The Forging Industry Association's annual meeting is slated for May 15-18, at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, FL. Featuring outstanding speakers in line with the organization's strategic plan, FIA members are encouraged to take full advantage of this opportunity.
The 2010 lineup includes:
- The Economy at Mid-Year: Recession Lessons and Recovery Prospects — Dr. Ken Mayland returns to address the prospects of a general economic recovery, and U.S. manufacturing specifically.
- Washington Update and the New Forging PAC — The Laurin Baker Group will update attendees on current and future legislation that may impact the forging industry. The newly formed Forging Political Action Committee will be introduced, which was formed to promote political participation among the employees of FIA, approved member company participants, and others with an interest in the forging industry through voluntary, personal, and financial participation.
- State of the Indian Forging Industry — A representative from Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) will present an overview of the forging industry in India.
- Staffing a Management Team That "Gets It" — Author Neil Witmer summarizes the "simplified fundamentals" your managers must master in order to lead your organization towards a robust recovery.