Virginia Manufacturers Association | VILF

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November 30, 2006

9:00 a.m.	VMA John Rawlings Cup Golf Tournament Captain's Choice Guest: Kingsmill Resident Pro
1:30 p.m.	Anheuser-Busch Plant Tour (Sponsors & By Invitation Only) Meet in front of the Kingsmill main entrance.
2:00 p.m.	Break
2:30 p.m.	Manufacturing Development Commission Public Hearing (Senator Frank Wagner – Chairman; Senator Marty Williams; Senator John Watkins; Senator Roscoe Reynolds; Delegate Bob Purkey; Delegate Danny Marshall; Delegate David Poisson; Delegate Watkins Abbott; Delegate Sam Nixon) Highlights: Machinery & Tools Tax Reform Legislative Proposal; JLARC Cost of Regulatory Compliance Report; VMA Skilled Trades Study Report
5:30 p.m.	VILF Registration
6:00 p.m.	Virginia Industry Congressional & General Assembly Legislative Reception & “Made in Virginia” Product Showcase Guests (invited): Speaker Bill Howell, Delegate Leo Wardrup, Delegate Phil Hamilton, Delegate Harvey Morgan, Senator Tommy Norment , Senator Walter Stosch and Members of Manufacturing Development Commission Highlights: VMAPAC Industrial Strength Leadership Award for Legislators National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence

December 1, 2006

7:00 a.m.	VMA Board of Directors Meeting (Board Only)
9:00 a.m.	VMA Annual Business Meeting (Members Only)
11:00 a.m.	Virginia Industry Leadership Forum Registration
11:00 a.m.	Sponsor Reception with Jack Nelson, Senator Frank Wagner Senator Emmett Hanger,. Senator Marty Williams, and Guest Legislators
11:45 a.m.	Welcome Jim Frantz, President, Graham-White Manufacturing - VMA Chairman
12:15 p.m.	Lunch Headliner Branding, Technology and the China Factor Jack R. Nelson, President, Philip Morris USA
1:00 p.m.	Panel The 2006 Election: What Does it Mean for Manufacturing Industry in VA in 2007 & 2008? Delegate Frank Hall Senator Emmett Hanger Senator Marty Williams Senator Frank Wagner Congresswoman Thelma Drake (invited) Congressman Eric Cantor (invited)
2:15 p.m.	Break
3:00 p.m.	Bonus Workshop Training Tomorrow's Technology Worker Today Topics: Building a Statewide Manufacturing & Technology Promotional Campaign; Regional Solutions to Skilled Trades Development; How to Build a Statewide Consortium for Skilled Trades; US Department of Labor - Advanced Manufacturing Grant for Certified Technicians; Virginia Certified Manufacturing Specialist Credential; Dream It Do It media campaign; VMA Skilled Trades Gap Analysis; Governor's Summit on Manufacturing Speakers: Bob Leber, Northrop Grumman Newport News; Bryce Jewett, Jewett Machine; Martin Lightsey, Speciality Blade; John Canfield, Mitsubishi Chemical USA; Sharon Johnson, Blue Ridge Community College; Bruce Kravitz, Dream It Do It; Doug Markey; TDC; Gary Fletcher, Richmond WIB; Mark Herzog, Virginia Biotech Association; Judy Begland, Opportunity Inc.; John Calvin, Tidewater Community College; Peter Blake, VCCS
5:00 p.m.	Reception at Moody's

December 2, 2006

Winery Tour

Explore Hampton Roads & Williamsburg with Friends & Family.

Colonial Williamsburg – “Christmas in Williamsburg”
Annual Christmas Home Tour, and Thomas Jefferson Wine Dinner (December 1st-3rd).

December 3, 2006

Grand Illumination Fireworks & Festivities

Colonial Williamsburg – “Christmas in Williamsburg”
Annual Christmas Home Tour, and Thomas Jefferson Wine Dinner (December 1st-3rd).

VILF Agenda