Rockford Chamber Celebration of Manufacturing Dinner and Expo
Join area manufacturers in celebrating the Rockford Region’s manufacturing heritage and its strong future at our annual dinner. The 2012 keynote speaker will be Sagar Patel, President of Aircraft Turbine Systems for Woodward. Woodward integrates leading-edge technologies into fuel, combustion, fluid, actuation, and electronic control systems for the aerospace and energy markets. Mr. Patel will share with the audience Woodward’s long range strategic investment and growth strategy, as well as the keys to their success.
Woodward’s leadership in energy control and optimization solutions is built on a strong foundation, dating back to 1870. Woodward is a founding member of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce from when it first formed in 1910.
The Celebration of Manufacturing Dinner and Expo also feature over 50 booths of area manufactures and related services. The Manufacturer’s Council also hosts several area students and high schools to support manufacturing career awareness at this event.
At this event the Rockford Chamber will recognize the Manzullo Business Catalyst of the Year and the Manufacturer of the Year.
Join us to celebrate manufacturing in the Rockford region. Sagar Patel, President Aircraft Turbine Systems, Woodard will be our speaker.The Manzullo Business Catalyst and Maufacturer of the Year awards will be presented.Please Click Here to Download nomination forms in PDF format.4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Expo6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Dinner, Presentation and Awards