Lori Blaker is Featured Panelist at "Global Business and Economic Outlook for 2017 and Beyond"

Troy, Michigan, January 20, 2017 (Newswire.com) - ​​Automation Alley located at 2675 Bellingham,Troy, MI is hosting a conference on the state of the global economy on Monday, January 23rd at their headquarters in Troy. James E. Glassman, Head Economist and Managing Director for JPMorgan Chase will be presenting the keynote address. Additionally Jeff Jorge, principal at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, will discuss U.S. trade policies, strategies for international growth and explore how companies can thrive in these uncertain times.

The conference is open to the public and provides a great opportunity to learn about the shifting dynamics of the global economy and how policies proposed by the incoming Trump administration may impact the domestic and world economy at large. Discussion will focus not only on the incoming administration, but other factors affecting Michigan’s business and industry climate, especially the automotive and related advanced manufacturing sector. The event will also include a panel discussion on projected global trends in the short, medium and long terms.  

"We are on the edge of epic change and companies need to react accordingly. Navigating the course of doing business in these turbulent times will require a greater level of consensus and cooperation."

Lori Blaker, President/CEO TTi Global

“I am very excited to participate as a panelist at this event,” says Lori Blaker. “We are on the edge of epic change and companies need to react accordingly. Navigating the course of doing business in these turbulent times will require a greater level of consensus and cooperation.”

Other panelists include: Dan Rose, CFO for The Piston Group, Paul Meloche, Vice President, Fori Automation, Donald Carbone, President, Managed Programs, and David Newhouse, International Trade Manager MEDC.

The price for attending the conference is $30 for members, $45 for non-members in advance or a walk-in rate of $40 for members and $55 for non-members.

To register contact Automation Alley Events at 800-427-5100 or email: [email protected].  Automation Alley is located at 2675 Bellingham, Troy, MI 48083.  

About Automation Alley

Automation Alley is Michigan’s leading technology business association, connecting companies and organizations with talent, resources and funding to accelerate innovation and fuel Southeast Michigan’s economy. Since its founding in 1999, the nonprofit has grown to include nearly 1,000 tech-focused members in businesses, education and government.  Automation Alley focuses its efforts in five areas: defense, entrepreneurship, international business, advanced manufacturing, and talent development. 

About TTI Global

TTi Global provides staffing, learning, research and consulting solutions to industries across various sectors with automotive as a core focus. TTi Global oversees operations on five continents with offices spanning the globe, which include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela, UK and most recently Afghanistan. 

With a staff of over 2000 employees in international operations, they offer a wide range of services, tailor made to drive business goals, including business consulting, research, staffing, workforce development and learning solutions. TTi Global world headquarters are located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

For more information, contact Melinda Kollins:
phone: 248 722-5408

Source: TTi Global