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Major shifts in the automotive industry are no doubt dramatically changing the car market. But here’s something you may not be considering: trends toward self-driving cars and ride sharing will impact all businesses, including yours, no matter what type of work you do.

The headlines are beginning to tell the story. In May came the announcement that Ford is slashing 7,000 white collar jobs as part of a plan to focus on autonomous driving technology and electric vehicles. GM made a similar move last fall, announcing it was closing five North American factories. Self-driving cars and the ride-sharing trend are reshaping the way we move people and the way we move goods.

Automotive needs to adapt, but so do other industries, no matter what kind of product you manufacture. What significant impacts will this automotive transformation have on the broader economy?

Gilmore Jasion Mahler is pleased to feature guest presenter Lawrence Keyler, RSM Global Automotive Leader as he shares his insights and the big picture view for all manufacturers, not just automotive, at GJM’s upcoming Manufacturing & Distribution Financial Executive Roundtable on Thursday, July 18.

Keyler is a tax partner at RSM who specializes in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on automotive. GJM is a member of the RSM US Alliance.

The sessions are open to manufacturing financial executives and there is no cost to attend. Attendees have two sessions and locations to choose from on July 18:

Findlay Country Club  

1500 Country Club Drive, Findlay

11:30 am - 1:00 pm 

(lunch provided)

1.5 CPE Credits

The Pinnacle

1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2 CPE Credits

Manufacturing financial executives can RSVP to info@gjmltd.com. Please specify which session you would like to attend.

Gilmore Jasion Mahler established the Manufacturing & Distribution Financial Executive Roundtable series after hearing from manufacturing clients that they needed a way to come together with other manufacturers to share best practices. The firm offers the sessions three times a year. Other recent roundtable topics have included the manufacturing workforce shortage, Wayfair vs. South Dakota, manufacturing automation and active shooter preparedness.

Established in 1996, Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD (GJM) is the largest public accounting firm in Northwest Ohio, with offices in Maumee and Findlay. Locally owned, GJM offers cloud-based accounting and provides comprehensive services including assurance, business advisory, tax, risk advisory, healthcare management and outsourced accounting. The Firm’s professionals specialize in industries including construction & real estate, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution and utilities.