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Do you ♥ the textile industry? Join the Southern Textile Association's Southern Division Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in #Greenville, S.C. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., the program will run from 1-5 p.m. and a reception will follow from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Bryce Krulic, director of Business Development for Staco Energy Products Co., will present “Power Quality and Its Effect on Energy & Equipment." He currently specializes in the applications and sales of UPS systems, Emergency Lighting Inverter Systems, Voltage Regulators and Power Quality Products. He brings to his customers 23 years of field service, application engineering, product development and national sales and experience and knowledge. Krulic graduated from Georgia Tech in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, displaying proficiency in electrical power distribution and motors. There are few electromechanical devices and machines that escape Bryce’s attention, but he is most fascinated with applications of electrical power supplies, power generation, and energy storage. He lives in Greenville, S,C., with his wife Brooke and two teenage children. He enjoys boating, water sports and traveling. Get more information here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx94huh Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfsk3j2 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #CutAndSew #Dyeing #Sustainability #Circularity #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #TextileTalent #CutAndSew #BerryAmendment #KissellAmendment #MilitaryTextiles #Leadership #Automation #Robotics #MachineLearning #AI

Do you ♥ the textile industry? Join the Southern Textile Association's Southern Division Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in #Greenville, S.C. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., the program will run from 1-5 p.m. and a reception will follow from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Billy Few, PE, principal at Bridge Automation, will present “Machine Learning for Manufacturing: Applications for the Textile Industry.” Few is a registered professional engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He has over 10 years of experience in all phases of manufacturing and process automation, across a variety of industries including chemical, heavy industrial, textile, building products and automotive. Few leads a team of automation, data science and machine learning specialists who provide a comprehensive range of services to help manufacturers on their journey to digital transformation. He attended the U.S. Airforce Academy and graduated from Clemon University with a B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Get more information here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx94huh Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfsk3j2 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #CutAndSew #Dyeing #Sustainability #Circularity #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #TextileTalent #CutAndSew #BerryAmendment #KissellAmendment #MilitaryTextiles #Leadership #Automation #Robotics #MachineLearning #AI

Do you ♥ the textile industry? Join the Southern Textile Association's Southern Division Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in #Greenville, S.C. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., the program will run from 1-5 p.m. and a reception will follow from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Allison Murmello of Arkema, Inc., will present, “Understanding and Improving Properties in Wool Fiber Blends.” Murmello has a B.S in Chemistry from Wake Forest University. She started her career at Arkema in Analytical and Systems Research as an NMR chemist working across different business units on a variety of exploratory research topics. For the past eight months, she's worked as a Business Development Engineer in High Performance Polymers on textile applications for Arkema’s specialty polyamides, including 100% bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11. Get more information here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx94huh Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfsk3j2 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #CutAndSew #Dyeing #Sustainability #Circularity #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #TextileTalent #CutAndSew #BerryAmendment #KissellAmendment #MilitaryTextiles #Leadership

Do you ♥ the textile industry? Join the Southern Textile Association's Southern Division Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in #Greenville, S.C. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., the program will run from 1-5 p.m. and a reception will follow from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Dominic Wade, president of Mohawk Fabric Company and Mohawk Textiles, will present “A Hundred-Year-Old ‘Startup’ and Innovation for the Future Workforce.” Wade was born into a large Italian family in the charming countryside of rural Hunterdon County, N.J. Growing up on a working farm, he was surrounded by a family filled with entrepreneurial spirit. Family businesses included: retail, real estate, construction and food service entities. From a young age, Dominic witnessed the value of hard work and developed a strong work ethic. His family's diverse ventures inspired him to one day run his own business. After graduating from Voorhees High School, where Dominic had the honor of being senior class president and captain of the state championship wrestling team, he continued his education at Lafayette College. There, Wade pursued his passion for economics and business, and his dedication paid off when he was awarded an Army ROTC scholarship. After completing his active military service, Captain Wade was admitted to Lehigh University’s MBA Program with a focus on entrepreneurship. During his time, Dominic was a business advisor at the Small Business Development Center where he assisted clients prepare business plans. During Wade’s decade of service to our country, he held numerous positions of responsibility and leading soldiers. His first duty assignment was at Fort Bragg, N.C., as a Platoon Leader at the 118th Military Police Company (Airborne). After being promoted he was assigned to the 503rd Military Police Battalion as the S-4 Logistics Officer, where he operated for six

