AGMA - American Gear Manufacturers Association

Strategic Resources Network/Regional Meeting

Hosted by the AGMA Strategic Resources Network

Registration is limited to the first 40 respondents. Other restrictions may apply.

Enjoy a personalized tour at GE Transportation Headquarters with emphasis on the locomotive, wind, and off-highway areas of the plant.

Program Agenda

Introduction to GE Transportation and Ecomagination®
Ed Hall, GE Senior General Manager, Mechanical Technologies

GE Transportation Locomotive Division
Steve Gerbracht, Manager of GE Locomotive Systems and Technical Proposals

GE Windenergy Division
Mark Cooksey, Executive Product Manager, GE Wind Drivetrain Technologies

Gear Research Institute
Suren Rao, Ph.D., Managing Director, Gear Research Institute

GE Off-Highway Division
Bill Halli, Senior Product Manager, GE, Off Highway Product Management

Steel Consumption
Jim Kane, of the Steel Service Center

The event also will feature a Tuesday networking dinner where you can renew past business relationships and cement new opportunities.

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Cost Summary

AGMA member: $350*

Nonmember: $495*

Hotel:

Registration includes Welcome Dinner and Reception on Tuesday, June 8th
at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront (55 West Bay Drive; Erie, PA (814) 454-2005) and lunch on Wednesday, June 9th at GE Headquarters.

Get the AGMA member discount. Consider joining the Association: Download the membership application [PDF] or read more about member benefits.

Hotel accommodations at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront are no longer available. They have recommended the following hotels:

1.Bel Aire Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
2800 W. 8th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-1116

2.Hilton Garden Inn
2225 Downs Drive
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 866-1390

Both of these hotels are 10-15 minutes by car from the Sheraton Erie Bayfront. It is best to call them directly to secure a reservation at either Bel Aire or the Hilton Garden Inn. If you have difficulty obtaining a room, please notify Madelaine Morgan (703) 838-0061 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

There is limited service to Erie International Airport. Consider other options, like flying into Cleveland 1.5 hours away, or into Pittsburgh, PA or Buffalo, NY, both 2 hours by car.

*This rate is in effect until May 17, 2010.

Payment
Payment must be made at the time of registration. Payments are accepted as check, credit card (Amex, MC, Visa, or Discover)

Canecllations
All cancellations must be in writing and received by AGMA prior to May 17, 2010. A $50 processing fee will be assessed for each cancelled registration that results in a refund. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after May 17, 2010.
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About the Strategic Resources Network

This group brings together new and upcoming gear industry professionals from within AGMA membership. Its goal is to provide a dynamic, educational, productive forum to help participants grow, both within the industry and the association.

The Strategic Resources Network addresses such topics as leadership, best business practices, AGMA programs and personal development. Meetings are held several times a year, often in conjunction with facility tours.
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About GE

GE Transportation is a global technology leader and supplier to the railroad, marine, drilling, wind and mining industries. GE provides freight and passenger locomotives, railway signaling and communications systems, information technology solutions, marine engines, motorized drive systems for mining trucks and drills, high-quality replacement parts and value added services. With sales in excess of $4.5 billion, Transportation is headquartered in Erie, Pa., and employs approximately 10,000 employees worldwide.
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