On October 3rd, the Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC) hosted the 2019 Arizona Manufacturing Summit, which featured keynote speakers in the industry and concluded with an awards ceremony honoring standout leaders in manufacturing.
In her opening remarks, AMC Chair Dawn Grove highlighted the many manufacturing firms making waves in the state and recognized others for their creation of thousands of jobs, including Intel, Raytheon, Nikola and more…
Date: July 24 – 26
Location: High Country Conference Center – Flagstaff, AZ
Complete schedule of Flagstaff manufacturing tours, Summit speakers and activities coming soon!
| Wednesday, July 24th | |
|---|---|
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Registration |
| 1:30 – 1:45 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| Dawn Grove, Corporate Counsel, Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (PING) and Chairwoman of the Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| Allison Gilbreath, Executive Director, Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| 1:45 – 2:45 | 2020 Election Preview Presented by First Strategic |
| Kurt Davis, Partner, First Strategic | |
| Marcus Dell'Artino, Partner, First Strategic | |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Break |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Arizona's Biggest Environmental Challenge: The Air Apparent |
| Moderator : Steve Trussell, Executive Director, Arizona Rock Products Association | |
| Eric Massey, Director, Environment and Water Resource Management, Arizona Public Service | |
| Craig McCurry, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer, Intel Corporation | |
| Hon. Bill Gates, Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Sustainability: Powering the Future |
| Transforming the Use of Electricity: Scott Bordenkircher, Director, Technology Innovation & Integration, Arizona Public Service | |
| Vehicle Electrification: Marc Campbell, Manager, Sustainability Policy & Programs, Salt River Project | |
| Remarks from Boyd Dunn, Commissioner, Arizona Corporate Commission | |
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Free Time |
| 5:30 – 7:30 | AMC Cocktail Reception |
| The McMillan | |
| 2 W Historic Rte. 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (transportation provided) | |
| Use Uber code e4p5iua. (Good for two rides up to $10 each.) | |
| Thursday, July 25th | |
| 7:00 – 8:15 | Breakfast |
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Opening Remarks |
| Dawn Grove, Corporate Counsel, Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (PING) and Chairwoman, Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| Lorna Romero, Executive Director, Chamber Business News | |
| Amanda Reeve, Environmental & Regulatory Policy Advisor, Snell & Wilmer LLP | |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | Reaching New Heights: Drones and Their Many Uses |
| Patrick Paul, Partner, Snell & Wilmer LLP | |
| 9:15 – 9:30 | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:45 | Securing Arizona's Water Future |
| Moderator : Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy, Morrison Institute, Arizona State University | |
| Tom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources | |
| Ted Cooke, General Manager, Central Arizona Project | |
| Dave Roberts, Associate General Manager, Water Resources, Salt River Project | |
| Paul Orme, Special Counsel, Pinal County Irrigation Districts | |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 -11:30 | Let Them Work: Arizona's New Landmark Occupational Licensing Law |
| Moderator : Steve Rakowski, Haley & Aldrich | |
| Hal Pittman, Director of Military and Veteran Engagement, Arizona Public Service | |
| Katie Fisher, Office of Governor Doug Ducey | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Plastics: Imagining A World Without Waste |
| Michael Bernier, Director, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Swire Coca-Cola, USA | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Networking Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:15 | AMC Environment Committee Update |
| Luke Narducci – Co-Chair, Environment Committee | |
| Eric Massey – Chair, Air Quality Subcommittee | |
| Steve Rakowski – Chair, Waste Subcommittee | |
| Jeff Homer – Chair, Environmental Issues Breakfast and ESS Planning Committee | |
| 1:15 – 2:45 | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Directors Panel |
| Michael Keyack, Deputy Director | |
| Amanda Stone, Director of Intergovernmental & Community Affairs | |
| Daniel Czecholinski, Air Quality Division Deputy Director | |
| Laura Malone, Waste Programs Division Director | |
| Trevor Baggiore, Water Quality Division Director | |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Free Time / Networking |
| 3:15 – 3:30 | Depart High Country Conference Center / Travel to NAU Ecological Restoration Institute (optional) |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | NAU Eco Tour (optional) |
