GaMEP Free Machine Shop Webinars

GaMEP was recently awarded a grant to assess machine shops. Over the past year, we’ve assessed more than 50 machine shops and created a series of free webinars to tackle the most common issues. Organizing Your Shop Floor to Increase the Productivity of Your Most Valuable Assets: You and Your Employees Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 11:30 […]

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STREAM 2021 – Virtual Tradeshow

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), an NCMEP partner, is a founding partner of the new Manufacturing Suppliers Connections STREAM virtual tradeshow. The goal of STREAM 2021 is to connect manufacturers within the greater Charlotte region in an exposition, allowing businesses to strengthen local supply chain channels, both upstream and downstream, and to […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Why It Matters Webinar

You're invited to join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and Enlighten Resources for a diversity, equity, and inclusion webinar. Join us for a workshop to explore why diversity matters and how we can promote equity and inclusion. Michael Naylor, Human Resources and Operations Consultant, will serve as a keynote speaker for the event. […]

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Using Existing Data to Compete in the Age of Digital Transformation Webinar

Digital transformation across the manufacturing industry has yielded some incredible results, but for small and mid-size manufacturers, the potential benefits of these technologies have remained out of reach. While there have been significant investments made in data collection by many organizations, the value contained within the data has stayed hidden, as manufacturers lack the time, […]

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2021 Federal & Defense Textile Virtual Summit

The Offices of Senator Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to host the Southeast Region Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTex) Summit. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FEDTex will be held in a virtual platform. WHEN. May 18-20, 2021 WHERE. The FEDTex will be held in an […]

What is CUI? Understanding and Protecting Data for DoD Contractors

This webinar is a short 30-minute introduction to CUI and its role as an asset in your company’s cybersecurity planning. DoD contractors and subcontractors are required to protect CUI and implement cybersecurity measures to keep this data secure. We will look at the importance of protecting assets including CUI in your organization and how the […]

Manufacturing Outlook for 2022 Webinar

Are you curious as to what 2022 has in store for manufacturing? With inflation, supply chain issues and workforce shortage continuing into the new year, manufacturers are more uncertain about their future than ever. Join us with Dr. Michael Walden for the Manufacturing Outlook for 2022 webinar. 

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American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative

The House Manufacturing Caucus is partnering with the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC) for a briefing entitled National and Regional Tactics to Strengthen the American Manufacturing Workforce on Tuesday, June 7, from 2-3pm EDT. To RSVP, submit this form. We will hear from national and regional leaders engaged in collaborations between industry, government, and labor to strengthen the manufacturing […]

Business NC Virtual Manufacturing Roundtable

It’s an understatement to say that manufacturing is a vital part of the North Carolina economy. North Carolina manufacturers produced $92.54 worth of goods in 2021, accounting for 17.2 percent of the state's total economic output. As of April 2022, North Carolina had 471,500 active workers in manufacturing, making it one of the top employers […]

Leadership Initiative Information Session

Learn more about the Talent First Economics peer-learning community cohort and NC State University's new NC Workforce Development Leadership Initiative Based on stakeholder feedback, and in an effort to be inclusive to all communities and regions, the Institute for Emerging Issues has expanded the entities who can apply to the Talent First Economics Cohort. In […]

The Untapped Talent Pool: Apprenticeships

This webinar will highlight how apprenticeship programs can assist you in filling your workforce needs and what incentives exist for your company to take advantage of these programs.

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges Webinar

What challenges does supply chain management face today? How can they be overcome? Supply chains are complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, customers, and other stakeholders who collaborate to deliver goods or services from raw materials to consumers. The complexity of these systems makes them prone to disruptions, such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, labor […]

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MSC Industrial Supply Co. – MFG Day 2022

MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leader in innovative metalworking distribution, solutions and services, is hosting a virtual event in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Flex Machine, Mitutoyo and other leading manufacturing partners focused on innovation, sustainability and careers in the manufacturing world. Join us and you will experience a virtual tour in a state […]

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The Business Impact of Ergonomics webinar

Most companies only consider ergonomics after their bottom line is negatively affected by an injury or workers’ compensation case involving a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). The reality is that being proactive in addressing ergonomic risk factors can lead to changes that may well improve productivity, quality and other key metrics at the facility. Read More » […]

Manufacturing Meetup

Virtual - Zoom

Join us for a monthly conversation! You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities to engage with your manufacturing industry peers. Each month a hot topic will be selected and you are encouraged to bring questions and ideas for discussion. This monthly series will rotate topics and […]

