markets: Wine\, Cocktails & Global Trends
DESCRIPTION:This event is by invitation-only and registration is open to c-level executives\, or equivalent\, of manufacturing companies.  Invitations are non transferable. Refunds provided for cancellations up to 48 hours in advance. \n\n\n\nManufacturing company executives are invited to join NextGeneration Manufacturing for a unique event\, hosted by Aprio\, blending international economic insights\,manufacturing\, wine & cocktail wisdom\, all in the company of manufacturing leaders like yourself. \n\n\n\nConnect with peers and industry executives\, forgingmeaningful relationships that could shape the future of your business. \n\n\n\n\nSimeon Wallis\, Chief Investment Officer\,Aprio discussing economic trends & insights of fourcountries influential/impactful to US manufacturing:China\, Germany\, South Korea and Mexico.\n\n\n\nAmy Moreau\, Wine Specialist & Owner of Talk of theTable\, a locally owned wine boutique & tasting room\, will introduce signature wines and cocktails from eachhighlighted country\, guiding you through their uniquequalities and cultural significance.\n\n\n\nVeronika Wills Spevakova\, Owner of Wills International\, Importerof Czech wine from Spevak Winery in Moravia\, CzechRepublic presents wine from a small\, family-owned winery\,founded on the philosophy that a good quality wine is born in thevineyard\, not the winery. \n\n\n\nCzech wine tasting is supported by Monika Vintrlikova\, CEO\,Albaform Inc. & Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic inAtlanta.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mixology-of-the-markets-wine-cocktails-global-trends/
LOCATION:Aprio\, LLP\, 2002 Summit Boulevard\, Suite 120\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30319
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Success in Women's Manufacturing: The Woman's Perspective - Tenth Annual Women's Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:Hear impactful speakers\, enjoy great networking and make new connections in manufacturing! \n\n\n\nSpeakers include female manufacturing leaders from a diverse group of small\, medium and large manufacturers sharing their experiences in the industry\, their company and lessons learned throughout their careers.  \n\n\n\nNext Generation Manufacturing events are open to executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n\nEVENT AGENDA \n\n\n\nDiscussions Include: \n\n\n\nAdaptability through Growth & Transformation \n\n\n\n\nMichelle Bowen\, President/CEO\, Odoban\n\n\n\nRebecca Illsley\, COO\, Thermacell\n\n\n\nMary Murray\, CEO\, DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment\n\n\n\n\nMore than Manufacturing: Supporting & Creating Community \n\n\n\n\nTara Ericson\, CEO\, beMatrix\n\n\n\nSara Shockley\, CFO\, Ubique Group\n\n\n\nChristy Wright\, SVP Finance\, Southwire\n\n\n\n\nPillars of the Manufacturing Economy: Workforce\, Logistics & The Global Marketplace \n\n\n\n\nChandler Boone\, Foreign Exchange Specialist\, Truist\n\n\n\nRamona Burada\, SVP Transportation & Logistics\, Truist\n\n\n\nStacy McCoy\, SVP Research & Insights\, Employbridge\n\n\n\n\nFemale-led Food Production Companies – Ingredients for Success \n\n\n\n\nTheresa Bostic\, Owner\, Kayla’s Italian Ice\n\n\n\nKeicha Danzie\, Founder\, Good Boy Goodies\n\n\n\nSonia Paryani\, CEO\, Paryani Foods\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/success-in-womens-manufacturing-the-womans-perspective-tenth-annual-womens-leadership-event/
LOCATION:Nelson Mullins Law Firm at Atlantic Station\, 201 17th Street NW #17 201 Building at Atlantic Station \, Atlanta\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economics,Food,Industry,International Markets,Manufacturing,Market expansion,Networking,Women
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SUMMARY:Takeda Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Takeda\, located in Covington\, GA\, is recognized as one of the largest\, newest\, and most innovative pharmaceutical plants in the world. Spanning 1 million square feet of production space\, the facility employs over 1\,000 full-time employees and represents an investment of more than $1.2 billion in construction costs. \n\n\n\nNext Generation Manufacturing invites attendees to experience a tour of this remarkable facility\, which specializes in the production of plasma-derived therapies. These pharmaceuticals are designed to treat patients with primary immune deficiencies and various rare and complex diseases. \n\n\n\nTakeda’s 160-acre integrated campus features three manufacturing buildings\, multiple laboratories\, a warehouse equipped with ambient\, cold\, and freezer storage\, utilities production\, office space\, and an impressive two-story commons building. The commons area includes a full-service cafeteria\, a coffee bar\, a fitness center\, and a patio. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also have the opportunity to tour the Georgia Quick Start BioScience Training Center\, a $14 million\, 40\,000-square-foot facility. The Training Center serves as a cornerstone of Georgia’s long-term initiative to foster and expand the life sciences industry. \n\n\n\nRegistration – $35\, includes lunch company overview\, facility tour and Q&A with Takeda leadership. – And BONUS tour of the Georgia Quick Start Biomedical Training facility. \n\n\n\nAll registrations are required in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/takeda-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Takeda\, 505 Shire Parkway\, Social Circle\, GA\, 30025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Mixology of Markets: Wine\, Cocktails and Global Trends
