FTA Great Lakes will hold its first meeting Nov. 5, 2009 in Sussex, WI. FTA Great Lakes is a technical networking group of the Flexographic Technical Association.

The event will feature a tour of the Lauterbach Group's new LEEDS certified eco-friendly facility, as well as a presentation by Heath Lauterbach about their environmental efforts which resulted in receipt of an FTA Environmental Excellence award. He will also describe their participation in the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership and other environmental initiatives. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Graymills, Matik and Lauterbach Group. Social Media Coach, Mary Mekelberg, will present information on networking through LinkedIn.

Information will be available about the FTA resources available to help with your sustainability efforts.

There is no charge for this event, but reservations are requested. Please RSVP your interest in attending to Health Lauterbach at hlauterbach@lauterbachgroup.com.

Location: Lauterbach Group W222 N 5710 Miller Way Sussex, WI 53089 262-820-8130

Agenda: 4:30-5:00 Registration / networking

5:00-6:00 Facility tours

6:00-6:30 Facility presentation by Heath Lauterbach

6:30-7:00 Social Media presentation by Mary Mekelberg

7:00-8:00 Refreshments / networking

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