2022 Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Update

Manufacturers and distributors have been the driving force of domestic advancement for as long as we can remember. While continuing to lead the way in discovering innovative solutions to keep businesses ahead of the curve, now is the time to focus on remaining competitive in today’s business environment by attending GBQ’s annual M&D Industry Update.

Whether joining us in-person or virtually, we look forward to sharing updates within the region and industry, including relevant insights and leading practices to help your company navigate the evolving tax and financial reporting landscape. To further empower the growth of your business, additional topics to be discussed include:

• State of the Global, Regional and Local Supply Chains
  • Jeremy Banta, Assistant Professor – Supply Chain Management, Columbus State Community College
• State of the Region
  • Matt McCollister, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, One Columbus
  • Jay Knox, Director of Client Research, One Columbus
• Finding and Retaining Manufacturing Talent
  • Panelists:
    • Lisa Patt-McDaniel, CEO, Franklin County Workforce Development Board
    • Tariq Mohamed, Director of Refugee Social Services, Jewish Family Services
    • Brian Lehman, Director of Human Resources, Universal Veneer Group
    • Aaron Siekmann, President, The Siekmann Company
    • Doug Davidson, Director of IT Services, GBQ
• State of the Industry
  • Details are forthcoming – The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association

This hybrid event qualifies for 3.0 hours of CPE based on Ohio CPE requirements.