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SUMMARY:Supplier Matching: A Tool for Business Growth for NC Manufacturers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:FREE for Members and Non-Members!\nJoin us on March 28 for our next NCEDA webinar that will feature free resources from the Industry Extension Services (IES) team at NC State!\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nSupplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable suppliers. Manufacturers can streamline their operations\, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth by finding suppliers who align with their specific needs and goals.\n \nDuring this webinar\, the supplier matching team at NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) will provide information on the program\, the types of opportunities – including Federal opportunities – available and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. You’ll also learn how program participation can help companies differentiate themselves\, offset global risks\, strengthen supply chains in NC and the country and most importantly\, grow business.\n \nNCEDA is pleased to offer this webinar as a complimentary resource for NCEDA members AND non-members!\n \nNCEDA Members – feel free to forward this email to manufacturers in your communities so they can sign up for the webinar and hear about these resources directly!\n  \nPresenters\nKeAnne Hoeg is the director of data management systems\, supplier matching and reporting at NC State University’s Industry Extension Services (IES) and the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). She describes her job as “playing with data.” In addition to overseeing required stakeholder reporting and systems\, KeAnne manages the organization’s supplier matching program. Her supplier matching team oversees the Manufactured in North Carolina (MNC) online supplier matching database; works with manufacturers to assess their needs\, identify possible matches and create and respond to opportunities national supplier matching program; and mapping key supply chains within North Carolina. KeAnne has worked at IES for 23 years; prior to moving into her current position\, she worked in IT and marketing as a web developer and social media manager. KeAnne has a BA in English from Meredith College and an MSLS in library science from UNC Chapel Hill.\n \n \nEric Taylor is a Supply Chain Optimization Specialist with NC State University’s Industry Extension Services (IES). Eric is retired from the US Army\, where he worked in the supply chain\, operations\, and logistics for nearly 24 years and supported operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He has dual associate degrees from Fayetteville Technical Community College in Operations Management and Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology. Eric also has dual BS degrees from East Carolina University in Supply Chain Management and Marketing.\n \n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/supplier-matching-a-tool-for-business-growth-for-nc-manufacturers-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Arc Flash
DESCRIPTION:Electrical Safety and Arc Flash\nREGISTER\n\n \nElevate 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\, assessing risks in your workplace\, implementing safety protocols and complying with relevant regulations. Whether you’re an electrical professional\, safety manager or simply interested in enhancing workplace safety\, this webinar is a must-attend. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding and safeguard your team against the dangers of arc flash incidents.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/introduction-to-arc-flash/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T110000
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SUMMARY:Standard Work for Lean Leaders: Going to Gemba with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend\n \nManagers and front-line leaders who want to build a continuous improvement culture that is practiced daily\, not event-based \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n\n \nTaiichi 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 lead in a continuously improving environment without being able to identify waste that keeps our operation or service from performing at a high level. \n \nWe’ve designed the “Standard Work for Lean Leaders: Going to Gemba with Purpose” webinar to inform attendees about the supplier matching program\, the types of opportunities available and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to better assess the condition of their operation\, especially regarding whether material\, people\, and information are flowing as planned vs. in abnormal conditions. They will also better understand how to challenge their staff (especially front-line leaders) to identify waste that is keeping their operation from performing more effectively. \n  \nKey Takeaways:\n\nAbility to understand the purpose of a leader in a Lean environment\nLearn the importance of performing confirmation checks in your work environment to confirm the status of your material\, information and people flow and identify opportunities to improve\nHow to teach and coach others in your organization to see waste\n\n  \nPresenter\nBill Iacovelli\nExtension Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services\nEmail: bill_iacovelli@ncsu.edu | Phone: 704.750.0804\n \nBased out of the IES Concord office\, Bill works state-wide to help manufacturers\, businesses\, healthcare systems and government agencies improve through Lean and Six Sigma thinking and methodology. Bill assists organizations in developing systematic\, long-term Lean implementation and leadership programs. He also trains and develops Lean Six Sigma Green Belts.