Women in Manufacturing Annual Summit

The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WI
October 29-30, 2012

Mark your calendars to join us for the 2nd Annual Women in Manufacturing summit in Milwaukee on October 29-30, 2012.

This annual networking and educational event is designed exclusively for women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry, and want to share perspectives, improve leadership and communication skills, engage in mentoring programs and network with others in the industry.

Keynote addresses will be delivered by Gayle Tauber, Entrepreneur and Founder of Kashi Company, and Gail Lione, former Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Harley-Davidson. The symposium will feature a panel discussion on "Manufacturing Best Practices" including panelists from companies such as GE Appliances, Johnson Controls, Inc., and Rockwell Automation. New this year will be four educational track sessions, a plant tour and more opportunities to network.

In conjunction with the summit, MetalForming magazine will publish a special section in the October 2012 issue highlighting women in manufacturing. This issue will go out to more than 53,000 subscribers. If you or your company would like to advertise in this special section, or support our program as either a sponsor or an exhibitor, please contact  Rosemary David (216-901-8800).

Additionally, consider professional membership in Women in Manufacturing (WIM). For a low annual price of $125 receive custom benefits and discounts. Benefits include discounted registration for the annual Women in Manufacturing Summit, subscription to a quarterly e-newsletter, listing on the professional Women in Manufacturing e-directory (to be launched in August 2012), acceptance on the LinkedIn professional networking group, subscription to a list serve dedicated solely to real-time discussion amongst Women in Manufacturing and the ability to participate in the WIM Mentoring Program. Join today and connect with peers who can assist you in discovering business solutions, diversification or even a new career!

Visit our website for additional information and to register. We look forward to seeing you in Milwaukee.