Illinois Manufacturers' Association's
2015 ANNUAL LUNCH
Schedule of Events
9:00am - 11:30 - Registration
9:30am - 10:30 - Breakout Sessions
Cybersecurity: Better Manage Data and Network Security Risk Presented by: Steve Carr & Mario Paez, Wells Fargo
The heart of a company is its information technology infrastructure. Every manufacturer, regardless of the product it provides, has some exposure to network and privacy risk. To retain your competitive position it's important to have a strategy in place to help mitigate damage in the event of a computer attack or priacy breach. Data breaches, in any form, can lead to significant financial and reputational harm.
Apprenticeships Arrive for Manufacturers Presented by: Jim Nelson, IMA Education Foundation & Mario Kratsch, German-American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest
The IMA Education Foundation, the German-American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest and 11 community colleges around the state have partnered to implement a true German-style apprenticeship program producing Industrial Maintenance Technicians. Both durable and non-durable manufacturers will benefit significantly by having a fully qualified technician on staff. We'll also update you on all of our efforts to improve the quality of applicants seeking a career at your company.
Employee Benefits Compliance & Medical Marijuana Presented by: Adam Hackman & Brad Urhausen, MIS-360
Compliance in the employee benefits space is an ever-evolving exercise for manufacturers. While the ACA has been a hot button recently, manufacturers have a host of other compliance considerations to address when it comes to their employee benefits program. This includes the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which applies to retirement plans, health and welfare plans. The Department of Labor stated that it intends to audit every health and welfare benefits plan in the U.S. by 2018. We'll address the top area of compliance for you to manage in 2016.
Illinois has enacted legislation that legalizes marijuana to be used as a treatment for approved medical conditions. At the Federal level, marijuana is still classified as a Scheduled 1 drug which makes it illegal. As an employer are you prepared to manage this complex and confusing issue?
Ozone and New Air Emission Rules Presented by: Jim Powell, Mostardi Platt
Determining whether your business operates a regulated emission unit may be a complicated question that requires interpretation. Similarly, questions requiring interpretation may arise in determining whether or not an "emission unit" qualifies for an exemption, how to calculate emission rates, the type of permit that is required and if you can utilize the Illinois EPA's registration of smaller sources (ROSS) program.
10:30am - Noon - Networking Reception & Exhibits ~ featuring IMA Affinity Partners
Noon - 2:00pm - Luncheon Program ~ Keynote Speaker: Al Monaco, President & CEO, Enbridge Inc.
Special Guest Speakers ~ Governor Bruce Rauner & U.S. Senator Mark Kirk
Al Monaco was appointed president and chief executive officer of Enbridge Inc. on October 1, 2012. Mr. Monaco has more than 30 years' experience in the energy business, including the upstream oil and gas exploration, development and pipelines businesses. Since joining Enbridge in 1995, he has held positions including Executive Vice President, Major Projects & Green Energy; President, Enbridge Gas Distribution; Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning and Development; Financial Services and Treasurer for Enbridge's U.S.-based master limited partnership.
Mr. Monaco earned a Masters of Business Administration (Finance) from they Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. He holds a CMA designation and is a member of the Society of Management Accountants of Alberta. He has also completed the Harvard Advanced Management Program.
ROOM BLOCK
IMA has a room block set up for the meeting, please use the floowing link: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/IMADecember or call 877.303.0104 to reserve your room. Reservations must be made by NOVEMBER 13TH. Discounted rates are $228/night.