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing executives are invited to join Next Generation Manufacturing for a unique event\, hosted by Aprio\, blending international economic insights\, manufacturing\, wine & cocktail wisdom\, all in the company of manufacturing leaders like yourself. \n\n\n\nEvent highlights: \n\n\n\nSimeon Wallis\n\n\n\n\nSimeon Wallis\, Chief Investment Officer\, Aprio\, discussing economic trends & insights of four countries influential/impactful to US manufacturing: Germany\, Japan\, Korea and Australia.\n\n\n\n· A seasoned sommelier will introduce signature wines and cocktails from each highlighted country\, guiding you through their unique qualities and cultural significance.\n\n\n\nBONUS: Monika Vintrlikova\, CEO\, ALBAform & Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic\, shares insights and wine from the Czech Republic.\n\n\n\n\nConnect with peers and industry executives\, forging meaningful relationships that could shape the future of your business. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Registration is limited to manufacturing company executives \n\n\n\nTo get an invite and receive additional information\,  please email Regina Maddox \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mixology-of-markets-wine-cocktails-and-global-trends/
LOCATION:Aprio HQ\, 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120\, 18th Floor Atlanta\, GA 30319
CATEGORIES:Germany,Japan,South Korea
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SUMMARY:Thirteenth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the Thirteenth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on October 10th at the Zoo Atlanta – Savanna Hall in Atlanta\, GA! \n\n\n\nJoin Next Generation Manufacturing for conversations with leading manufacturing executives who have distinguished themselves in the global marketplace.  These manufacturers drive the latest innovations in their companies and operations. \n\n\n\nTopics and panelists for this event include:  \n\n\n\nMaking Your Product a Global Game Changer \n\n\n\n\nJohn Daniel\, Founder & CEO\, Progenacare\n\n\n\nMike Ecker\, President\, Ecker Textiles\n\n\n\n\nThe Impact of the Expansion of International Manufacturing in Georgia \n\n\n\n\nDavid Harlan\, Country Manager\, API Tech (France)\n\n\n\nPete Fejfer\, Managing Director\, SP Meditech (Denmark)\n\n\n\nDaniel Raubenheimer\, CSO\, Silon LLC (Czech Republic)\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Voice of the American Worker Survey Results \n\n\n\n\nJoanie Bily\, Division President\, Employbridge & Chairman of the American Staffing Association\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia Made – Celebrating & Recognizing Products Made in Georgia \n\n\n\n\nPat Wilson\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace Digital Transformation! Achieve Cost Savings & Efficiency With Back Office Automation \n\n\n\n\nJordan Fladell\, Managing Director\, Technology\, Advisory Services\, Aprio LLP\n\n\n\n\nDriving Success Through Collaboration \n\n\n\n\nJessica Cork\, Vice President Digital Strategy\, YKK Corporation of America\n\n\n\nAna Kraft\, Founder & CEO\, Xena Workwear\n\n\n\nMarc Melkerson\, CEO\, Renova Technology\n\n\n\nMike Zilinski\, Global Head of Human Resources\, Wahoo Fitness\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe FeldmanCEO\, Sugar Bowl Bakery\nFounded in the 1970’s by five Vietnamese brothers living the American Dream! \n\n\n\nWith the company’s headquarters in CA and a recent expansion to GA\, this commercial bakery is the producer of many of our favorites – brownie bites\, apple fritters\, madelines continues to grow\, investing in the community and the employees they consider family! \n\n\n\nAs the company continues to grow and expand so does their marketshare! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris DroneyCOO\, Milo’s Tea Company\nFounded in 1946 as a restaurant\, this family-owned business\, based in AL\, continues to operate under the same principals as its founder. \n\n\n\nWith its people-first values\, this Platinum Value Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer is devoted to sustainable practices and the stewardship of local communities and the environment. \n\n\n\nWith four U.S. locations the company’s success is continuing to drive expansion with another facility to open soon in the Southeast! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/thirteenth-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/
