I want to give a big thanks to everyone who was involved in making this year's Fall Conference in Nashville a big success! We had excellent turnout both for the conference and the Contract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair that took place just beforehand. Thanks to the terrific speakers, great discussions and networking events -- and the success of the Purchasing Fair itself -- this year's theme of "Transforming for Competitiveness" came through strongly throughout the week's events.
I'd also like to salute NTMA member Herb Homeyer of Homeyer Tool and Die Co. in Marthasville, Missouri. Herb was awarded the William E. Hardman Award for Excellence in Training for his "lifelong dedication to improving the quality of training and promoting career opportunities for young men and women in the precision custom manufacturing industry." (See photo below.) It's through the efforts of people like Herb that our industry is set to prosper going into the future. Congratulations again, Herb!
Finally, as we look to Election Day next Tuesday, remember how important it is for us all to get involved. As I've mentioned before, manufacturers and their families account for roughly seven percent of the voting age population in this election. Our voices -- expressed by our ballots -- can make a big impact on the outcome of what looks to be a very close election.
I'd also like to salute NTMA member Herb Homeyer of Homeyer Tool and Die Co. in Marthasville, Missouri. Herb was awarded the William E. Hardman Award for Excellence in Training for his "lifelong dedication to improving the quality of training and promoting career opportunities for young men and women in the precision custom manufacturing industry." (See photo below.) It's through the efforts of people like Herb that our industry is set to prosper going into the future. Congratulations again, Herb!
Finally, as we look to Election Day next Tuesday, remember how important it is for us all to get involved. As I've mentioned before, manufacturers and their families account for roughly seven percent of the voting age population in this election. Our voices -- expressed by our ballots -- can make a big impact on the outcome of what looks to be a very close election.
For information about where the candidates stand on issues that are important to our industry, you can always visit our advocacy website at www.metalworkingadvocate.org.
And remember, whatever the outcome next week, NTMA will be fighting on your behalf in Washington, DC!
[Photo below: Roger Atkins, Dave Tilstone and William Hardman Award Winner Herb Homeyer on stage at the 2012 NTMA Fall Conference.]
And remember, whatever the outcome next week, NTMA will be fighting on your behalf in Washington, DC!
[Photo below: Roger Atkins, Dave Tilstone and William Hardman Award Winner Herb Homeyer on stage at the 2012 NTMA Fall Conference.]
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