Join, Aron Ralston, author, outdoor adventurer and the subject of the movie, 127 Hours, as he shares his story of being trapped by a boulder and having to cut off his own arm. Aron weaves his own experience into the challenges we all face - navigating our own boulders while rethinking, rebooting and rebuilding moving forward.
Engage in an interactive morning panel discussion focused on Promoting, Preserving and Advancing Manufacturing with a panel of experts in their field.
Our afternoon panel discussion will be focused on workforce development, looking at the issues and perspectives of five states, along with highlighting a powerful tool in managing career path education options.
And don't miss of Virtual Manufacturing Facility Tour of Cambridge Air Solutions in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Missouri Association of Manufacturers
Gearing Up 2021 – Virtual Event
February 3, 2021
AGENDA
8:45 - 9:15 AM - Welcome, Introduction and Announcements.
9:15 - 10 AM - Keynote Address - Aron Ralston, Author - Outdoor Adventurer - subject of the movie, 127 Hours
10 - 10:15 AM - Q & A with Aron - Aron will answer questions posted through our chat feature
10:15 - 10:30 AM - Autographed Book Drawing and Personal Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM - Panel Discussion -
Promoting, Preserving and Advancing Manufacturing - Join panelists from Red Crow Marketing, Boeing, and KPMG as they discuss moving forward in 2021
11:30 - 11:45 AM - Morning Wrap Up and Announcements
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Lunch Break
12:45 - 1:30 PM - Manufacturing Virtual Plant Tour - Cambridge Air Solutions, Chesterfield, MO
1:30 - 2:25 PM - Panel Discussion -
State by State: The Voice of Manufacturing Panel Discussion - Hear industry leaders from Alabama, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota and Kentucky discuss the challenges they face, issues from manufacturers in their state and how they are 'gearing up' for a better 2021.
2:25 - 2:30 PM - Closing Comments
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Morning Panel Discussion: Panelists
Ron Marshall, Red Crow Marketing - experts in the manufacturing marketing industry
Dan Stroot, Boeing -Senior Manager of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), and Boeing Global Services and Safety Learning Solutions
Gary Silberg, KPMG - National Automotive Industry Leader, as well as the Global Lead Partner for Ford Motor Company.
Afternoon Panel Discussion: Panelists
George Clark, Manufacture Alabama Association
John Walsh, Michigan Manufacturing Association
Michael Eaton, Missouri Association of Manufacturers
Lee Lingo, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers
Roy Smith, Minnesota’s Director of Workforce Development
Panelist Bios at www.mamstrong.org/gearingup2021