Manufacturing First Expo & Conference

One out of four Northest Wisconsin residents is employed by a manufacturer, so it's not surprising that more then 400 Wisconsin manufacturers participated in the first annual, Manufacturing First Expo & Conference.

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Featuring a panel discussion on Global Competitiveness

Sponsored by Northwest Technical College

• Erich Pfeiffer, President & COO, Marine Travelift
  The world's first mobile boat hoist was conceptualized in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, in 1945. Officially established in 1954, Marine Travelift Inc. has a long-standing reputation as a marine industry leader and is recognized for its tradition of excellence on a global scale. The company manufactures mobile boat hoists, marine forklifts, self-propelled transporters and other related marine lifting products. It also has an extensive U.S. and international dealer network, with more than 3,500 units in service worldwide.
• Lora Klenke, VP International Business Development, WEDC
• Roxanne Baumann, Director of Global Engagement, WMEP  Click here for link to presenter page

First Business, along with the NEW Manufacturing Alliance and Insight Publications teamed up to provide Wisconsin manufacturers hands-on opportunities to grow their businesses via connections to our shared knowledge from other local manufacturers. 

Other speakers to be determined.

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