\n \nIn 16 years\, relative to his project work with them\, Bill’s clients (through a third-party survey) have reported over $74M to NIST in economic impact and over 500 jobs retained or created. Before joining IES\, Bill worked for Eastman Kodak Company in technical and supervisory roles in manufacturing\, research and development. He was also a Lean implementer\, trainer and coach in manufacturing\, utilizing leadership coaching\, Kaizen and other Lean tools. \n \nBill holds a B.S. in industrial engineering and operations research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and an MBA (concentrating on manufacturing management and quality management) from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Bill serves on the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) southeastern region board\, Jay M. Robinson High School’s engineering and automation academy’s advisory board and is a member of NC State’s academy of outstanding faculty engaged in extension and engagement.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/standard-work-for-lean-leaders-going-to-gemba-with-purpose/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:How to Hire a NC State Engineering Intern for $15 an Hour
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend\nManagers and business owners who are interested in hiring an engineering intern.\n  \n\n\n\nWATCH RECORDING \n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD PDF \n\n\n\n\n \nAddress 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 how to participate in the Rural Works! Internship Program.\n \nIndustry Extension Services Regional Managers can help you find a talented engineering student intern this summer for $15 an hour in rural counties of North Carolina. NC State University College of Engineering will supplement the intern pay with an additional $10 per hour\, plus a participation stipend. This financial support will make the internship opportunity at your facility competitive with urban areas in the state to attract the top candidates. You will receive ongoing support from your Regional Manager and Rural Works! staff in creating and sustaining the position.\n \nAnna Mangum\, NC State University Industry Extension Services Regional Manager\, will share all the details of the Rural Works! Internship Program from her years of experience with previous intern successes. Anna will provide what you can expect and what you need to do to participate.\n \nRural Works! was created by a partnership between the Division of Academic and Student Affairs\, the Office of Outreach and Engagement\, and NC State Extension.\n  \nPresenter\nAnna Mangum\nRegional Manager\, South Central Region\nEmail: anna_mangum@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.210.6050\n \nAnna serves as the NC State Industry Extension Services (IES) regional manager for South Central North Carolina including Chatham\, Lee\, Harnett\, Johnston\, Moore\, Sampson\, Wake and Wilson counties. Anna has a diverse private and public industry background in which she has worked with manufacturers\, healthcare and government in support of economic development.\n \nPrior to her role as regional manager\, Anna led North Carolina’s Sustainable Manufacturing Program\, E3: Economy\, Energy\, Environment. This effort worked across 24 North Carolina communities and 52 manufacturers generating over $29 million in economic impact and growing 270 manufacturing jobs. E3 NC was recognized as a leading manufacturing support program by The White House and US Department of Commerce and was adopted by many states across the nation.\n \nAnna also served IES as an EHS Specialist\, delivering on-site services and training including Lean and green techniques\, ISO 14001 and a variety of occupational health and safety classes. Anna has a B.S. in environmental technology\, with minors in environmental toxicology and environmental science from NC State University.\n  \n\n\n\nWATCH RECORDING \n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/how-to-hire-a-nc-state-engineering-intern-for-15-an-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T100000
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEach 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 for supplier scouting opportunities and the manufactured in North Carolina database\, then open up for all questions and discussion topics. \nMeet-ups are open forums so whether you want to inquire about a different manufacturing topic or just want to pop in and say “Hello” everyone is welcome! \nRegister for the Meet-Up »
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/manufacturing-meet-up-2023-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T131649Z
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SUMMARY:First Flight Venture Center High Flyer Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!\n \nPlease join First Flight Venture Center in celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit at our Third Annual High Flyer Awards Luncheon on November 17th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Prestonwood Country Club. \nOur most anticipated event of the year\, the High Flyer Awards Luncheon is designated to celebrate and honor those companies and individuals who have contributed to HIGH SCIENCE\, HIGH IMPACT innovation\, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a whole. \nThe High Flyer Awards Luncheon isn’t just a gathering – it’s a convergence of innovators\, a space where our ecosystem can join us in celebration as we acknowledge and honor our 2023 High Flyer Award recipients. \nAt the heart of this celebration are the groundbreaking accomplishments of Advanced Animal Diagnostics. Through their rapid point-of-care diagnostic systems\, they are revolutionizing animal health and driving real-world change. \nDon’t miss this chance to be part of something truly remarkable. Register today and secure your spot at our 2023 High Flyer Awards Luncheon.\n  \nGET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/first-flight-venture-center-high-flyer-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Prestonwood Country Club\, 300 Prestonwood Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Awareness in Manufacturing: Building Competencies Through a No-Cost Digital Badge