Do you ♥ the textile industry? Join the Southern Textile Association's Southern Division Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in #Greenville, S.C. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., the program will run from 1-5 p.m. and a reception will follow from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Carl H. Sharperson Jr., leadership innovation strategist, speaker, author and coach, will present, “Sharp Leadership: Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch.” He specializes in taking leaders from mediocre to maximizing their potential in work and personal life. He is passionate about this message because he understands that most people are working at only 50% capacity due to lack of clear leadership, development or job fit. He transforms his audience and coaching clients through his proprietary Sharp Leadership coaching process as well as drawing from his unique experiences the military, Corporate America and entrepreneurship. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a former United States Marine Corps pilot with a B.S. in Engineering, Sharperson documented those experiences in the books “Short Rations for Marines,” “For My Son’s and Brothers” and, most recently, “Sharp Leadership: Overcome Adversity To Lead With Authenticity,” which is a life-changing book. Following his military service, Sharperson went on to hold a number of senior sales and operational positions with Frito Lay, Procter & Gamble and Colgate Palmolive. In fact, he was the vice president of manufacturing for an international sports company, when he felt the tug towards entrepreneurship. He then launched Sharperson’s Executive Leadership in 2000, where he has worked with executives at companies, including Harley Davidson, GlaxoSmithKline, Sara Lee, BMW, Edward Jones, Houston Independent School District, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, University of North Carolina and Chick-Fil-A, to name a few. A

Do you ♥ the textile industry? Join the Southern Textile Association's Southern Division Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown in Greenville, SC. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., the program will run from 1-5 p.m. and a reception will follow from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. FULL PROGRAM: Presiding: Nathan Evans, Southern Division Chairman, Seydel-Woolley & Co. Opening Remarks: Charles Poston, STA President, Kluber Lubrication “Power Quality and Its Effect on Energy & Equipment" Bryce Krulic Director of Business Development Staco ¬Energy Products Co. “Advanced, Biobased and Circular Solution for High-Performance Textiles” Allison Murmello Business Development Engineer Arkema Inc. “Machine Learning for Manufacturing: Applications for the Textile Industry” Billy Few Principal Bridge Automation “A Hundred-Year-Old ‘Startup’ and Innovation for the Future Workforce” Dominic Wade President Mohawk Textiles “Sharp Leadership: Culture Eats Strategy For Lunch” Carl H. Sharperson Jr. Leadership/Innovation Strategist, Speaker, Author and Coach Sharperson’s Executive Leadership Get more information here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx94huh Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfsk3j2 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #CutAndSew #Dyeing #Sustainability #Circularity #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #TextileTalent #CutAndSew #BerryAmendment #KissellAmendment #MilitaryTextiles #Leadership

The AATCC Piedmont Section Fall Conference cranked up this morning at the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway in #Concord, N.C. Attendees are hearing speakers discuss a range of advancements and updates in the field, including tariffs, policy, technology and automation and talent. Section Chairman Buddy Garrett (pictured at top right) of Cotton Incorporated welcomes attendees to the event, taking place under the theme “Growing Success in a Challenging Economy,” before Section Secretary/Treasurer Brandon Francois (pictured at top left) of Silver Fern Chemical introduces a speaker. #AATCC #Textiles #TextileDyeing #Dyeing #TextileFinishing #TextileChemistry #Hiring #Talent #Automation #Trade #Textiles #Tariffs #Technology #Sustainability #Circularity

