Mike Dunlap, a columnist for MiBiz (Michigan Business and Information for Western Michigan), was a presenter at the 2011 Executive Briefing Conference. In this article, he shares his impressions of the event in the context of the office furniture industry. http://www.mibiz.com/opinions/from-where-i-sit/17904-mike-dunlaps-from-where-i-sit-accelerating-to-the-speed-of-innovation.html
Topic: Executive Briefing Conference
Apr
12
2011
Closing Keynote address by Alan Beaulieu
The Recovery – How Long and How Fast? By popular request, Alan Beaulieu closed the conference with a keynote address on “The Real Recovery”. One of the country’s most informed economists, Alan Beaulieu is a principal of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR) where he serves as President. Since 1990, he has been consulting with [...]
Apr
10
2011
Opening Keynote Address by John Brandt
The 2011 EBC pjrogram began at the conference hotel, the Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury, on Sunday evening with a welcome reception, introductory remarks from the keynote speaker John Brandt, and dinner. On Monday morning, John Brandt delivered the opening keynote address, which provided specific recommendations to prepare for “Next Generation Manufacturing”, based on an extensive [...]
Apr
10
2011
3M Innovation Center
Appropriate to its setting at 3M’s Innovation Center, the 2011 EBC focused on innovation. Located within the 475 acre campus of 3M’s global headquarters, the 3M Innovation Center ignites the sparks of innovation to help fuel business success. The centerpiece of the 3M Innovation [...]
Apr
10
2011
EBC Press Conference address by Peter Kleinschmidt
As you can see there are many exciting developments, new products and new opportunities to look forward to in 2011. It is up to all of us to seize these opportunities and make the most of the recovering economy. It is a new beginning and conditions will be different. Not better or worse – just different.
