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EBC 2011 crowdExecutive Briefing Conference What's Now, What's New, What's Next

Education and learning are critical to the industry's future success, so Stiles offers the Executive Briefing Conference (EBC) under the auspices of Stiles Education, the internationally accredited educational branch of the organization. The EBC provides a forum for businesses of all sizes to explore ideas, find out about new technologies and discover opportunities in a non-commercial environment.  

Since inception in 2002, the EBC has become the premier venue for key manufacturing executives to network and explore visions for the future of our industry. Providing strategic and practical information to help solve manufacturing challenges, the EBC is an opportunity to explore new ways to succeed.

10th Executive Briefing Conference - March 4-6, 2012

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Register Now graphic The full conference rate, including hotel accommodations for two nights, meals, and airport transportation, is $995. 

In 2012, the tenth anniversary conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, adjacent to the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Given the location, the theme of the conference will focus on speed, specifically tactical ways to match the speed to market with the speed the market is changing.

  • The conference will open with a keynote address by Robert Stevenson, one of the most widely recognized professional speakers in the world and author of the bestselling book, “How To Soar Like An Eagle In A World Full of Turkeys”.
  • Another highlight of the conference will be Dr. Jeffrey Karrenbauer, President and Founding Director of INSIGHT, a world leader in providing supply chain solutions and consulting services. A former Logistics Staff Officer for the United States Air Force, Dr. Karrenbauer applies optimization and simulation to improve complex supply chains, creates efficient databases to support such analyses, and designs intuitive interfaces for these important tools.
  • The conference will close with an update from renowned economist Alan Beaulieu, who has been a favorite at previous EBCs. Alan recently forecasted that he expects the economy to speed up in 2012. Attend the conference to learn how to be prepared to meet the new pace of the market.
  • The agenda also includes a special tour of the BLUM US facility in Stanley, NC and much more!
  • Review the briefing topics (812 KB, PDF).

 

The 2012 EBC is presented in cooperation from the following industry partners:

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"A sincere thank you for inviting me to be a part of the EBC. The Stiles team did a terrific job in planning, organizing and leaving us with good information to utilize and share in our business. Being new to the business it allowed me to meet several people, suppliers and competitors alike." Rob Adams, American Woodmark

"I look forward to the EBC each year. I always come back energized with new ideas, new attitudes and most importantly new friendships in the industry." Mike Carson, Closet Works Inc.

"Many thanks for such a well done meeting. The pace, speakers, venue and networking were the best of any of that type of presentation in which I have participated." Pat Corsi, Corsi Cabinetry

“The platform you’ve created allows woodworking industry executives the opportunity for collective, positive collaboration on important issues concerning us all;  what must be done in order for our businesses not only to survive, but also thrive in a weakened global economy.” Elliot Germany, Panel Specialists Inc.

“The conference was a great opportunity to gain insight into some of the challenges and forecasts for our industry.  Opportunities to network were exceptional, and participation levels were very good.  Keep up the good work!” David Miles, Pittsburg State

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