Quarterly Educational Programs for CEO’s and Executives of Growth Companies!
Thursday, September 10th, 2015 • 8:30-11:30 AM
Industrial Arts Institute-Onaway
No fee to attend-RSVP to Tom Erhart, Entrepreneurship Director
tom@northernlakes.net or (231)582-6482
Presentation-“Business Growth Strategy– Prioritize For Success” Dave Haviland, Phimation Strategy Group
Mannheim, Germany, September 13–19; London, England, September 20–24
Increase your export revenue to Europe!
You are invited to join an MEDC trade mission to Germany and the U.K. from September 13–24.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2015. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 10 COMPANIES.
Learn to cut waste and cost out of your process while earning certification as a Lean Champion. Deliverables: build internal capacity, facilitated Kaizen at your location, sustain continuous improvement, lean manufacturing simulation and project planning, facilitator and kata skills, problem solving, current and future state mapping with lean metrics, 5S workplace organization, cellular flow, kanban pull system, standard work and poke-yoke, SMED, and TPM. Class meets two full days each month for six months.
Schedule
August 11 & 18, 2015
September 15 & 22, 2015
October 13 & 20, 2015
November 10 & 17, 2015
December 15 & 22, 2015
January 12 & 19, 2016
Training is held Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF
SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15
GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16
Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both
Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF
SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15
GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16
Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both
The value of “rules conscious” employees is a more carefully manufactured product, a more profitable yield from the log, and a better sense of the value of the lumber being handled. This five-day workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the NHLA Rules Book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. Download the PDF for more information Lumber Grading Short Course – Hillman
Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan, is hosting the 2015 SBAM Matchmaking Summit on September 22nd at the Burton Manor in Livonia, MI. This event will feature purchasing groups across the state looking to fulfill current procurement gaps by meeting with qualified Michigan suppliers. This invitation-only event will feature various opportunities for attendees to network and connect with suppliers and buyers throughout the day. If you would like to apply for an invitation to attend, please click here to complete the application.
Learn to cut waste and cost out of your process while earning certification as a Lean Champion. Deliverables: build internal capacity, facilitated Kaizen at your location, sustain continuous improvement, lean manufacturing simulation and project planning, facilitator and kata skills, problem solving, current and future state mapping with lean metrics, 5S workplace organization, cellular flow, kanban pull system, standard work and poke-yoke, SMED, and TPM. Class meets two full days each month for six months.
Schedule
August 11 & 18, 2015
September 15 & 22, 2015
October 13 & 20, 2015
November 10 & 17, 2015
December 15 & 22, 2015
January 12 & 19, 2016
Training is held Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Participate in the MEDC’s export-focused delegation to Mumbai and asecond city to accelerate your export sales in India. We are working withthe India trade office of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers to conduct market research, set up customizedB2B meetings on your behalf (based on your company’s unique needs),and provide turnkey business services to save you time and maximize your potential to increase sales.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, 2015. SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 10 COMPANIES!
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Laura Deierlein, International Trade Manager
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Join other like-minded communities as we learn programs and resources, share best practices and ideas, empower ourselves and others to assist entrepreneurs in growing our local communities at the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference.
