The NMA is pleased to announce that the tri-association conference was a huge success. The key note speakers were fantastic and all topics covered were timely and relevent. Once all the feedback forms have been reviewed, we will post the results on this website.
Today was an opportunity to think big about your business. Use today for tomorrow.
fix something, change something, teach, invent, discover, add value, drive growth, improve profits, eliminate waste, shift the culture, make it happen!
All presentations from the day will be made available on this webpage shortly.
The keynote speakers for the Tri-association Conference have been announced. Bios for each of the speakers is presented below. Remember this is the LAST WEEKfor the EARLY BIRD registration. And don’t forget to take advantage of our exclusive 50% rebate. REGISTER TODAY
Ron Harper, P.Eng - President of Congent Power Inc.
Ron is a Professional Engineer with 25 years of experience in manufacturing in engineering, marketing, operations and business leadership. Ron is a passionately engaged leader, constantly learning about the lean thinking life and building the organizational culture needed to create a lean way of life. This presentation will highlight Cogent’s journey to create the way of life in lean thinking, while illustrating some good examples of how lean principles have been applied to both business sustainability and environment/energy conservation.
Cogent Power Inc. won the The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Award in 2009. Please see the video below and have a chance to meet the leader behind this success.
Bill Carr – Motivational Humorist
Bill Carr is an award-winning writer, stage actor and journalist. For over twenty years Bill has been making people laugh at what’s trivial while helping them think about what counts. Bill’s unique blend of humor and insight inspires laughter and consideration; offering his audience a fresh perspective on what they face everyday.
FedDev Ontario supports The Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative
(Thursday, April 8, 2010 – PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough Riding, today announced that the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) will receive an investment of $1,550,000 towards the establishment of the Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative. The investment is being provided through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
“Our government is dedicated to helping the businesses and communities of southern Ontario thrive and prosper.” stated Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough.
“Canada’s Economic Action Plan is providing long-term financial stability through investments like the Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative to areas like ours that need it most. Residents in our communities will benefit from projects like this one, which encourage economic revitalization. Our investment in the manufacturing sector will help this region become recognized as a key player in the global economy.”
Today was an opportunity to think big about your business. Use today for tomorrow. 
(Thursday, April 8, 2010 – PETERBOROUGH, ON) – Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough Riding, today announced that the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) will receive an investment of $1,550,000 towards the establishment of the Tri-Association Manufacturers Initiative. The investment is being provided through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
