The University of Findlay to Host Global Economic Summit
The University of Findlay will host a Global Economic Summit 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Sponsored by GreaterFindlayInc., the Findlay Publishing Co., the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rocket Ventures and the University, the event will feature presentations from leading executives from the business and automotive sectors, including an opening keynote address from Roy Armes, President and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Three sessions, featuring a variety of panelists, will examine the important role of global business in creating local opportunities for our region, especially in an uncertain economic environment.
Planned discussion topics include:
- The Global Automotive Sector’s Impact on Ohio: How linked are we to the global economy? (9:30 – 10:45a.m.)
- Blending Cultures: What we can learn from the experiences of Japanese executives managing Ohio companies (11a.m. -12:15p.m.)
- Blending Cultures: What we can learn from the experiences of non-Japanese executives working in Japanese-owned Ohio companies (2 -3:15p.m.)
- How Should Students be Preparing Themselves for Opportunities in the Global Business Sector? (3:30 – 4:45p.m.)
The Global Economic Summit is open to all, and there is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Paul Sears, Ph.D. at 419-434-
4704.
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GreaterFindlayInc. has jumped into the fast-paced world of social media! To increase member benefits and communication effectiveness, the Chamber of Commerce has launched a Facebook Fan Page and Twitter account.
“We are very excited about the potential of social networking in our organization,” said Dionne Neubauer, Executive Vice President and COO of the Chamber. “We can instantly provide information about our news and programs, and open doors for feedback and interaction with our members and the community.”
The Facebook and Twitter accounts will be used to update followers about the latest Chamber events, promote local businesses, provide information about member benefits, gather comments and suggestions, and much more.
“The possibilities are truly endless,” said GFI President and CEO Ray De Winkle. “We value the comments and suggestions given to us by our members, and I think that these tools will really help us achieve our goal of helping the greater Findlay region prosper and grow.”
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