Join us for the Maryland World Class Consortia's 2011 Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration!

About Our Speaker: This year's keynote speaker is Richard Sheridan, President of Menlo Innovations.  Richard has created a company culture that is rare in modern business.  His employees incorporate lean principles in all they do, and their workspace is a buzz of open, collaborative, efficient, customer-focused energy. Menlo routinely achieves remarkable results: for customers, for company, and for employees.  Richard and Menlo have been featured in Forbes and other business periodicals. Menlo made Inc. magazine's 2010 list of Top Small Company Workplaces, and they were featured in an article in Inc. again in June this year.  Richard Sheridan is a down-to-earth, engaging and sought-after speaker.  The theme of Richard's keynote will be The Business Value of Joy.  Whether your interest is business, continuous improvement, technology, or culture, Richard's keynote is guaranteed to inspire and entertain!

Also Included: Graduation ceremonies for the MWCC's Lean Facilitator Certification Program,as well as our annual awards ceremony, including Member Company of the Year, Lean Leader of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.

Agenda:

• 5:30 p.m.  Registration Opens
• 6:00 p.m.  Reception
• 7:00 p.m.  Welcome and Awards Presentations
• 8:00 p.m.  Served Dinner
• 8:30 p.m.  Keynote Presentation
• 9:30 p.m.  Close

Dinner Details: Dinner menu includes iceberg salad with bleu cheese dressing, filet mignon with wild mushroom and leek stuffed chicken, creme brule dessert, and coffee and tea service.  Please be aware that reception hors d'oeuvres include seafood, tree nut and peanut ingredients.  If you have special dietary requirements, please contact us to arrange alternative dining selections.

Payment Options: You may register online with your VISA or MasterCard. At this time, we cannot accept American Express and other credit cards.  You may also opt to be invoiced or pay by check or cash at the door. For invoices, non-electronic receipts, or refunds, contact the MWCC's Financial Manager, Teresa Raeke by email or phone (410) 767-2372.