MTI is excited to host the 2017 Fall Meeting at the beautiful U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego, California. A national icon since 1910; the newly restyled U.S. GRANT weaves its storied legacy into a memorable guest experience. Situated in the city's lively and historic downtown Gas-lamp District, the hotel is just steps from shopping, dining, and entertainment, and a short drive to to the beaches and family attractions. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy an incredible learning experience surrounded by the beautiful environment.
CLICK HERE to view video of U.S. Grant Hotel
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION: (SOLD OUT)
U.S. Grant Hotel ($219 per night - Metal Treating Institute Group)
326 Broadway - San Diego, California
PHONE: 1-866-837-4270
ONLINE RESERVATIONS: CLICK HERE
OVERFLOW HOTEL: (3 min walk to U.S. Grant Hotel)
Westin Gas-lamp San Diego Hotel ($219 per night - Metal Treating Institute Group)
910 Broadway Cir - San Diego, California
PHONE: 1-800-325-3589
ONLINE RESERVATIONS: CLICK HERE
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AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION:
AIRPORT: San Diego International Airport - SAN (3.3 miles to hotel)
DIRECTIONS: CLICK HERE
TRANSPORTATION: Taxi or Uber
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REGISTRATION:
REGISTER ONLINE: CLICK HERE
PRINTED BROCHURE: CLICK HERE
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CITY INFORMATION & TRAVEL TIPS:
Things to Do: CLICK HERE
Weather: Nearly every day in September warms to over 70 °F (21 °C) in San Diego. The city averages 6 days in the month of September when the thermometer reaches into the 80s °F (over 26 °C). Temperatures above 90 °F (32 °C) occur during September just once every few years. At night, the thermometer dips to 60 °F (16 °C) or below on 2 days.
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DRESS CODE:
All events are business casual, excluding the final night dinner. Final night is Formal (Suit and tie). Black Tie Optional. Local recommended tuxedo rental CLICK HERE
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NAME BADGE AND MEMBER WELCOME BAG
Your welcome packet including your name badge(s), drink tickets, and program schedule, will be delivered to your room the afternoon of September 14 by 4:30 pm. If you do not receive your welcome packet, it will be available at the table outside the opening night Welcome Reception.
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MEETING SCHEDULE:
Thursday, September 14
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: MTI First Timer Reception
If you are a first timer to MTI's national meeting, we are excited to invite you to a special reception to help you connect with MTI's leadership. During this half-hour, you will have the opportunity to meet other first timers as well as MTI's Board of Trustees and Past Presidents.
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: MTI Connection Reception & Dinner
Enjoy San Diego's signature cuisine and drinks as you connect with other members. The opening night Connection Reception helps you start the meeting off right by networking with other key executives who have solutions that are meaningful to our industry.
Friday, September 15
8:00 am - 10:45 am: General Session
SESSION 1: Jason Ashlock - The Frontier Project: "Storyteller's Secret"
Jason Ashlock is one of the country's foremost business storytellers. In a world where emotion plays such a role in marketing, many companies do not tell their story well, moving employees to buy-in to change or customers to become loyal. Jason shares the keys to telling your story so people connected with your company "feel" your culture and brand. During this session, Jason is going to help all attendees assess their work culture and brand to help you know where you need to improve to create AWESOMENESS in your company.
SESSION 2: Jamie Notter - XOXO: Driving a Company Culture That Drives Your Workforce
In today's workforce development, demographics suggest that there are limited "qualified employees" for hire. They are all working. With low unemployment and supply of qualified workers, it is a MUST your company culture is one that motivates employees to stay, rather than to look for a new job. Your culture is not what you think it is...it is what your employees believe it is. Jamie is one of the country's foremost experts on building a culture that embraces the demographic shifts happening in the workforce. In this session, Jamie will share with you the key elements every employer needs to have to drive loyalty among your employees and make them your best new employee recruiter.
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Spouse/Guest Breakfast: This event is intended for MTI spouse/guests only. Invitations and location will be in your welcome packets addressed to your spouse/guests.
10:45 am - 11:15 am: MTI Annual Business Meeting Presented by MTI President, Tim Levy - Industrial Steel Treating
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm: San Diego Zoo Excursion - Entry Ticket, Buffet Lunch & Transportation provided.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: (Optional) The Mix Happy Hour Reception - Cocktails and Light Hors d'oeuvres followed by a free night to enjoy local cuisine and explore the culture of San Diego.
Saturday, September 16
8:00 am - 10:45 am: General Session
SESSION 1: Ron Hetrick - The Allegis Group: Where Did The Workers Go?
North America is currently in a set of demographic and cultural shifts that are impacting the ability to recruit qualified workers, retain current ones, and simply have enough to grow your company. Every industry is fighting for all the same workers. Ron Hetrick, Chief Economist from The Allegis Group, will share with you, trends and elements that are having dramatic impacts on the workforce now, and through the next 10 years. In this session, you will learn the key elements you need to know to make changes to your workforce recruitment and management of your operations to grow your company.
SESSION 2: Dr. Mike Nichols: Are You Really Serious About a Long Life
In the world of business, many elements play havoc on our health. Stress, the daily grind, diet, fitness, not enough sleep, and just trying to get it all done in a full day. Dr. Mike Nichols' passion is helping people develop a sound "personal health strategy" that gives you the energy, mental capacity, and health to live life well while adding longevity to your life. Having a good personal health strategy builds confidence, you make better decisions, and you just feel good day-to-day. This is a must see session.
SESSION 3: Featured Keynote - Adam Steltzner
Described as “Einstein brilliance meets Johnny Cash cool,” Adam Steltzner can help you harness the power of curiosity to spark innovation and collaborative leadership across your entire organization. From aspiring rock star going nowhere fast, to a history-making Ph.D. rocket scientist, Adam Steltzner is recognized as one of NASA’s leading – and most unique – innovators. For nearly a decade, Adam led and inspired the breakthrough team that invented the ingenious “sky crane” landing system that so spectacularly landed the Mars rover, Curiosity on the Martian surface 300,000,000 miles from Earth in 2012. Next, Adam will lead NASA’s Mars 2020 Project that will gather core samples of Mars for scientific discovery. This history-making NASA rocket scientist will share with you the power of curiosity and how cultivating zeal for exploration enhances teamwork, elevates leadership, and positively impacts business outcomes.
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm: President's Reception, Award Dinner, YES Graduation and Passing of Gavel
Final night at any MTI national meeting is always an energetic send off. With members decked out in their suits, ties, and tuxedos, you will share memories of your meeting experience, solidify new friendships you've made, witness the future leaders graduate from the 2017 YES Program, long-time members will be honored, and MTI's 2018 President will be ushered in. The night will be capped off with dinner, drinks, and your favorite dance music ending the night on a high note.
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SEE YOU IN SAN DIEGO!
QUESTIONS: 904-249-0448 - niki@heattreat.net