"The Labor Crisis"
8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. Program and Lunch
Agenda
8:00 A.M.
Registration & Coffee
8:30 A.M.
Welcome
Carson Copeland, STA President
Valdese Weavers, LLC
Program Introduction
Andrew Barker, STA First Vice President
Matrix Yarns
8:40 A.M.
"The Technical Textile Industry Talent Challenge"
Edmund R. Gant, Jr., Director of Manufacturing
Glen Raven
9:15 A.M.
"Labor Shortage?? Programs Like GPP Can Help"
Russell Mims, Vice President Operations
Buhler Quality Yarns Corporation
9:30 A.M.
"NC Textile Training Initiative Fund - Update"
Suzette McHugh, Textile Training Coordinator
Gaston College - Textile Technology Center
9:50 A.M.
"Tax Overhaul: Impact for Business and Individuals"
Joe Poore, Senior Manager
Elliott Davis, LLC
10:25 A.M.
Break
10:45 A.M.
"Partnering with Industry For Success: The Catawba Valley Furniture Academy Story"
Lori Price, Business & Industry Services, Catawba Valley Community College
Angi Houston, HR Manager, Lee Industries
Bill McBrayer, Graduate, Lenoir Rhyne University, North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
11:30 A.M.
"NAFTA - Renegotiations Update"
Sara Beatty, Senior Vice President, Secretary
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)
12:05 A.M.
"Economic Update"
Jim Campbell, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner
Campbell Rooks Wealth Management, LLC
12:40 PM
Lunch
Catered by: Sports Page Food & Spirits
1:30 P.M.
Adjourn