Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Southwestern Ontario Board’s (CME-SWOB) annual recognition night is Southwestern Ontario’s premier event for manufacturers, bringing together more than 200 industry professionals to celebrate industry success and recognizing students pursuing a career in manufacturing with scholarships.
The theme this year is ‘Triggers for Growth,’ featuring a keynote speaker from International Erosion Control Systems (IECS), sharing their incredible story that highlights the benefits of collaborative research with both Western University and Fanshawe College. The full roster of speakers includes:
- Dennis Darby, CME President & CEO
- Greg Arvai, Ontario Sales Manager, IECS
- Dr. Anthony Straatman, Professor and Chair, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Western University
- Lindsay Engel, Community and Industry Research Chair, Fanshawe College
Event Details
When: May 9, 2018 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Hellenic Community Centre, 133 Southdale Road West, London, ON
Agenda: 5:00 pm Cocktail Reception and Exhibitor Showcase, 6:00 pm Dinner Program
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9 Reasons to Attend
Discover why you should join CME-SWOB, regional manufacturers, and industry leaders, as well as aspiring students at the 23rd Annual Recognition & Scholarship Awards:
1. Celebrate local manufacturers and honour future industry professionals
2. Eight promising students in manufacturing-related programs will be awarded $2,000 each in scholarships
3. Recognize the local manufacturer of the year for providing learning opportunities and working closely with students
4. Network with over 200 manufacturers and professionals to celebrate local industry achievements
5. Now in its 23rd year, this CME event has awarded more than 100 scholarships totaling over $135,000
6. Learn how to innovate, connect, and grow your manufacturing business through local research and academic institutes
7. Support education in manufacturing - all of the proceeds support CME student scholarships
8. Join people and organizations working to improve the image of manufacturing and help enhance the options people have within this thriving sector
9. Attend as a sponsor and promote your company - a low-cost targeted marketing opportunity
Learn more about the event and register on CME’s website.
About Manufacturing in London
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With more than 33,000 employees and 500 companies, the advanced manufacturing sector in London represents approximately 10% of all employment in the region. London's advanced manufacturing future will rely on high automation, robotics, and technology to produce high-value products.
Defense, aviation, and composite materials based products are driving growth in this sector, as well as the automotive and transportation industries. The automotive sector alone is a robust and growing sector that employs more than 16,000 workers in direct automotive assembly and parts jobs.
Learn more about London’s agile industry on our Manufacturing page.
