October 18 , 2007

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Irish Government Expert on High-Tech Irish Economy To Address Kentucky Manufacturers at Louisville Awards Luncheon Nov. 2

Louisville – Thomas McEvoy, vice president of the Ireland Industrial Development Agency of the Irish government, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming 2007 Kentucky Manufacturer of the Year and Employee of the Year Awards Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.

Both Kentucky gubernatorial candidates have also been invited to speak and are expected to address representatives of Kentucky’s largest industry and number one economic contributor.

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) sponsors the annual luncheon, which recognizes Manufacturer of the Year award winners in the small, mid-size and large categories. This year, KAM will also present its first Kentucky Manufacturing Employee of the Year award. Greenebaum Doll & McDonald is presenting sponsor of the event.

An independent panel of judges has already selected the winners, which will be announced at the luncheon. A manufacturing supplier trade show will be held at the Galt House just prior to the luncheon and awards ceremony. For information about attendance, contact Sharon Fincel at (502) 491-4737.

“We are very pleased Mr. McEvoy has agreed to speak at our luncheon,” says Jim LeMaster, president and CEO of KAM. “The Irish economy is one of the more robust economies in the world and is a model for how a region can collaborate to make significant positive change in a relatively brief period of time.”

McEvoy holds a Master’s of Business Studies Degree and has a long professional career in economic development, marketing, education, and working with the manufacturing industry in Ireland. He currently resides in Chicago and continues to work for the Irish government.

About the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers

Established in 1911, KAM is the commonwealth’s only manufacturing trade association. Our mission is to raise the prosperity of all Kentuckians by protecting and growing our state’s economic engine: manufacturing. KAM proactively works with elected officials, policymakers, chambers of commerce, other associations, economic development experts, the news media, the general public and its own members to drive results through seven branded initiatives: ProsperousKentucky sm, ProductiveKentucky sm, FreedomKentucky sm, SmartKentucky sm, HealthyKentucky sm, HonestKentucky sm and CleanKentucky sm. Visit us on the Web at www.KAManufacturers.com.