This full day matchmaking initiative will be held at the Radisson Hotel (100 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007) on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Featuring multiple opportunities for all companies invited to attend, this event will create a platform linking buyers to Michigan growers and processors. We have received over 200 open procurement needs from 27 participating buyers.
To apply to attend the summit, and review the needs submitted by the aforementioned purchasers, please follow the link below. The deadline to apply is February 28th, submissions received after that date will be considered for needs that have not been fulfilled: http://www.michiganbusiness.
MCACA will be conducting free informational workshops on grant guidelines and the application process for potential applicants throughout the state in April in anticipation of the June 1, 2016 deadline. Workshop attendance is not required for grant applicants; however, updated guidelines and application process changes will be reviewed at each meeting, so attendance is encouraged. Pre-registration or RSVPs are not required.
- April 29, 2016 (10:30 a.m.) – Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S. Bailey St., Cheboygan, Michigan
MCACA will offer grants through six programs: Operational Support, Project Support, Capital Improvements, Arts in Education Residency,Mini-grants, New Leaders
Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities are eligible to apply for projects that would take place between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Information about specific grant programs as well as the guidelines is available on the web atwww.michiganadvantage.org/arts
The Starting a Business Workshop is intended for individuals in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to getting started. This workshop is a pre-requisite to meeting with a consultant one-on-one. The presenter is SBDC Business Consultant Kathleen Bagley. There is no cost to attend; however, pre-registration is required. The workshop is being held at North Central Michigan College, 1515 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770. For more information, contact the SBDC at sbdc@networksnorthwest.org or (231) 922-3780. Register online.
Dana is seeking qualified Michigan companies to fill 13 diverse needs ranging from bill payment, processing and auditing, to engineering design and consulting, to precision tooling. We encourage you or anyone you know that may be interested in this opportunity to apply using the link below. The priority application deadline is Sunday, April 3. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Michael (MichaelR2@michigan.org) or Bobby Chasnis (ChasnisR@michigan.org).
We look forward to your participation!
Application Link: http://www.michiganbusiness.
Save the date!
2016 NLEA SchmoozaPalooza
This year’s annual event will kick off with networking and dessert followed by our outstanding awards and presentations.
More details to come…
Job seekers can learn about local job opportunities in manufacturing at a special Northwest Michigan Works! Career Connection event June 3 in Boyne City. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance office, 1313 Boyne Avenue.
The Career Connection will feature a panel of local manufacturing employers including Classic Instruments, Magna, and Van Dam Custom Boats. The employers will discuss their open positions, company benefits, and work culture.
Job seekers attending the event should bring copies of their résumé and come prepared for an interview after the panel discussion. There is no charge for the event and there will be a drawing for prizes. More information is available by calling 231-347-5150.
Attending the RRC trainings is the first step to formally engage in the program and signals that a community is taking proactive steps to attract development and investment. Completion of the training series is required for any community actively engaged or looking to participate in the RRC program.
Visit michiganbusiness.org/rrc for more information!
Individuals in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment, will have the opportunity to attend a “Starting a Business” workshop in Petoskey.
The workshop is being offered by the Northwest Michigan Small Business Development Center in partnership with North Central Michigan College, and will be from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, in room 536 of the North Central Michigan College Student and Community Resource Center, 1515 Howard St.
The workshop will be facilitated by Annie Olds and Kathleen Bagley, who are consultants with the organization. They will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company and evaluate market and sales potential for their products or services.
The workshop also incorporates the agency’s fundamental “Writing a Business Plan” workshop and covers topics such as determining concept feasibility, startup costs, financing options, the basics of business planning, along with other necessary resources to launch. This workshop is a requirement prior to meeting with a consultant one-on-one.
There is no charge to attend the workshop, but registration is required in advance by contacting the Northwest Michigan Small Business Development Center at sbdc@networksnorthwest.org or (231) 922-3780. Online registration is also available at sbdcnorthwest.org.
THE POWER OF LEAN – LEAN OFFICE SIMULATION
Friday, July 8
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Library Conference Center
Contact North Central Michigan College’s Corporate and Community Education to reserve your place at the meeting. Call (231) 348-6613.
This simulation, brought to you by the Lean Learning Consortium, will inform and train on the implementation of Lean principles into the everyday office. Learn to cut waste and cost out of your office processes. With our hands-on Active Learning Model©, you will acquire awareness of foundational Lean principles and tools to help foster continuous improvement in your organization. This four-hour training will provide a brief overview of core lean principles including the eight wastes, value stream mapping, problem solving and basic process improvement tools.
OBJECTIVES
* Define Lean and the eight wastes.
* Identify and define the following Lean tools: one-piece flow, cellular flow, workplace organization and standard work, visual management and pull systems.
* Apply one-piece flow, cellular flow and pull systems to a Lean manufacturing simulation.
* Practice the basic steps of developing a value stream map.
* Practice Lean problem-solving steps using a problem solving A3 template.
* Identify next steps to implement Lean Office techniques in your organization.
TRAINING THE ON-THE-JOB TRAINER
Thursday, July 21
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SCRC Room 536
By attending this dynamic program, your supervisor will become more effective in developing programs and instructing employees on best practices. The results will be a more professional, productive and stronger workforce.
THIS PROGRAM WILL ENABLE THE PARTICIPANT TO:
* Recognize good and poor training characteristics.
* Determine the purpose and objectives of training.
* Develop standard work process to transfer knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to the learner.
* Demonstrate delivery of effective coaching techniques.
* Develop core skills in best on-boarding practices.
This program features the training philosophy and principles of the Active Learning Model and provides both an online and in classroom experience. The online portion of the program must be completed before the class starts and will take under two hours.
The classroom work is a full day, eight hours, of hands-on skill development which will increase the effectiveness of the participant in on-boarding employees and cross-training your existing staff.
Program fee is $595 per person.
10% off for Lean Learning Consortium Members.
* Participants will receive link and log-in instruction for the on-line materials to be completed before the class.
Please call Corporate and Community Education to learn more:
(231) 348-6613.