DESCRIPTION:This is a part of the Women In Manufacturing Virtual Learning Webinar Series\n \nVirtual Learning Series webinars are free for WiM members and $35 for non-members.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND \n\n \n \nPresenter\nDr. Evelyn Brown\, Director\, Extension Research and Evaluation\, NC State University Industry Extension Services \n\n  \nWebinar Overview\nTo protect our companies against potential cyberattacks\, proper cyber awareness among front-line workers in automation must be established. In this webinar\, we will dive into ways to help lessen those cyber vulnerabilities in a manufacturing facility.\n \nMany of today’s manufacturing facilities include cyber-physical systems that enable machines to communicate with each other and be accessed remotely. While use of new technologies has enabled efficiencies in advanced manufacturing\, it has also increased the risk of cybersecurity threats. This presentation will discuss how building cyber awareness among automation technicians and other front-line workers can help lessen the cyber vulnerabilities at a manufacturing facility. The presentation will also introduce the Cyber4RAM digital badge\, a micro-credential which provides learning modules on 11 cyber competencies related to advanced manufacturing. \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for accessing this webinar via Zoom. \n\n \nEvelyn Brown is Director\, Extension Research and Development for Industry Extension Services (IES)\, the industrial extension services arm of the NC State University College of Engineering. She leads research and development efforts and works to build relationships with NC State faculty whose research interests can be applied to solve problems for North Carolina manufacturers. Evelyn is also part of the evaluation services team at IES that provides formative and summative assessment for grant-funded projects at two-year and four-year institutions. Evelyn comes to IES after 18 years as a faculty member at Virginia Tech and East Carolina University. Prior to that\, she worked in manufacturing at Nortel Networks\, spending time as an Operations Research Analyst and as a Project Manager. She has a BS in mathematics\, an MS in operations research and a PhD in systems engineering.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/cyber-awareness-in-manufacturing-building-competencies-through-a-no-cost-digital-badge/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:At a Crossroads: Where Workplace Safety and Mental Health Intersect Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Holli Singleton\, Assistant Director of Safety and Health Services\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis webinar is for all businesses\, leaders\, safety professionals\, and HR. \nTraditional 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 the workplace. However\, mental health and well-being are also critical components of workplace safety. This session will examine how mental health and well-being impacts worker safety and will introduce resources available to assist businesses with developing a safety program that includes the consideration of mental health hazards. \nRegister for the webinar » \nHolli Singleton is the assistant director of environmental\, safety & health services at NC State Industry Extension Services (IES). In this capacity\, she manages the services provided by the IES team of EHS experts. Holli has a strong EHS background. Prior to joining IES in 2008\, Holli spent 14 years in the private sector managing the corporate safety program for a large healthcare system. Her responsibilities included ensuring compliance with a variety of regulatory entities including OSHA\, EPA\, DOT\, NFPA and others. Additionally\, her professional experience includes the investigation of work-related accidents and injuries\, emergency management\, incident command and the development and implementation of processes designed to reduce or mitigate identified safety risks. She also has experience as a Six Sigma Green Belt with active involvement in healthcare quality improvement projects. Holli has a B.S. in health education from UNC-Greensboro and has earned her MESH (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate through NC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/at-a-crossroads-where-workplace-safety-and-mental-health-intersect-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
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SUMMARY:Practical Steps Towards Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brian Vigna\, Instructional Designer\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis webinar is for small business owners and managers as well as employees involved in security planning. \nThis 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 more documented and formal cyber posture. Topics covered include security goals\, self-assessments\, training\, and more. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nBrian Vigna is an Instructional Designer and Security Awareness Training Specialist in the professional learning and instructional design unit for NC State Industry Extension Services (IES). Brian has worked as an adult educator\, trainer and instructional designer for more than a decade. Brian has taught a variety of information technology certification and professional development courses at the collegiate level\, with small businesses\, as well as in collaboration with the United States government. Brian is currently certified in CMMC (Registered Practitioner)\, CISSP\, CompTIA Security+\, CompTIA A+\, CompTIA Network+\, CompTIA Cloud Essentials. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional\, AWS Solutions Architect and an AWS Cloud Practitioner. Brian is also currently pursuing a M.S. in education from NC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/practical-steps-towards-cyber-security/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T160000