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Depart NAU / Travel to Weatherford Hotel |
| 5:00 – 7:00 | Sponsor Reception hosted by Snell & Wilmer, LLP |
| Weatherford Hotel Zane Grey Bar & Ballroom, 23 N Leroux St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | |
| Friday, July 26th | |
| 7:15 – 8:15 | Breakfast |
| 8:15-8:30 | Welcome Remarks |
| Glenn Hamer, President and CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry | |
| Dr. Rita Cheng, President, Northern Arizona University | |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Remarks: Natural Resources |
| Daniel Seiden, Government Affairs Manager, Intel Corporation and Treasurer, Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| Hunter Moore, Policy Advisor for Natural Resources, Office of Governor Doug Ducey | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Remarks from the Department of Forestry and Fire Management |
| David Tenney, Director, Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) | |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Losing Sight of the Forest for the Trees: The Importance of Forest Health |
| Moderator: Rod Ross, Senior Government Affairs Representative, Arizona Public Service | |
| Moderator: Megan Martin, Senior Government Relations Representative, Salt River Project | |
| Hon. David Tenney, Director, Department of Forestry and Fire Management | |
| Hon. Jason Whiting, Supervisor, Navajo County and Board Member, Eastern Arizona Counties Organization | |
| Elvy Barton, Senior Policy Analyst, Salt River Project | |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Federal Rules Update |
| Moderator: Maribeth Klein, Senior Attorney, Salt River Project | |
| Designation of the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: Carolyn Loder, Manager, Mineral Rights & Public Lands, Freeport McMoRan Inc. | |
| Better Living Through Chemistry: Jeff Homer, Corporate Director, Environmental, Health & Safety, SUMCO | |
| Engaging Proactively with EPA and Supply Chain on TSCA Implementation: Jeff Mieth, Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety, Boeing Mesa | |
| 11:30 – 1:00 | Lunch and Keynote Speaker |
| Henry Darwin, Acting Deputy Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | |
| 1:00 – 1:05 | Closing Remarks |
| Amanda Reeve, Environmental and Regulatory Policy Advisor, Snell & Wilmer LLP | |
Date: Friday, October 5, 2018
Location: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown | 100 N 1ST ST | Phoenix AZ 85004
Complete schedule of Manufacturing Month tours, Summit speakers, Luncheon keynotes, agendas and more coming soon!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Platinum Sponsorship | $7,500
Prominent Platinum Sponsor logo recognition in print, online and throughout event
Access for 10 to morning summit
Premier luncheon table placement and seating for 10
Opportunity to host an elected official or VIP
Gold Sponsorship | $3,000
Gold Sponsor logo recognition in print, online and throughout event
Access for 10 to morning summit
Preferred luncheon table placement and seating for 10
Opportunity to host an elected official or VIP
Silver Sponsorship | $1,500
Silver Sponsor name recognition in print, online and throughout event
Access for 10 to morning summit
Luncheon table for 10
Opportunity to host an elected official or VIP
Table Sponsorship | $950
Access for 10 to morning summit
Luncheon table for 10
Individual | $95 Member, $120 Non-Member
Admission for 1 to summit and luncheon
Individual (Luncheon Only) | $65 Member, $80 Non-Member
Admission for 1 to luncheon
Date: August 20-22, 2018
Location: Prescott Resort & Conference Center | 1500 AZ-69 | Prescott AZ 86301
MONDAY, AUGUST 20 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM Elections Preview • Enforcement Panel • EPA Region IX Update • Lunch & Networking • Water and Energy Panels • Legislative Overview | 5 PM Reception hosted by the Arizona Manufacturers Council
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 | 8 AM – 3:15 PM Breakfast • Energy Panel • ADEQ Presentation • EPA Keynote • Lunch & Networking • Sustainability Panel | Reception hosted by Snell & Wilmer and Haley & Aldrich to follow
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 | 7:30 AM-3 PM Breakfast • Golf Tournament • Lunch & Prizes | Stone Ridge Golf Course • 1601 N. Bluff Top Drive• Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Overnight Accommodations: (888) 657-7855 • Group G6845
Time: 8:00 AM Registration | 9:00-11:30 AM Summit | 11:45AM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Awards
Location: Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri, Phoenix AZ 85016
Rates & Registration: www.azchamber.com/events
Presentations are now LIVE! Click here to view all presentations, or look below at the agenda for each individual PowerPoint.
