April 2006

 

 

Salute to Manufacturing Luncheon

May 17, 2006

Palmetto Expo Center

Greenville, SC


Silver Crescent Award Nominees

Fastest Growing Companies

2006 AM Expo

Sponsorship Opportunities



Advanced Technology Institute

Automation Engineering Corporation

Carolina First Bank

CPM Federal Credit Union

Day & Zimmermann International

Elliott Davis

GSA Business

Next Generation Manufacturing

SC Research Authority




  

  Mark Your Calendar for Salute to Manufacturing 2006  

 

The 2006 Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon is just weeks away. The luncheon recognizes South Carolina's manufacturing elite and underscores the importance of manufacturing for all South Carolinians. Those in attendance also have a unique networking opportunity and a cost effective way to promote their company to leaders in business, government and education.To attend the luncheon, please reply here:

 

  2006 Salute to Manufacturing Award Nominees Announced  

 

Nominees for the 2006 Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence have been announced. The 28 nominees represent the dedication and excellence of South Carolina's manufacturers.

 

  Nominations Now Being Accepted for South Carolina's Fastest Growing Companies  

 

With spikes in revenue and employees, South Carolina's fastest growing companies are leading the charge in South Carolina's econony. The deadline for nominations for Elliott Davis' 2006 Fastest Growing Companies is May 22. Instructions and entry forms are available online at www.elliottdavis.com or via e-mail at fastest@elliottdavis.com.

 

  Innovation is Key at the AM Expo: May 15-17  

 

Guests of the Salute to Manufacturing Luncheon have the opportunity to witness cutting edge creativity and performance at the 2006 AM Expo, May 15 - 17, at the Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville. On May 17, luncheon guests have full access to the expo's exhibits.

 

The full conference, which requires separate registration, features keynote speaker Charles Jenckes, Engine Development Engineer for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. Jenckes will provide a virtual tour of his engine shop as he discusses “Quality and Innovation in NASCAR Nextel Cup Engine Development.”

 

“We also have five different tracks this year, with 33 sessions,” Joshua Crum, AM Expo’s marketing manager, said. “We also have a keynote panel on Wednesday which is going to discuss what’s next in advanced manufacturing.”

 

Attendees may register at the door, but discounts are available for early-bird registration. AME and SME members receive a conference discount. For registration information and a detailed schedule:

 

  

  Welcome New Sponsors  

 

Sponsors make the Salute to Manufacturing and the Silver Crescent Awards a reality. We welcome the following sponsors to the 2006 program:

  • BellSouth
  • Easley Custom Plastics, Inc.

Serving as a Salute to Manufacturing sponsor represents an effective and affordable way to increase your company's profile and support an important statewide economic development initiative. It is not too late to become a part of this year's event. To learn more, contact Butler Mullins at bmullins@silvercrescentfoundation.com.