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RuralWorks! Engineering Summer Internship Program Webinar

RuralWorks! Engineering Summer Internship Program - $10/hr sponsored talent is waiting for manufacturers to hire. This webinar is for manufacturers in rural communities, HR Managers, Engineering Managers, Plant Management Presented by Anna Mangum, Regional Manager, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) IES is working with manufacturers across the state to create summer internship opportunities […]

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Supplier Scouting Opportunities Webinar

Are you a manufacturer struggling to source key parts or components to meet your production needs?Do you have excess manufacturing capacity in your facility that you’d like to use?

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Timeout for Safety

Join us for the upcoming Timeout for Safety virtual discussion sessions. 30-minute sessions are open forums so whether you want to inquire about safety topics or just want to pop in and say “Hello!”

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Manufacturing Meet-up

You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with your manufacturing industry peers. all are welcome! Each month a hot topic will be selected and you are encouraged to bring questions and ideas for discussion. This month our discussion will start with information and resources […]

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Safety Culture vs Climate Webinar

In this session, participants will gain insight on how to take their safety program to the next level!  Content and discussion will center on understanding the differences and symbiotic relationship between an organization's Safety Culture and its Safety Climate, as well as how to use the Safety Climate Assessment Tool (S-CAT) to determine the current state. 

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Manufacturing Meet-up

You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with your manufacturing industry peers. All are welcome! This month's topic: The Impact of Ergonomics.

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DEFTECH Coffee Call – March 3

Join us this Friday, March 3, 2023, @ 0800-1000 ET DEFTECH Coffee Call 9 - 10 am Topic: Military Needs for Innovation in Textiles and Nonwovens Guest Speaker: Laurra C. Winters, Director, Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) Laurra is in Natick, Massachusetts, and executes the NCTRF mission alongside a team of 30 highly skilled […]

Additive Manufacturing Webinar

Additive Manufacturing is growing in applications across the spectrum of our businesses. Join us to discuss how you can use AM across the Product Life Cycle from Prototype to Production to Digital Business. We will emphasize both existing and future applications.

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OSHA’s Training Requirements Webinar

In this session, we will review the common training topics from 29 CFR 1910 and provide a resource to help determine the training your workers need and how to meet OSHA's training requirements.

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Automation… Safety Assumed… Webinar

Join us as we review technologies that are switching out the old guard and the evolution of the standards that have protected humans from machines for decades.

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Disaster Preparedness Webinar

Presented by Glenn C. Clapp CSP, EFO, CHMM, CFPS Safety and Health Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for all businesses, owners, safety directors, and safety managers. Disasters come in all shapes and sizes! Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, chemical spills, and outbreaks of illness are just a few examples. No matter […]

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Export Education – Export Compliance Webinar

Virtual - Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on Tuesday, September 19, for a webinar on new export security requirements for all exporters. ​​​​This will be a strong hands-on training program that is ideal for exporters of all experience levels. We will discuss many different topics from licensing, and documentation to […]

Beyond the Basics: Creating a Culture and Behaviors to Support Your Continuous Improvement Infrastructure Webinar

Presented by Chris Hartley, Lean Improvement Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Is it time to move beyond fire-fighting and point solutions to ever-arising problems? Are you utilizing a tool-based performance improvement system with minimal results? Perhaps fire prevention should be your methodology of choice. We offer a unique mindset and practice for […]

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Practical Project Management for Project Team Members Webinar

Presented by Adrianne Kroll, Assistant Director of Quality, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for Senior leadership, Leadership teams, Supervisors, Managers, Technical leaders, project team members, or anyone who wants to learn the basics of how to effectively manage projects. Are you a project team member looking to improve your project […]

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DEFTECH Coffee Call

Virtual - Zoom

JOIN THE MEETING   DEFTECH Early Bird Current Opportunities Overview Fridays: 8–8:30 a.m. Purpose: To provide calendar updates to ongoing defense and industry events. This informal session is for those looking to dive deeper into emerging federal opportunities in a small group setting. Companies will have a chance to ask their questions of the DEFTECH […]

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Practical Steps Towards Cyber Security

Presented by Brian Vigna, Instructional Designer, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for small business owners and managers as well as employees involved in security planning. This webinar is intended to assist small to mid-sized businesses develop a plan of action for cybersecurity. Moving from a basic/ad-hoc security infrastructure to a […]