LOCATION:Zoo Atlanta – Savanna Hall\, Cherokee Ave SE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308
CATEGORIES:Business,Digitalization,Economics,International Markets,Logistics,Manufacturing,Market expansion,Seminar,Supply Chain,Technology
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SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Success in Manufacturing - The Woman's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Hear impactful speakers\, enjoy great networking and make new connections in manufacturing! \n\n\n\nSpeakers include female manufacturing leaders from a diverse group of small\, medium and large manufacturers who will share their experiences in the industry\, their company and lessons learned throughout their careers.  \n\n\n\nEvent registration is open to all male and female leaders in the manufacturing industry. \n\n\n\nAnnounced Speakers Include:  \n\n\n\n\nLauren Barnes\, Chief People Officer\, PHX Holdings\n\n\n\nGiovana Bosquiroli\, Head of Quality & Management Systems\n\n\n\nKeera Brooks\, CEO & Owner\, Wholesale Sugar Flowers\n\n\n\nSandie Cappair\, CEO\, Cappai Designs\n\n\n\nToni Hauck\, Vice President of Operations & Quality\, Trenton Systems\n\n\n\nLynn Kuss\, Senior Director\, TOTO USA\n\n\n\nKaty Mallory\, Founder\, Slumberpod\n\n\n\nZanetta Scott\, Director of Operations\, Fibervision\n\n\n\nKate Sweeney\, CFO\, Rhone\n\n\n\nKristin Walsh\, Vice President\, ViaSat\n\n\n\nKara Zweizig\, Global Head of Surgery\, MedMix Healthcare U.S.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Registration & Check-in2:00 – 5:30 PM – Event & Discussion5:30 – 7::00 PM – Wine & Networking on the Terrace! \n\n\n\nRegistration includes all speakers and panels\, event materials\, giveaways & networking on the terrace! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ninth-annual-success-in-manufacturing-the-womans-perspective/
LOCATION:Nelson Mullins Law Firm at Atlantic Station\, 201 17th Street NW #17 201 Building at Atlantic Station \, Atlanta\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Networking,Professional Development,Women
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a manufacturing leader interested in learning from your peers in the industry\, sharing best practices\, innovations and valuable information – and great networking – Join Next Gen Manufacturing for the 12th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on October 19th at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta\, GA!  \n\n\n\nEvent Keynote Speaker: Jillian Evanko\, CEO\, Chart Industries \n\n\n\nPanel Discussions & Speakers Include: \n\n\n\n“Integrating AI & Robotics for the Next Generation of Manufacturing” \n\n\n\n\nTed Arnold\, Director\, Kia Georgia\n\n\n\nCassia Baker\, Project Manager\, GA MEP\n\n\n\nAnees Haidri\, Vice President Information Technology\, HD Supply\n\n\n\nHolly Hulse\, President & CEO\, OFS Fitel\n\n\n\nCarrie Shapiro\, Vice President Sourcing Execution\, Georgia Pacific\n\n\n\nModerated by Ted Felouzis\, Director North America\, IDOM\n\n\n\n\n““Driving Success Through Engaging a Greater Ecosystem” \n\n\n\n\nAvi Robbins\, President\, AG Industries & The Porex Life Sciences Institute\n\n\n\nStephanie Stuckey\, CEO\, Stuckey’s Corporation\n\n\n\nMonika Vintrlikova\, Owner/CEO\, ALBAform & Honorary Consul Czech Republic\n\n\n\nModerated by Lisa Pittman\, Managing Director\, Cushman & Wakefield\n\n\n\n\n“How to Tell Your ESG Story” \n\n\n\n\nBill Strang\, President of Corporate Strategy\, Ecommerce and After Sales Consumer Experience\, TOTO USA\n\n\n\nMonica Sunny\, Founder & CEO\, The Chai Box\n\n\n\nChristy Wright\, Senior Vice President Corporate Finance\, Southwire\n\n\n\nModerated by: Jason Rockman\, President\, Definition 6\n\n\n\n\n17th Annual Voice of the American Worker Survey – Includes responses from 30\,000 manufacturing workers in the U.S.!: Alex Vasquez\, Vice President ResourceMFG\, A Divison of Employbridge \n\n\n\nGlobal Economic Outlook – Industry Implications: Eylem Senyuz\, Senior Vice President\, Senior Global Macro Strategist\, Truist Services \n\n\n\n2023 U.S. National Manufacturing Survey – Review of key insights and what they mean for your organization\, including shocking data regarding digitization\, cybersecurity\, workforce management\, operations and supply chains. : Michael Lange\, Partner\, Aprio LLP \n\n\n\nSetting the Agenda for Manufacturing – Lloyd Avram\, President & CEO\, Georgia Association of Manufacturers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/12th-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/
LOCATION:Georgia Aquarium\, 225 Baker St \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Eighth Annual Event: 'Success in Manufacturing: The Woman's Perspective'
