Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for June 23rd, 2009

FAST PITCH

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Even though I should be napping because I started work at 4:30AM and will be leaving soon for the 12:01AM Transformer Movie I cannot nap because I have just been to FAST PITCH. What about an adrenaline rush!?! Dan Cataldi and Sherry Pritz and TEAM put on the most exciting event of the season in this region. I couldn’t miss it tonight! I got to hear an accomplished entrepreneur who sold his 10 year old company for $22M….(10) 3 minute FAST PITCH presentations and the two winners from last year speak….WOW! The energy in that room was inspirational! Just what I needed because after 18 years with SJTI we are still risking with a huge purchase that will arrive on multiple trucks next week….sometimes you need to be reminded that you are not the only crazy person risking…The rrstar was complimented for the coverage of this years event…check out the articles for more information. And if this economy has got you down or if you are out there living on the edge and you need to surround yourself with other like minded individuals….go to FAST PITCH next time or go see Dan Cataldi at Eigerlab—the Entrepreneur Center! He’ll get you connected and inspired. 

China Restricting Materials Used to Make Steel and Aluminum

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The U.S. and the European Union on June 23 formally accused China of illegally hampering exports of raw materials in order to benefit its own manufacturers.  See it here….   Exports

Events at the Eigerlab

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Upcoming events at the Eigerlab include Summer Interns, Fast Pitch Competition, OSHA and Ergonomics, Patents Workshop, Starting a Small Business in Illinois and Venture Club Meeting.  See details here…try to attend them all!   Eigerlog 6-24-2009