Location: Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 AZ-69 • Prescott AZ 86301
Rates & Registration: www.azchamber.com/events
Overnight Accomodations: (888) 657-7855 | $92/Night | Code G6321 | Deadline July 14
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
10AM – 3PM | Industry Panels – ADEQ Presentation – Lunch – Networking
ADEQ State of the Agency Update
5 PM | Evening reception hosted by the Arizona Manufacturers Council
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
8AM – 3PM |Breakfast – Legislative Panel – EPA Region IX Presentation – Keynote Speaker – Lunch – Networking
Arizona Emissions Bank – Tim Franquist, ADEQ presentation | Phil McNeely, MCAQD presentation
Sustainability of Water and Power Consumption via Water Reuse and Power Conservation – Todd Brady, Intel presentation
ADWR Update – Clint Chandler, ADWR presentation
Federalism & What States Can & Cannot Do – Brett Johnson, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P presentation | Video of presentation
Federalism Case Studies – Travis Bruner, Grand Canyon Trust presentation | Elvy Barton, SRP presentation | Amanda Reeve, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P presentation | Video of panel
6 PM | Evening reception hosted by Snell & Wilmer and Haley & Aldrich
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
8AM-3PM | Breakfast – Keynote Speaker – Golf Tournament Presented by PING – Lunch
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Registration & Breakfast : 7:00 AM
Program: 7:30 AM
Speaker: Rosanne Albright, City of Phoenix
Topic: Brownfields Program Land Recycling Program, City of Phoenix
Roseanne Albright oversees the Brownfields Land Recycling Program for the City of Phoenix. The City of Phoenix is focused on providing assistance to city departments and private developers to redevelop sites for beneficial use. Roseanne Albright will provide an overview of the program and how it works and a profile of some of the most recent redevelopment projects.
Speaker: Steve Rakowski, Haley & Aldrich
Topic: TSCA Chemical Data Reporting
Under the Toxic Substance Control Act, manufacturers and importers of chemicals must report to the EPA production and use information for chemicals used in large quantities in commerce once every four years. The last reporting was in 2012 and the next reporting is due this year. Steve Rakowski will provide an overview of this reporting requirement and the details associated with who and what must be reported.
Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel
1600 S. 52nd Street, Tempe, 85281
Members: $40 | Non-Members: $55
Name: 2016 Environmental and Sustainability Summit
Date: August 10-12, 2016
Event Description:
Join us August 10-12 as we return to Prescott for the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s annual Environmental and Sustainability Summit. The 3-day summit will include the Air Quality Conference, the Environmental Conference, a trade show, numerous receptions, and finally a golf tournament.
August 10 | Air Quality Conference + Welcome Receptions
August 11 | Environmental Conference + Tradeshow
August 12 | Golf Tournament
Location: Prescott Resort and Conference Center 1500 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301
Please check back soon for more details. You may direct any questions or sponsorship inquiries to Erica Wrublik: ewrublik@azchamber.com | 602-248-9172 x110
View event page on Chamber website here.
Mark your calendar for one of our best fall events – the Arizona Manufacturing Summit and Awards Luncheon taking place on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Arizona Biltmore.
This two-part event kicks off with a morning trade show and summit featuring industry experts and panelists discussing manufacturing issues and opportunities. The day concludes with a luncheon and panel discussion with members of Arizona’s congressional delegation.
At the luncheon, leaders from Arizona’s manufacturing community will be recognized with awards for:
Manufacturer interested in hosting a trade show booth? Contact Cylee Gutting at 602.248.9172 x123 or cgutting@azchamber.com.
You won’t want to miss this year’s Arizona Manufacturing Summit & Awards Luncheon!
October 1 – October 30, 2015
Please contact Erica Wrublik at ewrublik@azchamber.com or 602-248-9172 x110 to RSVP for a tour or event listed below.
TOURS
FIND MORE MANUFACTURING EVENTS: For statewide Manufacturing Month events with partners and friends of manufacturing, please visit http://manufacturingrevolution.com/.
Happy Manufacturers Month!
Spirits were high last week as manufacturing executives gathered in Scottsdale for the National Association of Manufacturers Spring Board of Directors meeting. The largest manufacturing association in the United States, NAM represents small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. The Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC) is the official state affiliate of NAM.