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing and hear from innovative female leaders in the manufacturing industry! \nSpeakers include manufacturing leaders from small\, medium and large manufacturers who will share their experiences in the industry\, their company and lessons learned throughout their careers. Event registration is open to all male and female leaders in the manufacturing industry. And back by popular demand: Speed Round Presentations for Female Manufacturers! \nAnnounced speakers include: \n\nAnna Cablik\, CEO\, Anatek\nDonna Drake\, Head of Core Laboratories U.S.\, Solvay\nKim Hyde\, Director of HR\, Truck Hero\nLindsey Johnson\, Co-founder & CEO\, Weezie Towels\nCassidy Jones\,President\, Datacomm Electronics\nDiane Lewis\, Co-founder & Board Member\, The Lewis Chemical Company\nTosha Perkins\, Chief People Officer\, Archer\nKasia Purzycka\, CEO\, Nawkaw\nGeorgia Sewell\, Vice President Special Assignments\, CKS Packaging\nChristy Wright\, SVP Corporate Finance\, Southwire\nAdditional Speakers TBA!\n\nAre you a manufacturer with a product you’d like to present to event attendees? \nRegistrants will have the opportunity to: \n(1) Present themselves and their company \n(2) Share information about their product \n(3) Outline their resource needs \n*Note: Next Generation Manufacturing event registration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.\nEvent Agenda:  \n1:30 – 2:00 pm – Registration check-in \n2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Program & discusssions \n5:30 – 6:30 pm – Wine & networking on the terrace \n(all times are Eastern) \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/eighth-annual-success-in-manufacturing-the-womans-perspective-event/
LOCATION:Nelson Mullins Law Firm at Atlantic Station\, 201 17th Street NW #17 201 Building at Atlantic Station \, Atlanta\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20230509T203232Z
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SUMMARY:ALBAform Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Monika Vintrlikova\, Senior Executive and Honorary Consul for the Czech Republic and the ALBAform team host Next Generation Manufacturing for a tour of their Flowery Branch\, GA facility. \nALBAform is second generation family business with 30+ years of experience and manufacturing locations in the U.S. and the Czech Republic. ALBAform’s expertise is in forming\, welding and assembling metal components for the automotive\, agriculture\, and e-mobility sectors. \nJoin to see this amazing company and their expanded operations and workforce. To accommodate their growing customer base their operations now include: \n\n120\,000 square feet of production\, distribution and storage space.\n145 employees.\n20 high-tech CNC bending machines.\n16 high-tech welding robots.\nProducing 1.2 million seat structures per year.\nProcessing 110 truckloads of steel per year.\nGeorga MADE certified.\nISO and IATF certified.\nHome to Altanta Cylinders\, subsidiary of Cylinders Holdings\, and Georgia’s newest Czech company to invest and establich operations in the State.\n\nRegistration includes facility tour\, lunch\, discussion with leadership and networking! \nNext Generation Manufacturing event registration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/albaform-facility-tour/
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20221201T222325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T222325Z
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SUMMARY:Hermeus Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for a tour of the Hermeus production facility in Atlanta\, GA! \nBuilding the world’s fastest aircraft and “Bringing NewSpace to Aviation\,” Hermeus’ mission is to radically accelerate air travel\, developing Mach 5 aircraft\, to connect people faster and bring innovation to commercial flight. \nWith innovations including creating the ability to fly from NYC to London in just 90 minutes\, this highly innovative company is a leader in the industry! \nGlenn Case\, co-founder & CTO\, and team will open their facility to the group for lunch\, facility tour and Q&A. Registration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \nRegistration includes facility tour\, discussion\, lunch and networking! \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hermeus-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Hermeus Corporation\, 3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Networking
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GEO:33.891262;-84.2658744
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hermeus Corporation 3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy Atlanta GA 30340 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy:geo:-84.2658744,33.891262
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20221013T212426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T212426Z
