Time is running out to register for the Salute The time has arrived for leaders in business, education and government to recognize manufacturing's elite. Please join us in honoring this very special group - our South Carolina manufacturers. The Silver Crescent Foundation and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce will join together to host the 15th annual Salute to Manufacturing awards luncheon to honor South Carolina’s manufacturers on September 22, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia. Register to attend the luncheon.
This year's emcee is Pete Mazzaroni from Roche Carolina and we are pleased to announce that the keynote address will be deliver by Gus Whalen from the Warren Featherbon Foundation, read more about Mr. Whalen below.
At the luncheon, be sure to congratulate the nominees for the 2010 Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year and thank these industry leaders for their contributions to South Carolina's economy. This year's nominees are: Arvin Meritor, Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Caterpillar, Precision Pin Products Group
Eaton Corporation Hydraulics Group
Force Protection Inc.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
Holcim (US) Inc.
Pepperidge Farm
Roy Metal Finishing Company, Inc.
S & W Manufacturing, A SMEAD Company
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
U.S. Engine Valve
Wix Filtration Corporation, Inc. Both organizations continue to recruite sponsors and more information can be found on the Silver Crescent web site or contact Sharon Halsey for details.
Noted Innovator, Gus Whalen, to Speak at Salute
Gus Whalen is the Chairman of The Warren Featherbone Company of Gainesville, Georgia and directs the efforts of The Warren Featherbone Foundation. In its remarkable 127-year history, Warren companies have been active in manufacturing, banking, agriculture, publishing and philanthropy.
Mr. Whalen's role in speaking with us is to paint a larger picture of corporate transformation. This includes adapting to change, innovation and investment in people. It's not often we have a chance to observe corporate adaptation over so many years. Gus believes that the future of organizations, including ours, is determined by our DNA---who we are, not just what we've always done. 
Educational Forum
As part of this year's Salute to Manufacturing, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Crescent Foundation are hosting an educational workshop focusing on Manufacturing's Support of Education and Future Workforce Development. The workshop will take place from 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia.
Agenda & Timeline: 10:00 - Welcoming comments - Robbie Barnett - SC Chamber 10:05 - Personal Pathways Update - Dr. Bob Couch - SC Dept of Education 10:20 - Virtual Job Shadows - Jordy Johnson - Microburst Learning 10:50 - Best Practices Case Study - TBD 11:15 - Final Q & A 11:25 - Closing remarks - Karen Owens
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