Registration is now open for the Upper Shore Manufacturing & Business Council’s (USMBC) annual conference, which will be held Wednesday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the campus of Chesapeake College.
This year’s USMBC conference theme is “Investing in growth-oriented businesses for economic recovery and long-term success,” with topics selected to provide conference participants with information and resources they can use to build and grow their businesses, according to a press release from USMBC.
The conference will offer a choice of presentations and roundtable discussions divided into three “tracks” business development, human resources and education and featuring nationally known experts.
The keynote speaker for the conference is Dina Habib Powell, a managing partner and director of global corporate engagement at Goldman Sachs in New York City. Powell will speak on investing in entrepreneurs and growth-oriented businesses for economic recovery.
Powell is leading Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Businesses initiative a partnership with community colleges to foster the growth of businesses through intensive training. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Powell served as assistant secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs and then deputy undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs in the administration of President George W. Bush.
Following Powell’s address, USMBC will host a panel of Upper Shore business leaders who have successfully positioned their companies for growth and competitiveness. The panel will be moderated by Bob Storey, president of Vapotherm Inc. in Stevensville. Invited panelists include Kim Scott, founder and CEO of The Great Gourmet in Federalsburg; Marilyn Blandford, president of Miltec UV in Stevensville; and Alan Stein, president of Tanglewood Conservatories in Denton.
The day-long conference will provide opportunities for attendees to participate in a mix of sessions. Attendees may attend session across all three learning tracks.
“We are thrilled to be offering a strong program,” said Phillip Nones, president of Mullin/Ashley Associates and current president of the USMBC’s board of directors. “Since our first one held in 2010, the USMBC annual conference has quickly become the premier business event for the Upper Shore area.”
Conference fees are $75 for USMBC member organizations or $100 for non-member organizations, which includes lunch, refreshments and a social hour at the end of the day, in addition to the presentations and roundtable discussions. Additional attendees from any organization may attend the conference for $50 each.
For more information on the conference or to register, contact Leanne Allen at 410-827-7744 or lallenches apeake.edu.
In addition, a limited number of conference sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are available. Sponsorships include company recognition at the conference and exhibit opportunities. For more details, contact Jackie Potter at 410-827-7744 or jpotterches apeake.edu.
Established in 1990, USMBC is a regional organization supporting the growth and health of businesses located on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore.
The organization provides a forum for promoting manufacturing, technology and operational excellence involving a coalition of commercial firms, educational and governmental organizations in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties.
For more information on USMBC, visit www.usmbc. org or call 410-827-7744
Write a Letter to the Editor on this Article
We encourage readers to offer their point of view on this article by submitting the following form. Editing is sometimes necessary and is done at the discretion of the editorial staff.