When: Thursday, October 4, 2012
Where: Doubletree Hotel Bay City Riverfront; One Wenonah Park Place; Bay City
Cost: $40 per person or $375 for a table of 10

"Bay Area...On the Go!" showcases the Bay Area and the economic development opportunities here. It is also an opportunity to recognize businesses that have made significant investments in the Bay Area.

This year's program will also focus on the importance of manufacturing to the Bay Area, the Great Lakes Bay Region, our state and our nation.

As part of "Bay Area...On the Go!" we will recognize and award manufacturers in the Bay Area for their important services and economic development initiatives.

Our luncheon program will feature Robert D. Hansen, President & CEO, Dow Corning Corporation as keynote speaker.

AGENDA: A Salute to Bay Area Manufacturing: Built by the Bay!

9:00 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - Bay Area Development Expo

10:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Manufacturing: A New World of Opportunity (Davidson Room)
~ Michael Johnston, Vice President & Chief Lobbyist, Michigan Manufacturers Association and
~ Joseph Mazzeo, General Manager, General Motors Powertrain-Bay City
~ Max Holman, Forum Emcee, President, Bay Cast, Inc.

11:00 a.m. - Reception & Bay Area Development Expo

11:30 a.m. - Grand Ballroom Doors Open

12:00 p.m. - Luncheon, Awards & Keynote Address
~ Welcome & Introductions: Eric Jylha, Emcee, WNEM TV5
~ Video Presentation: Built by the Bay! The Impact of Manufacturing in the Bay Area
(A special video presentation by WNEM TV5)
~ Award Presentations
~ Keynote Speaker: Robert D. Hansen, President & CEO, Dow Corning Corporation

1:35 p.m. - Bay Area Development Expo

To register call Your Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at 989.893.4567 or visit our website at www.baycityarea.com.