A representative from Volkswagen will address the 11th annual Automotive
Suppliers Symposium at Grand Valley State University.
In partnership with Comerica Bank, Grand Valley's Van Andel Global Trade
Center is presenting the symposium, titled "Successful
Evolution," on Thursday, March 5 from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
In the symposium, auto suppliers will learn how companies are
capitalizing and benefiting from successful evolution into other leading
industries and niche markets. The event features an entire program
dedicated to benchmarking with other manufacturers and find out how they
are breaking through into new industries.
Keynote speaker Thomas J. Loafman, director of purchasing for Volkswagen
Group of America, will discuss his company's expectations from their
suppliers. Other speakers include: George A. Erickcek of the W.E. Upjohn
Institute for Employment Research and Randall P. Stille of Shape
Corporation. A discussion panel moderated by Charles (Chuck) Hadden of
the Michigan Manufacturers Association will feature panelists Rich
Antonini of Plante & Moran; Joe Davio of Comerica Bank; Jeff
Doornbos of Brillcast; Jim Medsker of Keystone PD; Richard Perreault of
Gill Industries, Inc.
Register online at www.vagtc.org or call 616-331-6811 for details. The
event is sponsored by Comerica Bank, Plante & Moran and MiBiz.
Auto Suppliers Symposium looks at business evolution
Feb 19, 2009
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