Senator Burr Announces 2011 North Carolina Aerospace Supplier Conference

On August 24, 2011, Senator Richard Burr will host the 2011 North Carolina Aerospace Supplier Conference along with the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Aerospace Association in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The purpose of this event is to promote and grow our aerospace industry by bringing together North Carolina users, purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers through education, networking and growth opportunities as well as sharing “best practices” in order to provide job growth, financial stability, and a stronger industry in our state.

To learn more about the Aerospace Supplier Conference including information about participating and what companies will be represented there, click here.

WHO
Senator Richard Burr

WHAT
2011 North Carolina Aerospace Supplier Conference

WHEN
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
8:30 AM

WHERE
SHERATON GREENSBORO – JOSEPH S. KOURY CONVENTION CENTER
Imperial Ballroom
3121 High Point Road at I-40
Greensboro, NC 27407

• Keynote remarks by Senator Richard Burr
• Commercial aerospace trends presented by Barry Eccleston, CEO of Airbus Americas
• Defense aerospace trends presented by Lieutenant General Mark D. “Shack” Shackelford, Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, United States Air Force. A full biography is available on the conference website.
• Commercial space trends presented by Jeff Krukin, former Executive Director of the Space Frontier Foundation
• General aviation manufacturing trends presented by Pete Bunce, President & CEO of General Aviation Manufacturers Association
• Aerospace workforce training at North Carolina community colleges panel discussion led by Maureen Little of the North Carolina Community College System and Dave Drugman of Honda
• Major aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to include Goodrich, Honda, TIMCO, Triumph, Curtiss Wright, General Dynamics & General Electric will
• present current and future needs
• A large exhibit area consisting of aerospace prime contractors and subcontractors will provide the opportunity for one-on-one interaction and networking
• Export Opportunities Presentation. Exporting can help a company survive in a future of constrained defense budgets and fierce global competition. The Export Licensing Reform Initiative will make the export process simpler for industry suppliers. Learn about the aerospace export opportunities from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Affairs Vice President of the Airline Industries Association.

http://www.aia-aerospace.org/.

Register online at: http://www.ncmbc.us/2011AerospaceConference.php

Conference Goal. The goal is simple, promote and grow our aerospace industry by bringing together North Carolina users, purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers through education, networking and growth opportunities as well as sharing “best practices” in order to provide job growth, financial stability, and a stronger industry in our state.

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John B. Marek is an innovative marketing and economic development professional with more than 25 years combined experience in the industrial, retail, technology and public sectors. www.johnbmarek.com