CEC Focuses on Regulatory and Legislative Issues
Greg Janicki, OESA

The Nov. 16, 2011, Communication Executives Council (CEC) meeting focused on governmental issues with speakers highlighting activities at both the federal and state levels.

Ann McCulloch, director, external affairs, MEMA, presented an overview of the MEMA Washington office, the issues MEMA tracks, how to get involved and why to get involved.  McCulloch asked the council to participate in the MEMA Priority Issue survey to help guide the DC office on what OESA members feel are most important.  She also asked for updated company information (plant locations, number of employees) to update MEMA on where and how many people suppliers employ. 

Mark Morante, senior vice president, policy, program administration and legislative affairs, MEDC, presented an overview of MEDC efforts to encourage investment in Michigan.  Morante highlighted the reinventing of Michigan and economic gardening activities that the state is undertaking.

Following the presentations, members engaged in a roundtable discussion covering communication issues related to the coordination between corporate communication departments and human resources.  Additional issues and topics such as corporate newsletter policies and practices and global communication issues were also discussed. 

The Communication Executives Council is open to communication executives from OESA regular member companies.  The council’s purpose is to provide a forum for senior automotive communication executives to identify and address strategic issues, share best practices, recommend solutions and promote the welfare of the supplier industry by supporting the effective implementation of communication practices.  For more information, contact Jeff Laskowski at 248.952.6401 ext. 231 or jlaskowski@oesa.org.