The Southern Textile Association's Northern Division Fall Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 11 at the Manufacturing Solutions Center’s MSC II facility in Conover, N.C. Kicking off the program will be Tony Whitener, Special Projects Director at the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College, who will lead a discussion on "Partnering to Grow in Western NC" with Tanya Wade of the MSC and Molly Hemstreet of The Industrial Commons. Tony Whitener Whitener manages the MSC Business Incubator program and working with MSC clients to grow the U.S. manufacturing base. In addition to managing the MSC incubator, he oversees MSC facilities and managed the construction of the 30,000 square foot MSC I facility that was completed in 2013 and the construction of the 75,000 square foot MSC II facility which was completed in 2023. Whitener began his work career in industrial mechanical trade (HVAC), where he worked for more than a decade. In 1981, he dove headfirst into the textile manufacturing world when he purchased Red Hill Hosiery. In a span of 15 years, he increased sales from $900,000 to $10 million. Prior to his position with the Manufacturing Solutions Center, he served as a consultant for DuPont, where he is credited with several patents. Whitener’s past manufacturing experience, along with his training in Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Principals, has allowed him to be an excellent mentor for startup companies and entrepreneurs. His passion is working with entrepreneurs to help them expand and grow using his skills in problem solving, prototyping, process implementation and domestic sourcing. He created the MSC Business Incubation program, which he has now managed for 12 years. His mission, much like MSC’s mission, is to help manufactures create and retain jobs here in the U.S. Tanya Wade Wade is the PPE/Textile Resource Lab Manager at the MSC and the sewn goods instructor for the Carolina Textile District (CT

The Southern Textile Association's Northern Division Fall Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 11 at the Manufacturing Solutions Center’s MSC II facility in #Conover, N.C. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Lee E. Moritz, business development consultant specializing in the textiles and aerospace industries at the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), will present, “Should My Company Consider Fishing in the DOD Pond? How to Cast Your Line.” Moritz served both in the U.S. Army and North Carolina National Guard, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 21 years of service. He held various command aviation assignments up to Brigade and State level staff. He is a U.S. Army Master Aviator and Maintenance Test Pilot serving both overseas and across North Carolina. Moritz is a graduate of Appalachian State University and numerous military schools, including the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the National Defense University. He brings to NCMBC over 30 years Business Development and Marketing experience both in the textiles and aerospace industries. He spent 25 years in textiles as executive vice president, Licensed Brands for Goldtoe Moretz – a company that produced and sold socks under global licenses from New Balance, Under Armour and Kathy Ireland. Moritz also served as Senior Director Marketing/Business Development for a unique N.C.-based aerospace company transforming agriculture aircraft to precision strike air platforms. These aircraft included advanced laser targeting and weapon systems purpose built for U.S. State Department-approved Middle Eastern and African nations. His team successfully executed multiple international and Foreign Military Sales contracts totaling over a billion U.S. dollars. He served his community as a local elected official and recently was presented the “The Old North State” award by N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper for elected and military service. Moritz is a native of Conover, N.C., where is resides with

The Southern Textile Association's Northern Division Fall Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 11 at the Manufacturing Solutions Center’s MSC II facility in Conover, N.C. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Mark Vitner, founder at Piedmont Crescent Capital, will present, "What’s Ahead for the Economy & Textiles." Mark Vitner recently founded Piedmont Crescent Capital after spending the past 30 years at Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank, where he was managing director and senior economist. At his new firm, Mark provides analysis of the macro economy to clients located throughout the economy and write a series of report on U..S economy, local economies, small business and residential and commercial real estate markets. Originally from Atlanta, Vitner earned a BBA in economics from the University of Georgia, an MBA from the University of North Florida and completed further graduate work in economics at the University of Florida. he also completed the NABE Advanced Training in Economics Program at Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the National Association of Business Economics and its inaugural Certified Business Economist class. Vitner is active in the community, co-founding the NABE Charlotte chapter and serving as board chair for the Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community. He also chaired the Economic Advisory Council for the California Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on Joint Advisory Board of Economists for the Commonwealth of Virginia. His commentary has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and many other publications. Mark also makes frequent guest appearances on CNBC and other major networks. MEETING DETAILS: An optional tour of the new facility will begin at 10:30 a.m. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. The program will run from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., followed by a networking reception from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Get more information: https://tinyurl.com/4z9dmsd8 Register: https://tiny

