2023 Manufacturing Council - 2024 Outlook

Join us for the final meeting of the Fayette Manufacturing Council. This meeting will be held at the Fayette County Development Authority's office on the 3rd floor of the Historic Courthouse on the square in Fayetteville.

AGENDA:
11:30 Check-in and More

• Lunch
• Networking - meet the new players:
  • Fayette Chamber President & CEO - Leonardo McClarty
  • Development Authority Director of Existing Industries - Amanda Fields
  • SCTC VP of Economic Development - Ingrid Rider-Owens

• Welcome
• SCTC's Advanced Manufacturing Programs
  • Dr. Irvin Clark*, President, Southern Crescent Technical College
  • Talent Strong & Apprenticeships
• Panel Discussion* - Outlook for Manufacturing in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Amanda Fields, Fayette County Development Authority
  • Alan Burl, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute
  • ​Derek Woodham, GA Manufacturing Extension Program
  • Ingrid Rider-Owens, Southern Crescent Technical College VP for Economic Development
• FCBOE's Work-based Learning Program
  • Melanie Duncan, Work-based Learning Coordinator
• 2024 Meeting Schedule Preview

• June 6 - “Barriers to Employment” – A Discussion on Local Workforce, Transportation, Childcare Issues
• August 8 -  Facility Tour (TBD)
• August 22 - Workforce Summit
• September 19 - October 3 - Facility Tour at Gerresheimer in Peachtree City
• October 5 - Manufacturing Week Kickoff Meeting
• November 28 - December 6 - End of Year Review and 2024 Kickoff