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SUMMARY:Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership MFG Day Event
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nIn-person Event\, Open to the Public\n \nThe MFG Day event on October 17\, 2023\, hosted by the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership and NC State Industry Extension Services will be held at the Industrial Reliability and Repair facility in Leland\, North Carolina. Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 1:30-1:45 p.m. for networking. Presentations will begin at 2 p.m. \nJames Flock\, General Manager\, Blair-HSM will provide a welcome and announcements. Karen Barefoot\, Director of Organizational Effectiveness will present an overview of Industrial Reliability and Repair and Phil Mintz will share information about NC State University Industry Extension Services and the North Carolina Manufacturing Partnership. Following the presentations tours of the facility are planned. \nQuestions? Contact Jim Flock at jflock@magroupusa.net
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/cape-fear-manufacturing-partnership-mfg-day-event/
LOCATION:Industrial Reliability and Repair\, 2307 Mercantile Drive\, Leland\, 28451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221220T215614Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Project Management for Project Team Members Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adrianne Kroll\, Assistant Director of Quality\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis 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.\n \nAre you a project team member looking to improve your project management skills? Do you often need help to stay organized and meet deadlines? Look no further! Our upcoming webinar on Practical Project Management for Project Team Members goes into detail\, explaining: \n\nHow to clearly define a problem or opportunity\,\nHow to set clear expectations\,\nUnderstanding the role of a project manager vs. team member\,\nEffective communication\,\nConflict management\, and\nThe future of project management – artificial intelligence.\n\nWe will also briefly discuss how to get involved in our full Practical Project Management course that allows project team members to interact\, participate and contribute to successful project teams. This course aligns with guidance from the Project Management Institute (PMI)\, and provides a framework for how to successfully manage a project and reduce wasted time by understanding the roles\, functions and flow used by successful project teams. The course also contains a simulation exercise to apply the skills presented to gain confidence in applying them to a real-world application. \nRegister for the webinar » \nAdrianne Kroll is assistant director of quality for NC State Industry Extension Services (IES). Adrianne began her career in the defense industry supporting Navy nuclear aircraft carrier and submarine design and construction as a systems engineer. She also supported the US Military as an analyst for the United States Joint Forces Command. She has led various cross-functional teams\, with employees on all levels including upper management\, in documenting processes\, identifying waste\, and brainstorming improvements in the areas of customer support\, information technology\, engineering\, and supply chain management. She has helped companies implement metrics to track on-time delivery and customer satisfaction and has experience in systems & industrial engineering\, risk management\, requirements management\, configuration & change management\, and business process improvement. She has a B.S. in electrical engineering technology\, a M.S. in systems engineering\, and is a Six Sigma Green Belt. Her main focus is quality management systems\, but her expertise includes Kaizen initiatives & Lean manufacturing strategies\, business process mapping and project management.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/practical-project-management-for-project-team-members-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T110000
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SUMMARY:Protolabs Metal 3D Printing Facility Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:On Manufacturing Day (Oct. 6)\, we will be holding an event for the grand opening of Protolabs’ metal 3D printing facility located in Morrisville. As customers of Protolabs located in the Raleigh area\, we would like to invite you to come out and see the new facility firsthand. We are inviting both area students and customers who would like to hear from Protolabs 3DP experts and tour the new facility focused on Direct Metal Laser Sintering. The below advisory has additional details on the event\, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have.\n \nIf you are interested in attending\, please RSVP with Kenny Capps.\n  \nRSVP NOW \n \nOne note: Due to ITAR restrictions\, all attendees must be U.S. citizens.\n \nDirect metal laser sintering (DMLS) is an industrial metal 3D printing process that builds fully functional metal prototypes and production parts in 7 days or less. A range of metals produce final parts that can be used for end-use applications within industries like aerospace and automotive driving increased demand. Join us on Manufacturing Day (Oct. 6) for the grand opening of Protolabs’ new DMLS facility to learn about this industry leading innovation changing how we develop new products.