From the creative vision of Dalton Mayor David Pennington and with the support of Georgia’s 9th District Congressman Tom Graves, the 2011 Manufacturing Summit is based on the idea that manufacturing makes America’s economy great and a dominant force in the global marketplace.
Please take time and complete our after summit survey.
Congressman Tom Graves speech at the 2011 National Manufacturing Summit
“The National Manufacturing Summit is being held to highlight the importance of the manufacturing sector to our overall economy. It provides the best jobs with the best benefits, to the most Americans.” states Mayor Pennington.
The summit will feature leaders from private sector, manufacturing, education, and the government. Speakers will address how these sectors can positively affect manufacturing. (Click here to learn more about our speakers) “It’s time to start talking about U.S. manufacturing seriously; to begin the dialogue of where we are and how we can create growth again,” Rep. Graves says. “Let’s use the entrepreneurial, free-market solutions that made us great.”
This event will act as an educational event designed to inspire and motivate attendees. US manufacturing is under attack by a growing government, high taxes, increasing regulations, rising energy costs, and a new global climate that is making it easier for companies to do business overseas. Event organizers believe we must educate ourselves about the current state of US manufacturing, understand the challenges that manufacturers are facing, and discuss how America can retain her manufacturing strength by learning to strengthen and grow business at home.
The National Manufacturing Summit is an event open to senior-level manufacturing executives. If you are a CEO, COO, CTO, CIO, CFO, President, Owner, Division President, Division Director, Managing Director or Partner you are encouraged to attend. . If you cannot attend in person, you may send a designated representative from your company in your place.
Space is limited to the first 1000 people who register.
Admittance to the National Manufacturing Summit is by ticket only, you will receive it upon pre-registering for the event. Unfortunately, no registration will take place the day of the event. The event is FREE! To learn more about accommodations click here. A Special hotel rate had been setup for the summit.
The 2011 National Manufacturing Summit will take place Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 1:00pm – 6:00pm at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.
The Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center is easily accessible from either Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The facility is 1/4 mile from Interstate 75 at exit 333 in historic Dalton, GA.
After exiting I-75 at exit 333, turn West onto Walnut Avenue. Continue 1/4 mile up the hill and turn left into the convention center parking lot.