The guest list included a star-studded collection of world leaders, celebrity speakers and top executives from iconic American manufacturing companies like PING, Ball Corp., Anheuser-Busch and others.
Vice President Mike Pence, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, SBA Administrator and WWE co-founder Linda McMahon, and economist and author of “Trumponomics,” Stephen Moore, were among the featured speakers.
OPTIMISM HIGH
Consistent themes throughout the event emerged around the positive economic effects of NAM-driven policies like federal tax cuts and regulatory reform. The need for certainty on trade – particularly the need to develop an innovative, enforceable agreement with China and a strong sense of urgency around the passage of the USMCA – also remained at the forefront. The AMC and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry remain committed to leading advocacy efforts at the state level.
“Manufacturing in the United States is on the rise, and manufacturers are confident about the future,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons at the three-day event at the Phoenician. Timmons is widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders in Washington today.
During the first quarter of 2019, an average of 91 percent of manufacturers reported an optimistic outlook about their own company and the economy according to the NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey released March 5th. There were 12,834,000 manufacturing workers in February, with almost 1.4 million employees added since the end of the Great Recession – the most workers in the sector since December 2008.
While momentum is building, manufacturers expressed common concerns around trade, infrastructure deficiencies and workforce shortages.
USMCA, TRADE FIGURES PROMINENTLY
During his remarks, Vice President Pence urged manufacturers to “send a strong message to members of Congress in all 50 states that it’s time to approve the USMCA, and we must see it approved by Congress this year. “
Arizona’s international trade relationships remain vital to our state’s economy, especially with our strongest trading partners, Mexico and Canada. In 2017, Arizona exported $7.5 billion in goods to Mexico and $2.2 billion in goods to Canada. Trade with Mexico and Canada supported over 236,000 jobs in Arizona during the same year.
The AMC and the Arizona Chamber are working full tilt with the Arizona delegation to create a sense of urgency around the passage of the USMCA. The deadline for the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to release an assessment on the agreement and its economic impact is expected in April of this
year and Congress will begin consideration of the agreement following the release of the ITC’s assessment.
“Ratification of the USMCA is the single most important issue facing Arizona. More than 236,000 Arizona jobs depend on our trade relationship with Mexico and Canada,” Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer said.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL
On the workforce side, the tightest labor market on record is welcome news to employees and jobseekers. However, a red-hot job market often spells challenges for employers.
Recent studies show nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will be created in the next decade. But 2.4 million of those jobs could go unfilled. The inability to attract and retain employees remained the top concern for the fifth consecutive quarter in the NAM’s Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. One in four respondents indicated that worker shortages had forced them to turn down new business opportunities.
Dawn Grove, Chairwoman of the AMC and Chairwoman of the Workforce Arizona Council added, “Manufacturers are growing so rapidly, they are necessarily reaching out to new populations — hiring returning citizens, those with disabilities and many who have been out of the workforce for years. Modern manufacturers are implementing advanced technologies, automation and robotics to improve quality, bolster safety and better compete globally, such that American manufacturing workers are becoming better skilled, more productive and receiving higher wages than ever before.”
In Arizona, efforts are underway to create a pipeline of manufacturing workers through the power of Career and Technical Education. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are being developed that give students the hands-on skills needed to enter and succeed in the workforce.
The AMC and the Arizona Chamber strongly support Governor Ducey’s fiscal year 2020 budget plan which includes a $10 million investment to expand CTE offerings across Arizona. Through a grant program, high schools with CTE programs will receive up to $1,000 for each student who graduates with a certification in specific industries.
During a special edition of Ham(m)er Time filmed at PING in Phoenix, Hamer and Timmons sat down to discuss current workforce challenges and how technological advancements will continue to fuel demand for skilled workers.
The two-week, eight-state tour concluded in Phoenix last week, with additional stops at Intel in Chandler and Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe.
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Each August the Arizona Manufacturers Council, together with longstanding member Snell & Wilmer, convene leaders in industry and environmental policy for a robust two day conference in beautiful Prescott, Arizona. If you missed this year’s conference, we’ve made available this year’s presentations and agenda, and we hope you’ll join us next year. Special thanks to each of our event sponsors, presenters, contributors, and attendees.
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