Registration Now Open for NFPA’s 2010 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference

May 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Join NFPA at the intersection of marketing and strategy for the highly-acclaimed Industry and Economic Outlook Conference, August 16-18, 2010, at the Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel. This day-and-a-half event offers hard data and expert analysis on tomorrow’s economic environment— augmented this year with an additional focus into advancements across the fluid power supply chain. A conference like no other, this year’s Industry and Economic Outlook Conference will offer critical insight into — Economics, Market Forecasts, Supply Chain Advantage, and unparalleled Networking Opportunities.

Registration is now open for professionals across the fluid power supply chain at www.nfpa.com/IEOC  or call NFPA directly at 414-778-3344. NFPA members who register by July 9 will receive the lowest registration rate.

Conference highlights include:

Economics
-U.S. and Global Economic Forecast, Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research (ITR)
-Economic Challenges to Strategic Planning, Dr. Bill Conerly, Conerly Consulting, LLC
-New Regulatory Landscapes for Industry, Aric Newhouse, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

Mobile & Industrial Market Forecast Sessions
-Construction Machinery Forecast
-Agriculture Machinery Forecast
-Heavy Truck Market Forecast
-Industrial Markets Overview
-Material Handling & Metalworking Machinery Forecast

Supply Chain Advantage
-Advances Across the Supply Chain Breakfast, featuring case studies on Technology Advancement and Creative Partnerships
-Supplier & Service Member Tabletop Displays

Networking
-3rd Annual NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament
Power of Association Dinner featuring networking opportunities with industry suppliers demonstrating their products.

Don’t Miss the economic event of 2010!  To register or learn more about the conference, go to www.nfpa.com/IEOC or call NFPA at 414-778-3344.

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NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry’s channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators.