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For Immediate RElease
May 6, 2005

CBIA's NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING:
AN OUTLOOK FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND

Experts and top industry leaders discuss how manufacturers are changing in order to succeed and remain competitive in today's constantly changing global economy

Succeeding in today's competitive global economy is a challenge for Connecticut businesses, especially for manufacturers, which face historic challenges, including fierce global competition, rising prices, unfair trade practices and a shortage of skilled workers. CBIA's "Next Generation Manufacturing Conference: An Outlook for Southern New England" looks at the new reality of modern manufacturing in the reigon.

Friday, May 20, 2005
The Rocky Hill Marriott
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 - p.m.

John Engler, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, and former three-term governor of Michigan, and Dr. John Cassidy Jr., senior vice president of science and technology at United Technologies Corp., are the keynote speakers. Engler will discuss the importance of educating the public and policy-makers about the critical role that manufacturing plays in our future as a nation. Cassidy will discuss the impact of science and technology on the future of manufacturing.

The conference will feature New England companies that have succeeded in creating both new jobs and investments for their businesses and the region. Business executives will lead panel discussions on a variety of topics, including:

  • Green technologies
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Supply chain management
  • Workforce training and development

CBIA will also show a new promotional campaign, "Manufacturing: It's not what you think," designed to attract sutdents and young adults to the high-paying, high-tech careers available in manufacturing.

The conference is sponsored by CBIA; the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, Connecticut Community College System's College of Tehcnology; the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development; the United Illuminating Co.; Northeast Utilities; Blum Shapiro Capital Workforce Partners; the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology; the New Haven Manufacturers Association; the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, the Regional Growth Partnership; the Workforce Alliance; the Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce; the Smaller Manufacturers Association; the National Association of Manufacturers, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts; and the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire.

CBIA is Connecticut's largest business organization with 10,000 member companies.

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Media wishing to attend the event should contact Nancy Andrews, CBIA media relations manager, at 860-244-1957 or andrewsn@cbia.com

 


The Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education program. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.