National Economist Dr. Holtz-Eakin To Key Note First Coast Manufacturers Association 2015 Summit

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - June 4, 2015 - PRLog -- Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, will be the closing keynote speaker for the third annual First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA) Summit to be held October 7 – 9 at the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, Florida.

Each year, FCMA gathers various speakers to discuss issues that include topics involving best business practices, lean manufacturing principles, ISO certifications, import/export issues, engaging tomorrow’s workforce, healthcare updates and political activities.

Dr. Holtz-Eakin is a nationally known speaker on the economy. He has a distinguished record as an academic, policy advisor and strategist. He recently served as a Commissioner on the Congressionally-chartered Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. He was also the sixth Director of the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office from 2003 – 2005. And he served as the Director of Domestic and Economic Policy for the John McCain presidential campaign.

“His insights on the country’s economy were so popular when he spoke at the first FCMA Summit in 2013, the association was eager to have him back for an update,” reported Blair Wygle, chairman of the Summit committee.

In addition to the speakers and discussion groups, there will be trade exhibits and networking opportunities. FCMA will hold its annual Excellence In Manufacturing Awards on the first night of the Summit to recognize outstanding manufacturers.

Additional speakers and programs for the two-day event will be announced as they are confirmed. The Summit, which has been called “the meeting of manufacturing minds,” has been a success each year with a sellout anticipated again this year.

For more information on the 2015 Summit, go to fcmaweb.com.

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