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Program
for September 17, 2009 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Registration |
| 10:15 AM - 10:20 AM |
Welcome - Bill Tellefsen |
| 10:20 – 11:00 AM |
Speaker: Eric Friedman – District Director for United States Congressman Dave Camp, 4th District
Topic: "Legislative, Economic, and Regulatory Issues of the Day" - Mr. Friedman plans to discuss key legislative issues including Cap and Trade, Card Check, and The Administration's Health Insurance Plan. |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
Raw Materials/Commodities Panel - Moderated by Bill Tellefsen
Topic: The Panelists will discuss their forecast relative to expected cost variations and availability of raw materials.
Scrap Metal - Dave Blandford - Padnos
Alloys and Other Materials - Mike Morrison - Carpenter Bros., Inc. |
| 11:45 PM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Speaker: David Tyler - Manager of Gas Regulatory Services, Michigan Gas Utilities
Mr. Tyler will provide a comprehensive presentation on natural gas costs and expectations for the future relative to the foundry industry. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Industry Round Table - Moderated by Mike Lenahan
Moderated Session where leaders from participating foundries will discuss the following:- Expectations for Business in Both the Long and Short-Term
- How to Better Manage Energy Costs
- What Survival Tactics Have you Employed to Survive this Economic Tsunami
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| 2:15 – 2:30 PM |
FAM Update - Bill Lievense |
| 2:30 PM |
Adjourn |
Members: $50 | Non-Members: $75
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2009
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