Wind Energy Supply Chain Summit
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
GVSU Eberhard Center (301 West Fulton, Grand Rapids MI)
301 West Fulton
Grand Rapids , Michigan 49504
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The wind industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, bringing major supply chain challenges to manufacturers and suppliers. Significant opportunities exist for manufacturers and component suppliers across all industries to help feed the supply chain and grow their businesses. Are you still looking for connections into the wind industry? This could be your answer! Plug in with industry leaders and access great resources. The Wind Energy Supply Chain Summit has the potential to move your business in a new direction .
Learn how increasing domestic wind turbine manufacturing and component manufacturing can help grow your company and profits. Interact with representatives from a range of industries and learn about industry needs, challenges and growth opportunities.
Event Topics and Speakers Include:
- AWEA Wind Market Analysis and Michigan's Manufacturing Base:
Liz Salerno, Director, Industry Data and Analysis, American Wind Energy Association. About AWEA
- Emerging Manufacturing Opportunities - A National Perspective:
Jeff Anthony, Director of Business Development, American Wind Energy Association. About AWEA
- Current State of the Wind Industry in Michigan:
Dan Radomski, Co-Founder, Kinetik Partners. About Kinetik Partners
Steve Bakkal, Wind Energy Sector Development Director, Michigan Economic Development Corporation. About MEDC
- Success Stories from Michigan Wind Suppliers:
Kelly Slikkers, VP Business Development, Energetx Composites. About Energetx
David DeBoer, President and CEO, Burke E. Porter Machinery Company. About Burke Porter
- Wind Energy Manufacturers Insight - Panel Discussion:
Matthew Carr, Strategic Procurement Manager, Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc. About Mitsubishi
Russ Germick, Strategic Sourcing Manager, REpower USA Corp. About REpower
Bernd Becker, President, SIAG Group. About SIAG
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Fees and Registration:
Early Registration: $75
(register by July 9)
Regular Registration: $95
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 23rd.
Who Should Attend:
Companies operating in these industry codes:
326199 All other Plastics Products
331511 Iron Foundries
332312 Fabricated Structural Metal
332991 Ball and Roller Bearings
333412 Turbines, and Turbine Generators, and Turbine Generator Sets
333612 Speed Changer, Industrial
333613 Power Transmission Equip.
334418 Printed Circuits and Electronics Assemblies
334519 Measuring and Controlling Devices
335312 Motors and Generators
335999 Electronic Equipment and Components, NEC
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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504.
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