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Tour of East Jordan Iron Works

on the occasion of its 125th anniversary as a
Michigan foundry and Educational Program

YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE CELEBRATION!!!!

Program for Thursday, Spetember 18

7:15 a.m. Registration opens at Edgewater Inn, Charlevoix, MI
Coffee; rolls; fruit. (Sponsorships available)
7:45 a.m. Overview - Bill Tellefsen, President, FAM
8:10 – depart for EJIW via carpool
8:30 a.m. East Jordan Iron Works tour
Facility Overview - Tom Teske, General Manager
Presentation - Bill Tellefsen, FAM President
10:30 a.m. Tour concludes; return to Edgewater Inn
11:00 a.m. Comments - “The Success of EJIW: How a business lives to be 125.” - Tom Teske

Roundtable: Why Foundries Fail - Moderator: Mike Williams.*
Noon Buffet Lunch (Two Sponsorships available)

THE CHALLENGES FACING FOUNDRIES

Government Challenges - Bill Lievense, FAM Legislative Consultant

Business Challenges
  • The Volatility of Foundry Supply Costs – Mike Morrison, Carpenter Brothers
  • Energy costs
  • Economics
2:30-3:00 p.m. Conclude

Cost: FAM Members: $100 | Non-members: $150

Reservation deadline: September 15

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