FMA Annual Meeting keynotes to present 2022 economic and manufacturing outlooks

FMA’s Annual Meeting: The Fabrication and Metals Industries’ Leadership Conference is happening March 1-3 in Miami. At this industry-exclusive educational and networking event for metal manufacturing professionals, you’ll enjoy presentations by industry experts www.fmamfg.org/annualmeeting#schedule with insight on what’s coming next:

*Sheryl Connelly, manager of global trends and chief futurist, Ford Motor Company

Tracking changes across social, technological, economic, environmental, and political arenas and shifts in consumer attitudes and behaviors, Connelly will share insights on the factors that will most affect your business in the years to come. From exploring the things you can’t control to planning for multiple futures, she looks at how embracing the future, rather than fearing it, opens up immense opportunities.

*Dr. Chris Kuehl, FMA economic analyst and managing partner, Armada Corporate Intelligence

A conference favorite, Kuehl shares relevant business and economic stories with a touch of humor. His commentary interprets the impact of global events on manufacturing in North America. He delivers news that matters most to you, without the hype typically found in consumer media. For a distilled perspective on what’s happening in economies at home and around the world, you won’t want to miss this presentation.

*Omar Nashashibi, founding partner, The Franklin Partnership

Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist Omar Nashashibi will provide an insider’s view into the recent developments that impact the industry and what manufacturers can expect in 2022 and beyond from their not-so-silent partner—the federal government. His presentation will cover issues including taxes; tariffs and trade; supply chain disruptions due to government actions; and pending regulations from the EPA, OSHA, and other federal agencies.