GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — 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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