The Southern Textile Association's Northern Division Fall Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 11 at the Manufacturing Solutions Center’s MSC II facility in Conover, N.C. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Graham Page, founder & principal at AlchemyX, will cover, “Sustainability: A Brand Perspective.” His multidisciplinary background includes chemical, polymer science, advanced manufacturing, digital printing, Industry 4.0, global sourcing and apparel product development through each step of the textile / apparel supply chain. Prior to launching AlchemyX, a textile- and apparel-focused consultancy with an emphasis on sustainability, he was the architect / lead of internal Innovation startup “Project Alchemy” for VF Corporation, an advanced manufacturing R&D center focused on achieving sustainable small batch and mass customized manufacturing at scale using digital workflow / digital printing of textiles. Prior to his role in global innovation, Page managed global materials commercialization & development at The North Face in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to The North Face, Graham spent six years in a dual role apparel sourcing / materials manager position for VF Corporation managing all materials development for VF brands in Latin America / the Western Hemisphere, and full package sourcing for The North Face. Prior to VF Corporation, he spent 10 years in successive steps of the manufacturing supply chain living and working in the U.S., Mexico and the Dominican Republic, including startup of a new $127M state-of-the-art vertical worsted wool textile mill in Central Mexico. Page began his career with Honeywell Engineered Materials in performance fibers product development. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Textile Chemistry and Polymer Science, and has been recognized by his alma mater and industry publications for Outstanding Achievement in his field. His ability to connect the dots through the supply chain le

The Southern Textile Association's Northern Division Fall Meeting will take place Wednesday, October 11 at the Manufacturing Solutions Center’s MSC II facility in Conover, N.C. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Zane Vogel, president, CEO and cofounder of Spiritus Systems, will present “Mastering the Art of the Pivot." A U.S. Army Veteran, he leads the strategic growth of the company, taking Spiritus from its creation in a tent in Afghanistan, through early start-up days with one sewing machine in a garage, to their 5-acre, 50,000 square feet campus in Aberdeen, N.C. Vogel’s primary expertise covers Culture and Capabilities, growing the company through blending his focus between advanced manufacturing processes and the people who make it all possible. Spiritus Systems is a tactical nylon design and manufacturing company based out of North Carolina. Founded in 2013, Spiritus remains committed to Advancing Freedom through their innovative designs and unique model of modularity and end-user configurability. Vogel serves on the Board of Advisors for the Military Division of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and is highly involved in the promotion and sustainment of the American textile manufacturing industry. MEETING DETAILS: An optional tour of the new facility will begin at 10:30 a.m. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. The program will run from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., followed by a networking reception from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Get more information: https://tinyurl.com/4z9dmsd8 Register: https://tinyurl.com/bddf8y68 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Networking #Leadership #MadeInAmerica #MadeInUSA #Nearshoring #Onshoring #Cotton #SyntheticFiber #GlobalTrade #Economics #BerryAmendment #MilitaryTextiles

ATTEND: AATCC Piedmont Section Fall Conference: Growing Success in a Challenging Economy October 13, 2023 The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy S Concord, NC The AATCC Piedmont Section announced the 2023 Section conference: Growing Success in a Challenging Economy. Join fellow AATCC members and guests on October 13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charlotte Motor Speedway to hear from speakers about a range of advancements and updates in the field, including tariffs, policy, technology, and automation. Non-Members are welcome to join AATCC to access discounted rates, or register at the non-member rate. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/58cf2vck #AATCC #Textiles #TextileDyeing #Dyeing #TextileFinishing #TextileChemistry The YoPro Know, LLC National Council of Textile Organizations NC State Wilson College of Textiles Manufacturing Solutions Center

ATTEND SEAMS ANNUAL NETWORKING CONFERENCE September 12-15, 2023 #Raleigh, NC StateView Hotel on NC State University's campus AGENDA AT A GLANCE: • Sept 12: Golf tournament • Sept. 13: Tours of NC State Wilson College of Textiles and Cotton Incorporated • Sept. 14-15: General conference & networking events SPEAKERS: Keynote: Red Land Cotton – Mark Yeager, cofounder & Anna Brakefield, cofounder Sustainability Panel: Graham Page, AlchemyX, LLC; Shane O’Toole, owner, Red Wolf Innovations and Origin Materials, Sr. Manager Product Development Closing the Loop: Circularity Through Collaboration: Panelists: Jay Hertwig, senior vice president of global brand sales, UNIFI; Cheryl Smyre, director, Advanced Materials – Parkdale Mills, Inc.; Alex Whitley, vice president of sales, Contempora Fabrics Moderator: Xochil - The Chicago Pattern Maker Speaker: Nicole Bivens Collinson, managing principal, Operating Committee, and International Trade and Government Relations Practice Leader with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Full conference agenda: https://tinyurl.com/3wascf3m Register now: https://tinyurl.com/28urxtat Book your rooms now. Room block closes August 15: https://tinyurl.com/yms5dymm Conference sponsorship opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/ycy5df29 #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Fashion #Knitting #Weaving #Nonwovens #Apparel #Sustainability #Sourcing #SupplyChain #CutAndSew #MadeInAmerica #MadeInTheUSA