\n   \nFriday\, Oct. 6 – Manufacturing Day with Protolabs:\n\n9 a.m. – As leaders of one of the largest 3D printing services in the nation\, Kenny Capps\, director of 3DP manufacturing operations\, and Eric Utley\, 3DP applications engineering manager\, will discuss 3D printing’s emergence for prototyping and end-use production parts.\n10 a.m. – Tour of both the new DMLS facility\, as well as our existing facility where our remaining 3DP technologies are held.\n11 a.m. – Final Q&A/Interview opportunities with Protolabs 3DP leaders\n\n  \nMetal 3D printing technology is commonly used for:\n\nPrototyping in production-grade materials\nComplex geometries\nFunctional\, end-use parts\nReducing metal components in an assembly\n\n  \nFacility by the numbers:\n\n120\,000 square feet\n\n60\,000 sq ft devoted to DMLS 3D printing\n\n\n32+ printers with total capacity of 91\n75+ employees dedicated to DMLS operations\nProduction capacity: 80-100K parts monthly (12-15K unique parts monthly)\n\n  \nBenefits of new facility:\n\nOverall space to grow as demand and applications for metal 3DP expand.\nMetal 3DP-specific building design allowing for clear material delineation and segmentation\nOn-site machine shop with comprehensive secondary machining capabilities\nFuture addition of an expanded metrology unit\n\n  \nDMLS printers:\n\nGE Additive X Line 2000R Large Format Printer (Max part size: 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in)\nGE Additive Mlab\nGE Additive M2\nGE Additive Mlab 200R\n\n  \nRSVP NOW
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/protolabs-metal-3d-printing-facility-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Protolabs Metal 3D Printing\, 3615 Pleasant Grove Church Road\, Morrisville\, NC\, 27560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20230922T180434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T180950Z
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SUMMARY:Surry County Economic Development Manufacturing Week
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing week is October 2-6\, 2023. We will be hosting a kickoff event at Surry Community College on October 2. We are working with local manufacturers to coordinate industry tours October 3-6. Space is limited\, so please use this form to sign up to tour any of these local businesses. You may sign up for multiple sites and multiple dates if space is available. Please note\, (for safety purposes) we ask that you not wear dresses or open toed shoes to sites. We look forward to celebrating manufacturing in Surry County with you! \n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \n\n\n\nTime\nCompany Name\nCompany Address\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 3\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m.\nNester Hosiery\n1546 Carter Street\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n11 a.m.\nCentral States MFG\n751 Piedmont Triad West Drive\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n1 p.m.\nInsteel Industries\n1510 Carter Street\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m.\nAltec\n200 Altec Way\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n11 a.m.\nEagle Carports\n541 Arlington Street\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n1 p.m.\nWayne-Sanderson Farms\n802 E. Atkins Street\, Dobson\, NC 27017\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 5\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m.\nShenandoah Furniture\n109 Mountain View Road\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n11 a.m.\nCardinal Ct.\n630 Derby Street\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n1 p.m.\nRenfro Corporation\n661 Linville Dr.\, Mount Airy\, NC 27030\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 6\, 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m.\nVITRO\n300 PGW Dr.\, Elkin\, NC 28621\n\n\n11 a.m.\nWeyerhauser\n524 Pride Way\, Elkin\, NC 28621\n\n\n1 p.m.\nTAMPCO\n316 Stainless Way\, Elkin\, NC 28621\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/surry-county-economic-development-manufacturing-week/
LOCATION:Surry Community College Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture & Encology\, 630 South Main Street\, Dobson\, NC\, 27017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221220T204952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T204952Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Basics: Creating a Culture and Behaviors to Support Your Continuous Improvement Infrastructure Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris Hartley\, Lean Improvement Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nIs 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 achieving such a culture. Join us in learning how. \nRegister for the webinar » \nChris serves as a Lean improvement specialist working with manufacturers\, hospitals\, physician’s offices\, public health departments\, government agencies and many other types of organizations to teach and guide them through their lean journey. Chris has over 15 years of process improvement and project management experience in government\, hospital\, and laboratory service industries. Chris’ responsibilities include teaching classes\, training on-site with organizations to lead them through their lean journey\, and coaching and mentoring personnel to become lean leaders in their respective organizations. Chris has led Kaizen teams to see dramatic decreases in throughput in hospital emergency departments\, decrease in time to hire for human resource departments\, as well as increasing capacity and production for multiple government agencies. Chris holds certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; DDI Leadership Content Facilitator; and The Culture Works – All In Culture Course. Chris has a B.S. in psychology from the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill. Chris operates out of Mebane\, NC servicing North Carolina and Virginia to bring the lean message to various organizations.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/beyond-the-basics-creating-a-culture-and-behaviors-to-support-your-continuous-improvement-infrastructure-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221216T205448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T165221Z
