Speeches

2009 Annual Wire Harness Conference
February 25-27 Scottsdale, AZ - Chaparral Suite Resort

Loren Smith makes a return engagement to the WHMA Conference following last year's well received presentation on how as CEO he helped grow Monona Wire Corp. from revenues of $400,000 to over $85 million in 20 years. This year, Loren will help attendees with "Where and How to Find Capital". Loren is currently CEO of Blue Valley Capital, providing investment banking services to mid market manufacturing companies.

2008 Annual Wire Harness Conference
February 13-15, 2008 Clearwater Beach, FL – Sandpearl Resort

WHMA's annual Wire Harness Conference will Feature a mix of general sessions, supplier exhibits, and best practice exchanges at the Luxurious new Sandpearl Resort on breathtaking Clearwater Beach, FL. Here are some program highlights:

"A Wire Harness Manufacturer's Memoir: From Start-Up to $85 Million While Surviving Landmines Along the Way." The program will include:

• Financial partners: pro and con
• Capital: where to find it and evaluate it
• The role of the CEO: how it must change with growth
• The CEO's direct reports: when loyalty can be dysfunctional
• Exit scenarios: options and case studies