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Export Education – Export 201 Webinar

Virtual - Zoom

REGISTER TO ATTEND   Have you ever wondered if there is a better way to export or import and save your business money? Did you realize that just putting as little as $1 on a commercial invoice for customs purposes on “samples” really isn’t the proper way to value your shipments?   The Export 201 […]

NCMBC Infrastructure: Industry and Government Exchange, Part 2 – Webinar

Virtual - Zoom

Hosted by North Carolina Military Business Center - in partnership with the Defense Alliance of North Carolina, the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina and the Society of American Military Engineers   As a follow-up to the 2023 Southeast Construction, Infrastructure and Environmental Summit’s “Industry and Government” exchange sessions in Wilmington, the following […]

Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (Hybrid)

Virtual - Zoom

Test Flight is pitch practice for companies in the First Flight ecosystem. It is open to the Startup Community!   About this Event Just about every early-stage startup knows they will need to hone their pitch to potential investors, customers and other interested parties. But where can you go to practice your pitch and get […]

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At a Crossroads: Where Workplace Safety and Mental Health Intersect Webinar

Presented by Holli Singleton, Assistant Director of Safety and Health Services, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) This webinar is for all businesses, leaders, safety professionals, and HR. Traditional occupational safety and health programs have generally focused on ensuring that work is safe and that workers are protected from the physical hazards present in […]

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Export Education – International Documentation Webinar

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Incomplete or inaccurate documentation for international shipments can cost businesses time and money. Join Mike Allocca, President of Allocca Enterprises, Inc., for an Export Education webinar to learn how your company can accurately articulate required documents to ensure customers, distributors and your company stays ahead of schedule.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   International Documents Training […]

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Manufacturing Meet-up

You are invited to join an informal but informative zoom conversation to discuss challenges and opportunities, and engage with your manufacturing industry peers. all are welcome! Each month a hot topic will be selected and you are encouraged to bring questions and ideas for discussion. This month our discussion will start with information and resources […]

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First Flight Test Pitch (Hybrid)

Virtual - Zoom

Test Flight is a startup community building event with the purpose of raising the bar for pitches in our region. We host it on the First Tuesday of every month. Just about every early-stage startup knows they will need to hone their pitch to potential investors, customers and other interested parties. But where can you […]

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How to Hire a NC State Engineering Intern for $15 an Hour

Virtual - Zoom

Who Should Attend Managers and business owners who are interested in hiring an engineering intern.   WATCH RECORDING DOWNLOAD PDF   Address your workforce labor shortage with talented and dedicated engineering students this summer. Accomplish projects you haven’t had time or labor to complete. The deadline to hire interns is approaching- join us to learn […]

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America’s Seed Fund Week (SBA): 2024 Road Tour Kickoff

Virtual - Zoom

America's Seed Fund Week, part of the 2024 Road Tour, is a free online event aimed at connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies with America’s Seed Fund, the nation's largest source of early-stage funding. Scheduled for January 23-25, 2024, this event offers opportunities to connect with federal agency representatives, learn about the $4 billion per […]

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Export Education – International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Regulations

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REGISTER TO ATTEND   Join us for a free webinar to learn about International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This program is ideal for the beginners but can serve as a refresher course for those who have never had any formal training in ITAR. This program will help you understand what ITAR is and how […]

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Standard Work for Lean Leaders: Going to Gemba with Purpose

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Who Should Attend   Managers and front-line leaders who want to build a continuous improvement culture that is practiced daily, not event-based REGISTER TO ATTEND   Taiichi Ohno, one of the founders of the Toyota Production System, once said, “The greatest waste of all is the waste that we don’t see.” It is impossible to […]

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An Introduction to Micro-credentials via the Cyber4RAM Digital Badge

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Who Should Attend Those interested in enhancing their experience and knowledge with micro-credentials.   REGISTER TO ATTEND   There are many types of non-degree credentials that today’s learners can earn. Understanding the value of various credentials can help manufacturers decide who to hire and what training to seek for current employees.     This presentation will […]

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Introduction to Arc Flash

Virtual - Zoom

Electrical Safety and Arc Flash REGISTER   Elevate your electrical safety knowledge with our upcoming Arc Flash Awareness Webinar! Join us for an informative session to give you essential insights into arc flash hazards and prevention strategies. This webinar will be led by Mac McNulty who will cover key topics such as understanding arc flash, […]

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