Sept. 16, 2004

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NC State to Host 17th Annual N.C. Quality Conference

What: North Carolina State University will host the 17th annual N.C. Quality Conference. The conference is designed to provide professionals, managers and executives in manufacturing, government, service and technology sectors with knowledge and tools to promote best practices in the area of quality assurance. The theme of this year’s conference is “Best Practices in Process and Performance Excellence” and focuses on the importance of process improvement in the workplace. The conference features speakers from nationally known organizations, and attendees can also participate in 12 targeted breakout sessions and two post-conference workshops.

Who: The conference is a joint partnership by three NC State units – the Industrial Extension Service, the College of Textiles and the Office of Professional Development. The conference is co-sponsored by chapter 1113 of the American Society for Quality in Raleigh.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 7

Where: Jane S. McKimmon Center, located at the intersection of Western Boulevard and Gorman Street.

Cost: $295 per person; $275 for ASQ members and groups of three or more from the same organization.

Contact: For more information, or to register for the conference, contact Chip Futrell in the Office of Professional Development at 919/515-226. Participants can also register online.

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