Flexing Its Muscle: Why Manufacturing Is Bouncing Back
Is the manufacturing sector getting more respect?
Although it represents a declining share of the U.S. economy, signs of a manufacturing rebound in the nation and around the world seem to be another indication that the global recession is coming to an end. At the same time, the near-collapse of the U.S. auto industry and last year’s arrival of a Democratic president and legislature in Washington have prompted new thinking about the importance of manufacturing in the current recovery.

NBTA Foundation Managed Travel Index & Benchmarking Tool
Major announcement coming during the week of February 15th. Stay tuned!

Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Carlson Wagonlit Travel Partner with the NBTA Foundation to Support GLP Program
Radisson Hotels & Resorts, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel have partnered with the NBTA Foundation on a multi-year commitment to support the Global Leadership Professional Program. Delivered in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business, the GLP Program offers the only masters-level education program specifically designed for travel management professionals. The program presents a broad overview of all major business disciplines and uses an interdisciplinary approach that addresses both the opportunities and the challenges of conducting business in today’s economic environment.

5-Day GLP Session Offered at The Wharton School
The NBTA Foundation will offer the only 5-day GLP program for 2010, February 21-26 at the Wharton School in Philadelphia. Essentials of Management teaches the core concepts of business to individuals who need to broaden their managerial and strategic perspectives, enhance their business instincts and sharpen their ability to tackle management challenges. Past participants have nicknamed the program a “mini-MBA.”

NBTA Foundation Introduces New Board of Trustees
Steve Singh, Chairman & CEO of Concur, has been appointed to serve as the new Chair of the NBTA Foundation Board of Trustees for 2010-2011. NBTA President & CEO Craig Banikowski, CCTE, C.P.M, CMM, also appointed seven new members to serve on the Board.

Silent Auction added to 13^th Annual Gala Dinner
For twelve years, the NBTA Foundation has been dedicated to conducting research and providing educational opportunities for the professional advancement of corporate travel professionals. As we strive to meet the expanding and ever-changing needs of those in our industry, the NBTA Foundation will hold its first Silent Auction during the 13th Annual Gala Dinner on Monday, March 15th in New York City.

NBTA Foundation to Host 4^th Annual Golf Classic & Spa Day
The NBTA Foundation has selected Redstone Golf Club, home of the Shell Houston Open on the PGA Tour, as the site of the 4th Annual Golf Classic. Rather relax? The NBTA Foundation has booked the Mokara Spa at the Omni Galleria Houston Hotel for those who wish to pamper themselves prior to a busy week at Convention.