Countdown to the Salute! The Salute to Manufacturing is just four weeks away - scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at noon at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SIMT) in Florence. Dr. Thomas Kurfess, BMW Endowed Chair of Manufacturing at Clemson University will be the keynote speaker for this year's event. More than 21 companies competed for the chance to be recognized as the Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year, and the top three will be honored at the annual awards luncheon being hosted by the SC Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Crescent Foundation. 
In addition to the awards luncheon, attendees are invited to tour the wonderful SIMT facility, located adjacent to Florence-Darlington Technical College's main campus. Guided tours are available at 10 am and 1:30 pm, and individuals interested in touring this unique state-of-the-art manufacturing laboratory may register by clicking here. There are still table sponsorships available and individual admission for the luncheon is $60. For more information or to register online visit www.silvercrescentsc.org/salute.asp. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors:
Ogletree Deakins and Santee Cooper. 
2010 Discover Manufacturing Design Challenge Kicks Off The Silver Crescent Foundation is kicking off its ninth annual student design competition this fall, and this year's challenge has a few new wrinkles designed to enhance the career exploration learning experience for students. "This year we have added a theme and an essay component to the drawing portion of the competition," explained SCF President Karen Owens. "Manufacturing Starts with an Idea - What's Yours? will encourage students to go beyond simply recognizing the manufacturers operating in their local communities. We hope they will identify a product or idea that is needed, do some research of that need, and come up with a creative strategy for a product that could make the world a better place." In addition, SCF will help teachers coordinate presentations by representatives from local manufacturers to help students better understand what goes on in a manufacturing facility. "By scheduling these classroom discussions about today's advanced manufacturing, we hope to contribute to the students' extended learning opportunities," Owens added.
Download information about the 2010 Design Challenge!
Silver Crescent Circle Promoting manufacturing vitality and career opportunities in South Carolina is our passion at the Silver Crescent Foundation. From our Salute to Manufacturing to our educational outreach programs like Camp Success and the Discover Manufacturing Design Challenge, we are committed to changing people's perceptions about this important industry sector.  You can be part of the process by supporting the Silver Crescent Circle, an annual giving program that sustains the educational and outreach efforts of the Silver Crescent Foundation. Your tax deductable contribution can make a significant impact on our efforts to get more people training for careers in manufacturing so our South Carolina companies can grow and remain competitive in the global marketplace. There are various leadership levels of participation. Please contact Karen Owens to learn more about how you can support the Silver Crescent Circle in 2010. BACK TO TOP OF NEWSLETTER
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