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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 

Warren Featherbone chairman to keynote manufacturing summit
Gus Whalen, chairman of the Warren Featherbone Co., will keynote the 8th Annual Governor's Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit in September. Whalen's dynamic presentation, "Hooked at the Roots," recounts the company's 127-year history and its prominence within the manufacturing, banking, agriculture, publishing and philanthropic sectors. Learn more

NHPR’s “The Exchange” – How to Jump Start American Manufacturing
In a recent article, Dartmouth Professor Matthew Slaughter calls for serious reinvestment in manufacturing. Despite a steady decline in employment, Slaughter says manufacturing is still strong and very important. And he says, contrary to conventional wisdom, there are benefits to Americans when these companies set up shops abroad.  BIA President Jim Roche and Commissioner George Bald from the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development also share their thoughts on boosting New Hampshire’s advanced manufacturing and high technology base. Learn more

Advanced Manufacturing in New England: Strategies for Tapping the Potential
In an article for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s fall 2010 issue of “Communities and Banking,” James Brett, President and CEO of the New England Council and Mike Reopel, a principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, reexamine advanced manufacturing in a networked world, and discuss prospects for an advanced manufacturing resurgence in New England. Learn more

Jump Starting American Manufacturing
Robert M. Kimmitt, deputy secretary of the Treasury from 2005 to 2009, and chairman of the Deloitte Center for Cross-Border Investment and Matthew J. Slaughter, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2005 to 2007 discuss the importance of the manufacturing sector to America’s overall economy and ways the country can re-invest in manufacturing in this August 13 article from the Washington Post. Learn more

How they voted: 2010 Legislative Scorecard
BIA has released its 2010 Legislative Scorecard. The scorecard summarizes key business-related legislation from the 2010 legislative session, reports and scores how each legislator voted, and indicates whether each vote was consistent with BIA’s pro-business position. Learn more

Who will win in November? Hear predictions from UNH pollster Andy Smith
Join the BIA and UNH Survey Center Director Andy Smith for an entertaining and provocative look at the “whos,” "hows” and “whys” of the 2010 election cycle. Andy will present his latest polling data, analysis and observations just weeks before the November elections. Learn more

COMMITTEE NEWS

Monthly policy committee meetings are held at the BIA office, 122 North Main Street in Concord and are open to BIA members. To join a committee, log in to the Members Only section of our Web site and click Join a Committee. If you do not have login credentials, please contact us at 603.224.5388 or by email.

September Committee Meetings
Economic Development and Fiscal Policy - 9/10, 8 AM
Energy and Regulated Utilities - 9/14, 8:30 AM
Environmental Affairs - 9/15, 8:30 AM
HR, Health Care and Workforce Development - 9/17, 8 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 28 - 8th Annual Governor's Manufacturing and High Technology Summit, 7:30 AM, Center of NH, Manchester
A half-day summit for manufacturers and high technology companies. Register now

October 7 - Election Forecast Luncheon, 11:30 AM, Center of NH, Manchester
Join the BIA and UNH Survey Center Director Andy Smith for an entertaining and provocative look at the “whos,” "hows” and “whys” of the 2010 election cycle. Andy will present his latest polling data, analysis and observations just weeks before the November elections. Register now

October 27 - 97th Annual Dinner, New Hampshire Advantage and Lifetime Achievement Awards, 5 PM, Center of NH, Manchester
BIA's premier event that attracts more than 700 business, political and opinion leaders statewide. Features presentation of the New Hampshire Advantage and Lifetime Achievement awards. Register now

November 17 - 2010 BIA/DES Water Symposium, 8 AM, Grappone Conference Center, Concord
A comprehensive look at water use and policy in New Hampshire. This full-day conference will examine issues relating to surface water, groundwater, storm water, land development, infrastructure, water quality standards and more. Register now

December 7 - Energy Conference, 8 AM, Grappone Conference Center, Concord
A half-day conference devoted to energy issues in New Hampshire. More information to follow.

TimeWise® Principles of Lean - presented by the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, in collaboration with BIA. Workshops held throughout the state. Click here to view dates and locations.