The West Virginia Manufacturers Association will conduct this conference in cooperation with the WV Construction and Design Expo and the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
This event will host companies interested in locating new facilities or expanding existing operations in the state, and will provide companies the opportunity to gain an expanded understanding of the potential for ethane and ethylene related product development in West Virginia.
Conference attendees will learn about West Virginia’s advantages, including tax incentives, environmental permitting, workforce development, availability of employees and site options, and will have the opportunity to network with West Virginia leaders, manufacturers, and suppliers. General sessions will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. There will also be various informational workshops and seminars that will be most beneficial to you. Watch for upcoming announcements.
Agenda & Lodging
(tentative)
Wednesday, March 21 8 a.m. Registration 9:15 a.m. Welcome, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Cal Dooley, American Chemistry Council (invited) 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: Business, Economic Development & Environmental 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: Business, Economic Development & Environmental 12 p.m. Lunch on you own 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Business, Economic Development & Environmental 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions: Business, Economic Development & Environmental 5:30 p.m. Business After Hours Reception
Thursday, March 22 8 a.m. Registration 9:15 a.m. Welcome, Keith Burdette, WV Secretary of Commerce 9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Greg Babe, Bayer (invited) 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: Business, Economic Development & Environmental 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions: Business, Economic Development & Environmental 12 p.m. Lunch on you own
Booths will be handled through the WV Expo and can be reserved on line: http://www.wvexpo.com/. Please indicate that you are attending the M2M conference on your booth registration.
Lodging
Charleston Marriott Hotel 200 Lee Street, East Charleston, WV 25301 304-345-6500 800-228-9290 Deadline: February 17, 2012 www.marriott.com Cost: $129.00 single/double
Holiday Inn Express 100 Civic Center Drive Charleston, WV 25301 304-345-0600 *$94.00 single/double Deadline: February 28, 2012
* Includes Hot Breakfast Buffet, High-Speed Internet & Parking
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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM: $15,000 Named Sponsor For Conference Reception Free Advertisement On The WVMA Website for 1 Year 4 Attendee Registrations / 2 Paid Exhibit Booths Recognition In The Expo Program And M2M Program Electronic List Of All Expo And M2M Conference Attendees All Benefits Noted For Gold And Silver Sponsors
GOLD: $10,000 Free Advertisement On The WVMA Website For 6 Months 3 Attendee Registrations / 1 Paid Exhibit Booth Recognition In The Expo Program And M2M Program Electronic List Of All Expo And M2M Conference Attendees All Benefits Noted For Silver Sponsors
SILVER: $5,000 2 Attendee Registrations / Premium Booth Location Recognition In The Expo Program And M2M Program Electronic List Of All Expo And M2M Conference Attendees Workshop/Seminar Opportunities (limited) Sponsorship Priority For Future WVMA Conferences Recognition On All Event Day Signage At The Conference Media And Press Release Recognition
Registration
WVMA Members: $150 Non-Members: $300
Payment must be prepaid and received by March 12, 2012 No refunds but substitutions gladly accepted.