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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Glenn C. Clapp CSP\, EFO\, CHMM\, CFPS Safety and Health Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis webinar is for all businesses\, owners\, safety directors\, and safety managers. \nDisasters come in all shapes and sizes! Hurricanes\, tornadoes\, fires\, chemical spills\, and outbreaks of illness are just a few examples. No matter the type of disaster\, a company can be quickly thrown into disarray. Supply chains may be broken\, employees might be unable to come to work\, or critical facilities and equipment could be damaged. Being prepared for disasters should be as high a priority for businesses as having a growth plan for the future. This workshop will lead you through the details that need to be considered when developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan. \nRegister for the webinar » \nGlenn Clapp\, an IES safety and health specialist\, is an authorized OSHA outreach trainer for general industry. He provides solutions to industry clients in areas such as general industry occupational safety\, hazardous materials and other related topics. Glenn has over twenty-three years of experience in the fire service\, emergency management and occupational safety disciplines and has served in roles such as firefighter\, chief fire officer\, fire department safety officer and municipal emergency manager. Glenn has also served as an adjunct instructor for multiple community colleges and has consulted with industries in the areas of occupational safety and emergency management. Glen is also a hazardous materials technician\, specialist\, and OSHA on-scene incident commander. Glenn possesses a B.S. in fire and safety engineering technology from the University of Cincinnati\, a M.S. in occupational safety from East Carolina University and a graduate certificate from UNC-Chapel Hill in Community preparedness and disaster management. In addition\, Glenn is an executive fire officer\, certified hazardous materials manager and certified fire protection specialist.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/disaster-preparedness-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20230831T185847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T185847Z
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SUMMARY:EDPNC Export Coffee Call - September 8
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \n\nDoing Business in Southeast Asia: Business Culture Tips for Singapore and Malaysia \nJoin us Friday\, September 8 for our next Export Coffee Talk\, “Doing Business in Southeast Asia: Business Culture Tips for Singapore and Malaysia.” \nIn this webinar\, the EDPNC Singapore-based international trade consultants will provide expert insights for doing business in Singapore and Malaysia. Participants will learn about the main trends in the featured countries\, key opportunities/challenges\, and some do’s and don’ts when pursuing business in these markets. We welcome you to be part of the conversation. Bring your questions\, lessons learned and experiences to share. \nEDPNC’s Singapore-based international trade consultants cover the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region—Brunei\, Cambodia\, Laos\, Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, the Philippines\, Singapore\, and Thailand. These consultants in the ASEAN region provide free consulting services to North Carolina companies and their services include trade show preparation\, market intelligence research\, distributor/partner searches\, regulatory/labeling requirement guidance\, and more.  Speakers in this webinar include: Udai Panicker\, Country Manager for Tractus Asia Consulting Pei Wen Ng\, Senior Analyst for Tractus Asia Consulting \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND \n\nThank you to everyone who joined us for the August Export Coffee Talk on “How Freight Forwarders and NC Ports Can Help You Find Efficiencies and Execute International Sales”. You can find past discussions on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/edpnc-export-coffee-call-september-8/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20230602T163319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T135836Z
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SUMMARY:Defense Manufacturing Summit & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023\, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) at the Emerging Technology Institute\, 16824 NC- 211\, Red Springs\, NC 28377 for an exciting event focused on defense manufacturing. The Inaugural Defense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibition will be hosted by Emerging Technology Institute (ETI)\, and partners\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES)\, Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation and Children of Fallen Heroes. The event will connect manufacturers with Department of Defense (DoD) organizations\, regional manufacturers\, research and development facilities\, manufacturing and academic resources. \nMeet industry leaders\, exchange ideas\, attend informative sessions and explore the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The exhibition will feature cutting-edge products and services from top companies in the industry. \nThere will be informative sessions from 9 a.m. until 2:15 p.m.