Hear governor candidates discuss state’s manufacturing

Published 2:03 pm Tuesday, August 9, 2011

What: Hear governor candidates discuss manufacturing

When: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10

Where: Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle

Cost: $50

More info: To reserve a seat, go to www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=225627.

SEATTLE — Candidates for governor will discuss their manufacturing policy proposals and answer questions at Impact Washington’s State of Manufacturing in Washington Summit from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle.

The $50 cost per person includes a plated breakfast and parking.

This summit will focus on manufacturing in the state of Washington and its impact on economic growth. Gubernatorial candidates Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., and Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna will discuss their policy proposals for the manufacturing sector.

Keynote speaker Doug Woods, president of the Association for Manufacturing Technology, will discuss a national manufacturing strategy.

Results of the 2011 State of Manufacturing in Washington poll, which surveyed 400 manufacturing CEOs in Washington, will be released. Attendees will receive a copy of the report.