Bringing manufacturing executives together for high value learning and networking.

1. Greater Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Executives Networking Association (GLV-MENA) Don Ortner, Founder Chief Solutions Officer Q-Leadership, LLC 2970 Sequoia Dr. Macungie PA 18062 +1(610)573-4830

2. Objectives Strengthen regional manufacturing by supporting the individuals leading manufacturing operations Provide a comfortable forum for exchange of ideas Bring in subject matter experts to conduct seminars on tools and knowledge germane to this group Learn from one another Provide support Encourage collaborative business activities Encourage visitation of each other’s factories

3. Charter The Greater Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Executives Networking Association is a group of manufacturing business owners, general managers and top manufacturing executives from small to medium manufacturing operations. This is a volunteer organization with the objective of providing a high value forum for members to meet on a regular basis to: Develop strong professional network relations with people who have similar interest and concerns and who have expressed a willingness to help and support one another Provide contacts to significant support resources in the region including universities, non-profits and public economic support entities Learn about topics germane to their lives, professions and business needs from subject matter experts Members commit to supporting others in the organization with expertise and advice.

4. Executive Membership Executive Membership Initially: no dues Must be the owner, general manager or C-Level Executive at a manufacturing companies GLV-MENA will focus on topics of interest to Manufacturing operations with 200 people or less. Executives from larger companies are welcome but should be aware that some topics will not be germane to their experience in large companies. At least some operations are located in the Greater Lehigh Valley region

5. Community Members A number of organizations have pledged expertise, time and resources in support of GLV-MENA. This community backing provides a tremendous resource to the manufacturing community. Current Community Members:

6. Meeting Structure – Breakfast Meetings One meeting per month on the second Tuesday ½ hour networking and breakfast 45 min introductions Who are you? What does your company make? What makes your company unique? What expertise can you offer to the group? What contacts would you like to make? Check on who might have helpful leads 45 min to 1 hour seminar/workshop Optional networking time

7. Other potential meetings Evening Socials Joint meetings with other regional groups Non-profit support activities Regional Support Activities (City Events, etc.)

9. International Supply

10. International Expansion

11. Raising Capital and Banking

12. Health Care and Insurance

13. GLV Resources

14. Key people compensation – benchmarking

15. Exporting

16. Getting started

17. Supporting resources

18. Utilizing the University-private enterprise connection

19. Forecasting

20. Organization Structure

21. Methods and success rates

22. The legal connection – what have we all learned?

23. Logistics

24. Industry specific: Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Device, Consumer Goods, etc.