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for conversations with leading manufacturing executives who have distinguished themselves in the global marketplace at the Eleventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on October 27th at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta\, GA! \n  \nTopics and Speakers include: Event AGENDA \n\nESG: What is it & Why is it Important?\nManaging High Growth Through Transformation\nPrioritizing Workforce Retention\, Employment Best Practices & Cultures of Positivity\nDigitalization Driving Operations & Growth\nGlobal Economic Outlook – Industry Implications\nUsing Vertical Integration to Manage Your Supply Chain\nGeorgia Companies Leading in Clean Energy & Sustainability\n\n  \nRegistration includes all speakers\, meeting materials\, full breakfast\, lunch\, parking and networking with peers in the industry. \nNote: Next Generation Manufacturing Events are open to executives\, senior management and directors of manufacturing companies unless otherwise noted. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/11th-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/
LOCATION:Georgia Aquarium\, 225 Baker St \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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GEO:33.7634237;-84.394891
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St  Atlanta GA 30313 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 Baker St:geo:-84.394891,33.7634237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20220318T204033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T204033Z
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SUMMARY:Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Cyber Impact on Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing to learn where are we\, where might we be headed and how can we prepare? \nWhy The Impact Of Russian Cyberattacks On Ukraine Could Be Felt Around The World \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nGeneral cyber impact of war on society\nSpecific cyber impact on manufacturing\nCyber impact on employees\nCyber checklists for manufacturing and employees\nCyber resources\n\nFeatured presenter: Michael Barker\, Senior Project Manager\, Cybersecurity\, GA MEP \n*Note: Registration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-cyber-impact-on-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T144500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200410T190623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T190623Z
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SUMMARY:Tenth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event
DESCRIPTION:Join for the Tenth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on November 4\, 2021 at the GTRI Conference Center! \nEarly Registration through April 15\, 2021 – $99\nRegular Registration – $149 – Includes all speakers & panels and breakfast & lunch\n7:30 am – 2:45 pm \nCelebrating their tenth year featuring speakers from their inaugural keynote speaker companies ten years ago! These innovative leaders will provide a look back over the past ten years for their company and the industry and….. a look forward to the next ten years and what they see the future holding for their company and the industry. \nSpeakers: \nBill Strang\, President Operations and Ecommerce\, TOTO \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTim Baucom\, President\, Shaw Industries \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStuart Countess\, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRod McLean\, Vice President of Air Mobility and Maritime Missions and General Manager\, Lockheed Martin \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tenth-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/
LOCATION:GTRI Conference\, 250 14th St NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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GEO:33.7861055;-84.3950671
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20210113T202211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T202211Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Excellence Series: Fischer Connectors Virtual Tour and Q&A with Alain Lafourcade\, President
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for this series of short webinars as they speak with a diverse and dynamic group of manufacturing leaders. These speakers provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nTheir conversation\, on January 21st\, is with Alain Lafourcade\, President\, Fischer Connectors USA.  You will have the opportunity to virtually visit their Alpharetta\, GA facility home to their US headquarters. \nFischer Connectors was founded over sixty years ago in Switzerland and their history and culture of entrepreneurship\, excellence and innovation have propelled them to global success. Fischer Connectors produces connectors for a multitude of industries\, solving connectivity challenges to co-create reliable high-performance devices.  Industry collaborations include defense\, medical device\, instrumentation\, industrial\, IOT & Wearables\, energy and more! \nAdam Beckerman\, Partner in Charge\, Manufacturing & Distribution\, Aprio LLP will join to facilitate the conversation. \nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/manufacturing-excellence-series-fischer-connectors-virtual-tour-and-qa-with-alain-lafourcade-president/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Industry,Manufacturing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20201110T172736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T172736Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Excellence Leadership Series Virtual Plant Tour Starbucks August\, GA and Q&A with Heather Hatcher
