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Manufacturers Offering Valuable Expertise (MOVE)

Be A Part Of The Solution!

An opportunity for leaders in the industry to formulate ideas and move the industry in a new direction.

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What is MOVE?

MOVE (Manufacturers Offering Valuable Expertise) is a forum where senior executives meet face-to-face to share their experiences and expertise in meeting the business challenges they encounter.

As a member of this exclusive group you will:

  • Learn how others solve problems similar to what you encounter.
  • Take away ideas for growing your business and meeting your strategic goals.
  • Hear about early trends and new directions in the industry.
To learn more about MOVE,
check out the MOVE Prospectus!

First MOVE Forum

Thursday, April 13, 2010
Hyatt Rosemont
Rosemont, IL

Dan RafteryEach MOVE meeting will be facilitated by Dan Raftery, a professional group facilitator with over 25 years experience in several consumer product industries. Dan, president of Raftery Resource Network, says, "Each person who joins MOVE will connect with peers in a unique way. MOVE will be a valuable sounding board that can quickly serve as an external advisory board."

Dan currently facilitates five diverse executive share groups.

        • Chief Officers Reaching Excellence (CORE). Leaders of housewares manufacturing and distribution companies meet quarterly to discuss current business-critical topics and trends. Dan facilitates the meetings and serves as an informal communication hub between meetings. Members pay an annual fee. The International Housewares Association subsidizes the costs for the groups. About 30 executives are active in Dan's three CORE groups. (2001 - present)
        • Food Distributors Roundtable. Logistics, transportation and operations executives from wholesale and retail companies gather annually for two days of problem-solving. Dan facilitates the meetings and develops the agenda. LMS Intellibound sponsors the meetings. Participation has grown to [25] people. (2007 - present)
        • Unsaleables Managers Forum. Functional cost center managers from food and drug manufacturing companies meet twice a year to share best practices. Dan facilitates the meetings and his firm manages all aspects of the meetings. The group is self-funded and has 10 members. (2003 - present)

Mark Your Calendars!

Three meetings will be held each year near Chicago's O'Hare airport, with the kick-off meeting on April 13. Attendees will pick dates for the next meetings.

As a member of MOVE you will:

  • Learn how others solve problems similar to what you encounter.
  • Take away ideas for growing your business and meeting your strategic goals.
  • Hear about early trends and new directions in your industry.

Membership is offered annually and seats are limited

Membership is limited to no more than 12 companies and 2 individuals per company.

First MOVE Forum

Thursday, April 13, 2010
Hyatt Rosemont
Rosemont, IL


Become a Member Today!

Company Membership for All 3 Meetings

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First Person
$1,500
$2,500
Additional Person
$750
$1,250


Company Membership for 1 Meeting

Network Member
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One Person
$500
$800

 

 
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