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SUMMARY:WVMA Government Affairs Meeting
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SUMMARY:Welcome
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing & Education: Building a Better Workforce
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DESCRIPTION:A key ingredient in the success of manufacturing is collaborative partnerships and innovative educational programs to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of the industry’s future.  One such partnership is the 4T Academy, a workstudy program at Ben Franklin Career Center and Toyota. Join representatives from the program and Toyota as they explain the program, the benefits, and how you can replicate the program at your company.\N\NAlicia Cunningham, Encova Insurance, Moderator\NDeana Marcum, Toyota West Virginia \NErin Petry, Ben Franklin Career Center\NSummer Bolen, 4T Academy\NJosie Godbey, 4T Academy\N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><em>A key ingredient in the success of manufacturing is collaborative partnerships and innovative educational programs to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of the industry’s future.&nbsp; One such partnership is the 4T Academy, a workstudy program at Ben Franklin Career Center and Toyota. Join representatives from the program and Toyota as they explain the program, the benefits, and how you can replicate the program at your company.</em></p><ul><li><a href="speakers-2024/alicia-cunningham">Alicia Cunningham, Encova Insurance, Moderator</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2024/deana-marcum">Deana Marcum, Toyota West Virginia</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="speakers-2024/erin-petry">Erin Petry, Ben Franklin Career Center</a><span></span></li><li><a href="speakers-2024/summer-bolen">Summer Bolen, 4T Academy</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2024/josie-godbey">Josie Godbey, 4T Academy</a></li></ul>
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SUMMARY:BREAK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000
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SUMMARY:A New Day: Supporting a Second Chance Workforce
CREATED:20241023T140009Z
DTSTAMP:20241023T140009Z
URL:https://convention.wvma.com/agenda/a-new-day-supporting-a-second-chance-workforce
DESCRIPTION:Most manufacturing companies across the United States struggle with workforce issues. Incorporating a more diverse workforce, including those who have previously faced barriers such as incarceration, addiction, or other challenges, may be the key to unlocking your workforce needs. \NJoin experts from Workforce WV and the Jobs & Hope program as they share information about the opportunities for companies who participate in such second chance programs.  You will also hear from a member company who is already seeing the benefits of taking a “second chance”!\N\NMarvin Woodie, Conn-Weld Industries, Moderator\NMichael Crown, Workforce WV\NDeb Harris, Jobs & Hope WV\NJason Wilburn, Paul Wissmach Glass Co.\N
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><em>Most manufacturing companies across the United States struggle with workforce issues. Incorporating a more diverse workforce, including those who have previously faced barriers such as incarceration, addiction, or other challenges, may be the key to unlocking your workforce needs. </em></p><p><em>Join experts from Workforce WV and the Jobs &amp; Hope program as they share information about the opportunities for companies who participate in such second chance programs.&nbsp; You will also hear from a member company who is already seeing the benefits of taking a “second chance”!</em></p><ul><li><a href="speakers-2024/marvin-woodie">Marvin Woodie, Conn-Weld Industries, Moderator</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2024/michael-crown">Michael Crown, Workforce WV</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2024/deb-harris">Deb Harris, Jobs &amp; Hope WV</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2024/jason-wilburn">Jason Wilburn, Paul Wissmach Glass Co.</a></li></ul>
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Member Reception
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SUMMARY:Networking Dinner
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SUMMARY:WVMA Government Affairs Meeting
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SUMMARY:Natural Gas Development in the Mountain State
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DESCRIPTION:\NMaribeth Anderson, Antero Resources, Moderator\NJeff Nehr, Hope Gas\NJim Crews, MPLX (Retired)\NRebecca McPhail, GO-WV\N\NAs a historic energy state, West Virginia stands ready to capitalize on a massive increase in energy consumption in the United States as we have abundant and available natural gas. Given the critical connection between energy production and manufacturing, what is the future of energy production through natural gas in West Virginia as we work to achieve Governor Morrisey’s 50x50 energy plan to add 25 gigawatts in energy production here at home.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<ul><li><a href="speakers-2025/maribeth-anderson">Maribeth Anderson, Antero Resources, Moderator</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2025/jeff-nehr">Jeff Nehr, Hope Gas</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2025/jim-crews">Jim Crews, MPLX (Retired)</a></li><li><a href="speakers-2025/rebecca-mcphail">Rebecca McPhail, GO-WV</a></li></ul><p>As a historic energy state, West Virginia stands ready to capitalize on a massive increase in energy consumption in the United States as we have abundant and available natural gas. Given the critical connection between energy production and manufacturing, what is the future of energy production through natural gas in West Virginia as we work to achieve Governor Morrisey’s 50x50 energy plan to add 25 gigawatts in energy production here at home.</p>
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SUMMARY:West Virginia Economic Update
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DESCRIPTION:\NDr. John Deskins, WVU\N\NJoin Dr. John Deskins for a review of recent trends in West Virginia’s economy and a forecast of where the state is likely heading in the coming five years. He will address the economic development challenges facing West Virginia as well as highlight the unique opportunities we have before us. 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<ul><li><a href="speakers-2025/john-deskins">Dr. John Deskins, WVU</a></li></ul><p>Join Dr. John Deskins for a review of recent trends in West Virginia’s economy and a forecast of where the state is likely heading in the coming five years. He will address the economic development challenges facing West Virginia as well as highlight the unique opportunities we have before us.&nbsp;</p>
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SUMMARY:Member Reception
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