DESCRIPTION:Join for this series of short webinars as they speak with a diverse and dynamic group of manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nToday’s conversation includes a virtual tour of the Starbucks Roasting Facility in Augusta\, GA and discussion with Heather Hatcher\, Senior Operations. Starbucks is not only a household name but a company with a global manufacturing presence focusing on continuous improvement and lean principles. Each Starbucks employee is part of the innovation and process optimization to produce and distribute the best quality products. \nHeather shares how at the heart of Starbucks is their mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit—one person\, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. That sense of purpose extends beyond their stores\, to their partners and their families\, the communities they serve and the planet that all share. \nCloteen Jasmin\, Senior Vice President\, Cresa joins to lead the conversation. \nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/manufacturing-excellence-leadership-series-virtual-plant-tour-starbucks-august-ga-and-qa-with-heather-hatcher/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T134500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200914T185416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T185416Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Deanna Mathis\, Director Community Outreach & Corporate Giving\, Shaw Industries Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for this series of short webinars as we speak with a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nThis conversation includes a virtual tour of Shaw Industries\, a company with a global manufacturing presence\, and Q&A with Deanna Mathis\, Director of Community Outreach & Corporate Giving\, Shaw Industries. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-deanna-mathis-director-community-outreach-corporate-giving-shaw-industries-virtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T111500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200914T184854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T184854Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Torey Rose\, President\, YSS Athletics & COO\, FAM USA\,Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for this series of short webinars featuring a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \n  \nThis conversation includes a virtual tour of FAM USA & YSS Athletics\, located in Snellville\, GA\, and Q&A with President\, Torey Rose. \n  \nAlyssa Rumsey\, Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing joins to facilitate the discussion. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-torey-rose-president-yss-athletics-coo-fam-usavirtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200917T030937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T030937Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Attack Preparation & Planning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets to cybersecurity preparation and prevention tips from the experts! No industry is safe and manufacturing cyber-attacks are on the rise as industry statistics show that manufacturing saw a 156% increase in cybersecurity breaches in the first quarter of 2020. Our speakers will discuss: – What cyber hackers are looking for. – How they attempt to breach operations. – What you can do to prepare and prevent attacks. – What to do if your company has experienced a breach. \nSpeakers include – Todd Renner\, Supervisory Special Agent\, FBI Atlanta – Gary Neidle\, Eastern Zone Leader Business Development\, Coalition – James Prolifroni\, Assistant Vice President for Management Liability & Cyber Placement Specialist\, Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants. \nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors\, and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \nIn partnership with the Japan America Society of Georgia (JASG).\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cyber-attack-preparation-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200914T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T183904Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series Sara Irvani\, CEO Okabashi Virtual Plant Tour/Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for this series of short webinars featuring a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond.\n\n\nThis conversation includes a virtual tour of Okabashi’s Buford\, GA facility\, and Q&A with CEO Sara Irvani.\n\n\nJoin us to hear from Sara as we discuss this third-generation lead company\, their proudly Made in the USA products\, employee and community engagement\, and planning for continued success!