T. Boone Pickens to speak at Dalton summit on manufacturing

photo T. Boone Pickens is a billionaire Texas oil man known for his expertise on energy issues.

T. Boone Pickens, a billionaire Texas oil man known for his expertise on energy issues, will bring his message about energy independence to the Manufacturing Summit planned in Dalton, Ga. on May 19.

U.S. Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ga., one of the organizers of the event, said Boone's participation "raises the profile of the Summit and underscores the importance of manufacturing in our region and across America.

"Rising energy prices and the lack of a national energy strategy are serious problems for the future of manufacturing, so Summit attendees will benefit greatly from hearing Mr. Pickens' message on energy independence," Graves said.

The manufacturing forum is promoting the slogan, "We Can Make it in America."

Information about the manufacturing summit is available at www.mfg2011summit.com.

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