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Manufacturers in Nevada account for 4 percent of the total output in the state, employing 3.4 percent of the workforce. According to the National Association of Manufactures, manufacturing is one of the backbones of Nevada and accounts for 86 percent of the state’s exports. To help support an industry steadily growing despite the economy, the upcoming Sierra Region Manufacturers Conference will discuss topics to help companies go from Surviving to Thriving.
Northern Nevada Development Authority, EDAWN and Nevada Industry Excellence have partnered to bring the Sierra Region Manufacturers Conference to Carson City Oct. 9 at the Carson City Nugget Casino, with some of the most expert speakers in the field.
Manufacturing is crucial for economic development, and the Nevada Business Magazine wrote, “Bolstered by visionary entrepreneurs, a solid workforce, smart tax policies and a state government that mostly knows when to help and when to get out of the way, the world is increasingly calling on Nevada companies to provide the products and services it needs and wants.”
The conference will address topics all manufacturers consider vital to the pulse of their company: Operational Strategies, Human Resources, Energy Efficiency’, and Business Growth.
Operational Strategies will discuss Lean Manufacturing, How to Coach and Train Today’s Workforce and Cyber Security.
Human Resources will discuss Best Practices in Outsourcing, Developing Effective Leaders, Skills Certifications and Employee Retention.
Energy Efficiency will discuss Case Studies for Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Solutions, as well as Energy Rebate Programs.
Business Growth will discuss Exports, Building Business Value While Reducing Risk, Launching an Expansion, Foreign Trade Zones, Succession Planning and MUCH more.
Ian Hill, CEO of The Changing Point will be one of the keynote speakers discussing How to Set a Climate for Business Growth. Ian is one of the most dynamic and passionate speakers you will ever have the privilege to hear.
Another keynote address will be on the Fallon Dry Milk Project, by the Dairy Farmers of America, including the financial impact the plant will have on the state.
The sponsors helping make this possible are American AVK, Wells Fargo, United Construction, NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Nevada Manufacturers Association, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, First Independent Bank and A.2.Z Staffing, LLC.
Please go to www.SMCnevada.com or call 775.883.4413 ext. 107 to register and for a complete agenda of topics and speakers. $120 registration includes breakfast, lunch and reception.