\n\n\nKatelyn Fredericks\, Partner\, Nelson Mullins joins to lead the conversation.\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-sara-irvani-ceo-okabashi-virtual-plant-tour-qa-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T134500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200731T200347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T200347Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Erika Williams\, Human Resources Business Lead\, Takeda\, Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join during the months of August and September for this series of short webinars as we speak with a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nToday’s conversation includes a virtual tour of the Takeda facility in Social Circle\, GA and Q&A with Erika Williams\, Human Resources\, Takeda. \n\n\nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-erika-williams-human-resources-business-lead-takeda-virtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T134500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200731T200114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T200114Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Georgia Sewell\, Plant Manager\, CKS Packaging\, Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join during the months of August and September for this series of short webinars as we speak with a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nToday’s conversation includes a virtual tour of the CKS Packaging facility in Atlanta\, GA and Q&A with Georgia Sewell\, Plant Managaer CKS Packaging. \n\n\nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies.\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-georgia-sewell-plant-manager-cks-packaging-virtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T224500
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200731T200607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T200607Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Dee Barnes\, CEO\, Evans Metal Stamping - Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join during the months of August and September for this series of short webinars as we speak with a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nToday’s conversation includes a virtual tour of the Evans Metal Stamping facility in Conyers\, GA and Q&A with Dee Barnes\, CEO\, Evans Metal Stamping. \nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-dee-barnes-ceo-evans-metal-stamping-virtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200731T202018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T202018Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Sara Irvani\, CEO\, Okabashi - Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join during the months of August and September for this series of short webinars as we speak with a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \nToday’s conversation includes a virtual tour of the Okabashi facility in Buford\, GA and Q&A with Sara Irvani\, CEO\, Okabashi. \nRegistration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-sara-irvani-ceo-okabashi-virtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
CREATED:20200731T202233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T202233Z
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SUMMARY:Take Control of Your Healthcare Supply Chain: Manage Your Employee Healthcare Spend while Maximizing Employee Health
DESCRIPTION:In these challenging times\, safeguarding your employees’ health\, safety\, and wellbeing has never been more important. While you are likely committed to continuing to provide your employees with a robust health care plan\, you’re also facing increased pressures around managing operational efficiencies. \nBy taking control of their health care supply chain\, manufacturers with self-funded health plans are saving healthcare dollars by focusing on three key components: \n–  Decreasing fraud\, waste\, and abuse\n– Reducing administrative inefficiencies\n– Making more intelligent health benefit purchasing decisions \nPlease join us for a webinar hosted by our partner\, EPIC\, where you will learn how your fellow manufacturers are leveraging these 3 key strategies to save critical dollars without sacrificing employee performance\, productivity\, or benefits. \nPresenters:\nSuzannah Gill\, EPIC Brokers & Consultants\nKevin O’Brien\, Innovu \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/take-control-of-your-healthcare-supply-chain-manage-your-employee-healthcare-spend-while-maximizing-employee-health/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T120026
