MT. PLEASANT, Mich., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Business Insight, the advanced analytics consulting arm of Central Michigan University Research Corporation (CMU-RC), announces their 9th Annual Forum -- "Analytics Driven Opportunity in a Recovering Economy" to be held May 20th from 9:15 to 4:15 in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Speakers include:

• KEYNOTE Address:  "Probability Management, a Cure for the Flaw of Averages."  Dr. Sam L. Savage, Author of The Flaw of Averages and Consulting Professor, Stanford University
• "Weather the Storm in Turbulent Times... Getting to Know the Future." Tim Rey, Manager, Advanced Analytics; Eddie Kennedy, Director, Corporate Market Insights, The Dow Chemical Company
• "Drafting Ford's Blueprint for Sustainability: The Role of Analytics."  Dr. John Ginder, Manager, Systems Analytics and Environmental Sciences, The Ford Motor Company
• "Analytics for Decision Making: Making It Work for Healthcare and Other Industries." Gary Cokins, Manager, Performance Management Solutions, SAS

Also, there will be two PRE-FORUM Events (8:00 to 9:30) – both require separate registration.

• Back by popular demand -- "Introduction to Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling and Advanced Analytics -- A Pre-Forum Workshop", by Dr. Joe Czyzyk.  Park Library, cost:  $75.    
• NEW -- "Advanced Analytics Opportunities in Healthcare – A Pre-Forum Roundtable", Tim Pletcher, Moderator.  College of Health Professions, no charge.  

Target audience:  Business, government and non-profit leaders interested in or working to leverage business intelligence and advanced analytics across their organization.

This event is provided at no-cost and lunch will be provided.  To request an invitation to the general session and/or the pre-forum events, please contact Ginny Haight at ginny.haight@cmich.edu or 989-774-2424.  For other questions, please contact Tracy Irwin Hewitt, MS, innovation consultant at 734-837-0279 or tracy.hewitt@cmich.edu.  

Business Insight is a university-owned, not-for-profit consulting group that specializes in the application of advanced analytics to real world business/organizational challenges www.cmurc.com/bi.  CMU-RC is a not-for-profit business incubator that provides start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies with vital support, relationships and resources.  www.cmurc.com.

Media Background:

Business Insight, the consulting arm of CMU-RC, is a university-owned, not-for-profit consulting group that specializes in the application of advanced analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, simulation, regression, data mining, etc.) to real-world business/governmental/non-profit challenges.  Advanced analytics is a powerful approach to improving performance, efficiency and identifying new opportunity. We have a unique, multi-industry perspective (manufacturing, healthcare, service, pharma, energy, etc.) and specialize in practical answers to challenges in operations, marketing, finance, sales, R&D, quality and more.

CMU-RC is a not-for-profit business incubator that works with entrepreneurs, small businesses and FORTUNE 500 companies to collaborate and support business growth in this region.  The 300-acre technology park offers leading-edge support.  We offer state-of-the-art web labs, lab director services, business development managers, analysts, a funding director, discounted financial and human resources services, conference and office space, staffed office reception desk, and an office manager to ensure all services are provided and needs met in a professional manner.  Experts in advanced materials, sustainable materials, alternative energy, water, life sciences, and others are available to support entrepreneurs.

Agenda and Abstracts: http://www.cmurc.com/business-intelligence/forumagenda

SOURCE Central Michigan University Research Corporation

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