Join this esteemed at ITMA 2023 in #Milan, Innovator Xchange, Hall 3, June 10, 2023 for the panel discussion on the topic "Refining, Recycling, Repurposing New Materials for Upscaling and Mass Market Applications," moderated by King Mukherjee of Global Impex USA, with panelists, Michael Korger, University Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR), Research Institute for Textile and Clothing; Professor Dr. René Rossi, Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology; and Professor Pariksh*t Goswami, The University of Huddersfield. View full program: https://bit.ly/3IlepTg Register: https://bit.ly/42QwalN #ITMA2023 #InnovatorXchange

We are almost a week away from Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas! This industry-leading event is where technical manufacturers, suppliers, service providers,and industry professionals come together for three days of business networking and exchanging ideas, insights, and innovations. There's no other event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from the entire textile supply chain under one roof. If you haven’t registered already, now is the time! https://techtextilna.link/nhr #TTNA23 #ATME-I #ATMA #textileindustry #technicaltextiles #nonwovens #textiles #fibers #textilefinishing #TechtextilNA #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing

The Southern Textile Association’s Southern Division Spring Meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Golf Resorts & Conference Center in #Greenville, S.C. Dr. Scott Baier, economics professor & chair, John E. Walker Dept. of Economics at Clemson University, will present “The State of the Economy: A Look at what the Data is Telling Us.” Baier has chaired the John E. Walker Department of Economics since 2016. He holds a doctorate in economics from Michigan State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Clemson, Prof. Baier was an assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame. From 2007-2008, he served as a senior economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. From 1999-2012, Baier was a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta. More recently, he has also served as a consultant to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). Click here for more information: https://conta.cc/3YtiyKc Click here to register: https://conta.cc/3L4w7wv #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #Dyeing #Sustainability #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #YeahThatGreenville #TextileTalent #SixSigma #LeanManufacturing

The Southern Textile Association’s Southern Division Spring Meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Golf Resorts & Conference Center in #Greenville, S.C. Kyle Oronzio, regional vice president at the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), will present, "SCMEP: Helping South Carolina Companies Grow." Oronzio is an an industrial engineering professional with 15+ years of manufacturing experience spanning a variety of industries, including textiles, major appliances, healthcare and medical device manufacturing. He has a proven track record of implementing cost-reduction projects utilizing lean Six Sigma methodologies and successfully managing teams towards achieving a common goal. He is deeply committed to supporting manufacturing organizations in the pursuit of operational excellence and improved performance. Through SCMEP, Oronzio can provide company’s access to the right resources they need. His goal is to help manufacturers save money, find more customers and improve their throughput so they can turn business around faster to make them more competitive. This in turn saves jobs, adds jobs and makes them more profitable. Oronzio has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Ga., is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and is a Project Management Professional. Click here for more information: https://conta.cc/3YtiyKc Click here to register: https://conta.cc/3L4w7wv #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #Dyeing #Sustainability #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #YeahThatGreenville #TextileTalent #SixSigma #LeanManufacturing

The Southern Textile Association’s Southern Division Spring Meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in #Greenville, S.C. George Abraham, chief information officer at Greenville Technical College, will present “The buzz about Artificial Intelligence.” Abraham uses his 20+ years of experience in information technology to serve the students and community of Greenville County, S.C., as chief information officer of Greenville Technical College. He is excited for the transformative potential of technology, especially to lift people's lives and livelihood. Prior to his current position, Abraham had stops in Charlotte, N.C., and Columbus, Ohio. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with two subsequent Masters Degrees in Industrial Engineering and in Business. Click here for more information: https://conta.cc/3YtiyKc Click here to register: https://conta.cc/3L4w7wv #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Yarns #Fibers #Fabric #Knitting #Weaving #Apparel #Nonwovens #Synthetics #TextileDyeing #TextileFinishing #Dyeing #Sustainability #SupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Economics #YeahThatGreenville #TextileTalent