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SUMMARY:Looking Beyond COVID-19: Rethinking your Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin on June 18\, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT for a webinar and panel of supply chain experts who will address the effects of the current global pandemic\, politcal and economic environments on supply chain. \n2020 has been a year for disruptioins from trade wars and resulting tariffs\, to COVID-19\, to the political unrest and turmoil spreading across all 50 states. While manufacturing and distribution companies have historically focused on down\, sourcing goods primarily from Asia\, capabilities and plans may shift as companies return to normalized operations and seek to recover losses from the challenging year. \nDuring the webinar panelists will also address the characteristics of the “ideal supply chain and resulting questions\, including: \n\nIs the primary source Asia or a dual source of Europe and/or North America?\nHow does the U.S. prepare for automation to compete on price if sourcing and manufacturing capacity increase?\nWhich industries are the big winners?\n\nModerator:  \n\nAdam Beckerman\, Partner-in-Charge Manufacturing & Distribution\, Aprio\n\nExpert Panelists:  \n\nBen Harris\, Director of Supply Chain\, Manufacturing and Bioscience\, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce\nSteven Lustig\, Vice President Global Supply Chain\, East West Manufacturing\nScott McMurray\, Deputy Commissioner\, Global Commerce\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\nWhere?\nWEBINAR – please use registration link below \nWhen?\nThursday\, June 18\, 2020 \n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/looking-beyond-covid-19-rethinking-your-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Current Economic Conditions and Capital Markets: Managing Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Please join for a live webcast discussion about Current Economic Conditions and Capital Markets for Manufacturers in Partnership with SunTrust now Truist.\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\nMichael Skordeles\, AIF\, Director\, US Macro Strategist\, SunTrust Advisory Services\, Inc.\nMark D. Huffstetler\, Managing Director\, Head of Capital Markets\, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/current-economic-conditions-and-capital-markets-managing-uncertain-times-where-we-are-where-we-are-going-things-to-consider/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Manufacturers Share: Navigating Today & Preparing for the Next Phase & the Rebound
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing leaders share how they’re navigating today’s “new normal”\, preparing for manufacturing in the next phase and for the recovery!\n\nSpeakers represent small\, mid-size and large companies as well as diverse operations both domestic and global.\n\nJoin to hear from:\n\nTom Gray\, VP Operations & Technology\, SKC\nBruce Hagenau\, President\, Metcam (NGM Advisory Board Member)*\nMike Price\, VP HR\, Micromeritics (NGM Advisory Board Member)*\nBill Strang\, President of Operations & Ecommerce\, TOTO (NGM Advisory Board Member)\n\n*Partner Organization Georgia Association of Manufacturers Member\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/manufacturers-share-navigating-today-preparing-for-the-next-phase-the-rebound/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Workforce Alternatives to Adjust During Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Workforce Alternatives to Adjust During Changing Times\nHuman Resources 2020: How to Respond to Workforce Adjustments & Business Needs\nJoin us for the webinar on the evolving changes affecting manufacturers!\n\nProactive Planning\nWorkforce Adjustments\nWorkforce Alternatives to Normal\nAlternate Work Shifts\nChanging Operations Moving Forward\nChanging Operations to Serve Social Needs\nMaintaining Employee Morale\n\n\nSpeakers include:\nBilly Milam\, CEO\, Hire Dynamics\nKim Wallace\, Executive Vice President\, Hire Dynamics\nAndi Haynes\, Senior Director\, Hire Dynamics\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/workforce-alternatives-to-adjust-during-changing-times/
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T161500
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SUMMARY:Maintaining Financial Stability: Economic Relief & Financial Guidance for 2020 & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join for this webinar discussion!\n\nFinance industry professionals share the latest updates for maintaining your company’s financial stability\, updates regarding the economic relief bill and its tax provisions and more:\n\n\nEconomic Relief – Tax Provisions Update\nSBA Provisions\nCash flow planning\nLending relationships\nSetting up an Enterprise Risk Management team\nTracking employee time off\, appropriate coding and applicable credits\nSpeaking with landlords\n\n\nPresenters include:\n\nKerry Defler\, Lead Tax Partner\, Manufacturing & Distribution\, Aprio\nMichael Levy\, Partner in Charge Transaction Advisory Services\, Aprio\nSaeed Moghadam\, Strategic Partners\, Aprio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/maintaining-financial-stability-economic-relief-financial-guidance-for-2020-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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