Join us for our region's premier, annual manufacturing summit! The Greater Reading region celebrates manufacturing as its highest-priority industry, and shares a dedication to the industry's success with its neighboring partners, training providers and employers in 10 surrounding counties. Be a part of this can't-miss event! Attendees will then enjoy a half-day agenda packed with a keynote speaker, an expert panel and a workshop with key takeaway items. Content areas will include technology integration in manufacturing and business continuity planning.
WELCOME (8:15 a.m.)
- Dr. Susan Looney, President - Reading Area Community College
- Christian Leinbach, Commissioner - Berks County
- Michael Rivera, Commissioner - Berks County
Keynote Speaker
Vinitha Moskal, Founder & CEO - SmartCost Inc.
Topic: From Assembly Lines to Algorithms: A New Era in Manufacturing
Moskal is a Transformational Leader and Operations Architect known for turning concepts into viable business opportunities. As the Founder and CEO of SmartCost Inc, she helps companies reimagine, revitalize and realize corporate vision by leveraging an effective blend of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence expertise to build value and optimize performance in the era of Industry 4.0.
Moskal has more than 25 years of global operations management and strategic leadership experience that spans multiple industries, continents, and functions. She has held numerous key roles in Fortune 100 and privately held companies. In her most recent position as Vice President of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence at Preferred Sands, a global frac sand producer and technology company, she created the end-to-end supply chain network, developed automation and controls strategies for three new plants, and served as an active member of the steering committee to prepare the firm for the Initial Public Offering.
EXECUTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION – Positioning Your Business for Success
- Jim Gerlach, President & CEO – GRCA (PANEL FACILITATOR)
- Chris Pruitt, President & CEO – East Penn Manufacturing
- Karen Norheim, President & CEO – American Crane & Equipment Corporation
- Peter Rye, President & CEO – Brentwood Industries
WORKSHOP – Business Continuity & Minimizing Business Interruptions by Planning
- Lisa Lavender, COO & Co-Owner – Berks ∙ Fire ∙ Water Restorations, Inc.
Thank you to Our Sponsors!
Sponsorships for the 2023 MFG Summit are available! Contact Keith Stamm at kstamm@greaterreading.org
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Date and Time
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Location
Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College
4 N. Second St.
Reading, PA 19601
**parking available at Front & Washington Street Parking Garage
Fees/Admission
$30 / GRCA Member
$40 / Future GRCA Member
Complimentary to Students (contact Rachael Romig at rromig@greaterreading.org)
Sponsorships available! Contact Keith Stamm at kstamm@greaterreading.org
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Keith Stamm
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