The Illinois and Wisconsin chapters of NASF invite you to join in the first Midwest Sustainability Summit, September 29-30, 2016 at the Grand Geneva Resort in beautiful Lake Geneva, WI. This program is packed with speakers and topics for metal finishing professionals to help you identify opportunities, trends, possible risks and strategic approaches to sustainability.
We have secured discounted hotel rooms for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights - so we encourage you to bring your whole family!
SCHEDULE & SPEAKER TOPICS:
(Schedule is subject to change. Click on Underlined Speakers for Bios)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration
12:00 to 12:15 p.m.
Pick up boxed lunch
12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
"Region V Enforcement Actions"
12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
"6 Sigma Tools for Lean Manufacturing, Waste Reduction"
Robert Collin, MacDermid Enthone
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
"Latest Offerings in Trivalent Chromium Technology"
Chrissy Pullara, MacDermid Enthone
2:15 to 3:00 p.m.
"Sustainability of Intellectual Property in Special Processes"
Mike Noettl, Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc.
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
"EHS Audit Skills & Techniques + Implementing a Best-in-Class Corporate Sustainability Reporting Program"
John Iwanski, Trinity Consultants
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Hotel Check-in/Break
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Hour
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Dinner/Raffle/Entertainment
Comedian Jeff Jena
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
8:00 to 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:15 to 9:00 a.m.
"Filling the Skills Gap in Manufacturing"
Matt Kirchner
9:00 to 9:45 a.m.
"A Review of Wastewater Characteristics for Water Reuse/Recycling after Chemical & Equipment Processing"
Mark Andrus, Coventya, Inc. - Water Care Division
9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
"Electroless Nickel"
Matt Sisti
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
"FEMA: Emergency Preparedness"
Gabriel Garriga, U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA RV National Preparedness Division
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
"Policy Group Update"
Jeff Hannapel, The Policy Group
12:00 p.m.
Conference Conclusion
Additional Activities
The Grand Geneva Hotel & Resort and the Lake Geneva area are both home to a variety of activities, entertainment and family fun!
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES! Reach for the skies on a hot air balloon ride high above the Lake Geneva area Friday morning, Friday evening or Saturday morning. A raffle drawing will be held at Thursday dinner for a flight. Rides are also available to purchase at $240 per person. Please contact Becky Bennett at rebecca.bennett@ppc1904.com for additional information and to book.
GOLF! Discounted golf can be reserved through the resort for Friday afternoon. The discount applied depends on the current price. Please contact the resort directly to make your reservation: 800-558-3417. Reference the Chicago Midwest Chapter of NASF when making your reservation.
WATER PARK, SPA, AND MORE! The Grand Geneva offers family fun at the great Timber Ridge Water Park as well as the WELL Spa + Salon with activities for your entire family! Please contact the resort directly, 800-558-3417 or www.grandgeneva.com for more information and availability!
For additional information, please click HERE
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI United States
