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17th Auto Suppliers Symposium at GVSU
February 23, 2016
For Immediate Release
February 16, 2016
Contact: Dottie Barnes, University Communications, Grand Valley State University, (616) 331-2221
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The 17th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center, will be held March 10 on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
The theme for this year's symposium is "Powering the Pipeline" with presenters addressing topics like mergers and acquisitions, talent fulfillment and new innovations.
The keynote speaker is Deb Schroeder, purchasing general manager at Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA). Her presentation is scheduled for 11 a.m.
The yearly event brings together business owners, senior management, and decision makers from all tiers of the industry, providing the most up-to-date automotive forecasts, trends, and opportunities to network and learn from others.
17th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium
Thursday, March 10
8 a.m.-noon
Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
401 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
Other speakers include Chris Hall, Motus Integrated Technology; Noel Cuellar, Primera Plastics; and Mike Wall, IHS Automotive.
To register or for more information, visit www.vagtc.org or call (616) 331-6811.