When

Tuesday July 19, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
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Where

Blue Bird South - Fabrication Facility 
6155 US-341
(6144 Hwy 341 South)
Fort Valley, GA 31030
 

 
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Contact

Jason Moss 
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance 
770-338-0051 
support@georgiamanufacturing.com 
 

Blue Bird Fabrication Facility Tour - Central Georgia Chapter GMA 

GMA is pleased to provide unique manufacturing plant tours of industry leaders in all regions of Georgia. These tours help grow our community and build strategic alliances with other manufacturers. By sharing solutions to common challenges and identifying best practices we are building stronger businesses in Georgia.

Join us for the tour of the "Blue Bird South" Fabrication Facility in Fort Valley from 8:00am - 11:00am on July 19th. This will be a different tour from the one we hosted last year at the manufacturing plant. Blue Bird will be providing the tour, coffee, donuts and a "BONUS" training session on the new overtime laws.


About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations. Since 1927, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Today, Blue Bird has more than 1,500 employees, Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of Dealers and Parts & Service facilities throughout North America. Its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East..

Who should attend?

  • Executive Manufacturing Leadership
  • Plant Manager
  • Purchasing
  • Engineering
  • Economic Development Partners

Why should you attend?

  • Understand how your company will benefit from GMA in Central Georgia
  • Grow your local connections of suppliers and manufacturing partners
  • Gain access to new partners state-wide
  • Learn about programs that will add value to your company
  • Provide input on tours and topics for upcoming events

 

Tour and Training Agenda

  • 8:00 - 8:15 - Registration, Coffee, Donuts and Networking – GMA Announcements
  • 8:15 - 8:30 - Corporate Presentation and Safety Briefing 
  • 8:30 - 10:00 - Plant Tour
  • 10:00 - 10:15 Question and Answer
  • 10:15 - 11:00 - ** BONUS TRAINING SESSION **  "How will Georgia manufacturers be impacted by the new overtime laws and ideas that may help you deal with it"
  • 11:00 - 11:15 Adjourn and clear room.

This event is co-hosted by Georgia Employers' Association (GEA) and Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA)

            

 

Spaces are very limited, so please register early…