\, networking opportunities from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.\, a 9/11 remembrance\, live demonstrations and food trucks on location throughout the day. \nThere is no charge to attend or to exhibit but registration is required. We are accepting up to 50 vendors\, register now and secure your spot at the Defense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibition! Vendor registration ends August 17. \nPlease note: there are two different registration forms (tickets)\, one for attendees (“General Admission”) and one for exhibitors (“Vendor Registration”). Please submit the appropriate form. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nThe event is open to all manufacturers\, economic development organizations\, defense industry supply chain\, veterans transition groups\, entrepreneurs and academia.\nAny manufacturers that have interest in learning\, understanding or possibly entering the DoD/federal marketplace\nAll manufacturers and supply chain manufacturers currently manufacturing products for the DoD\nTextile manufacturers\, researchers and entrepreneurs interested learning about the opportunities available through the North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (NC DMCSP)The purpose of the NC DMCSP grant is to support innovation in advanced textiles and wearables for the survivability\, performance and lethality of the warfighter.\n\nDisclaimer: This North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program event was developed with financial support from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC)\, Department of Defense. The content of this event does not necessarily reflect the views of the OLDCC. It is meant to provide business information to defense contractors and others interested in the defense industry. \nDefense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibition Objectives: \n\nEngage with existing defense manufacturers and attract new capable businesses into the defense manufacturing marketplace.\nEngage existing supply chain manufacturers and attract new capable businesses into the defense marketplace and to connect these component suppliers with federal prime manufacturers.\nInform the industrial and academic research and development ecosystem about desired future military technology requirements. Inform DoD agencies about emerging and future manufacturing innovations.\nEstablish a productive and direct dialogue between businesses\, government and academia around critical warfighter issues in the defense manufacturing marketplace – including workforce\, supply chain\, inflation challenges and barriers to entry.\n\nDefense Manufacturing Summit and Exhibition Agenda:\nThursday\, September 7\, 2023 \n8-9 a.m.\nNetworking with vendors and participants \n9-9:30 a.m.\nWelcome and overview of day’s activities\nJames Freeman\, Founder and President\, Emerging Technology Institute\nEd Henderson\, Mayor\, Red Springs\, NC \n9:30-10:15 a.m.\nTwo concurrent sessions\nSession 1: Innovation in Defense Manufacturing\nEmil Runge\, Director of Programs\, First Flight Venture Center\nSteve McManus\, Innovation Advisor\, RTI\, International\nSession 2: Textile Manufacturing and the NC Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP)\nMichael Mullins\, Director\, Defense Industry Initiatives\, NC State University\, Industry Extension Services\nGiles Beal\, Client Relations Manager\, Defense Industry Initiatives\, NC State University\, Industry Extension Services \n10:30-11:15 a.m.\nTwo concurrent sessions\nSession 3: Veterans Transition\nAaron Harper\, Vice President of Veteran Employment\, Veterans Bridge Home\nPatrick Davis\, Executive Director\, The Heroes Center\nLauren Houston\, Employment Counselor\, North Carolina National Guard Employment Center\nBill McMillan\, Transition Services Manager\, Fort Liberty\, North Carolina\nSession 4: Finding Advanced Technologies in the Medical Field\nSteve DeLellis\, Executive Director\, Fort Liberty Research Institute\nDennis McGurk\, Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Account Executive (SAE)\, RTI International \n11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.\nSession 5: What’s Happening in North Carolina\nSenator Danny Britt\, Jr.\, District 24\nRepresentative John Torbett\, District 108\nRepresentative Jarrod Lowery\, District 47 \n12:30-1:15 p.m.\nNational Anthem\, 9/11 Commemoration\, Skydiving Exhibition (tentative)\nKen Wasley\, President and Founder\, Children of Fallen Heroes \n1:30-2:15 p.m.\nTwo concurrent sessions\nSession 6: Cybersecurity for Manufacturers\nLaura Rodgers\, Director of Cybersecurity Practice\, Secure Commuting Institute and Director\, NC Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence\, NC State University\nLori Jackson\, CISSP\, CCP\, RP\, President at White Raven Security\, LLC\nSession 7: Introduction to Federal Contracting\nDaniel Quinn\, Federal Business Development\, NC Military Business Center\nTrent Ensley\, Federal Business Development\, NC Military Business Center \n2:15-3 p.m.\nNetworking with vendors and participants \n3 p.m.\nEvent concludes\nJames Freeman\, Founder and President\, Emerging Technology Institute
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/defense-summit/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221219T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T175558Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Understanding the Process Approach Before Implementing ISO 9001 QMS Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nora Milley\, Improvement Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis webinar is for: \n\nAnyone who wants to understand how to implement\, maintain and improve an effective Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 (including AS9100 and/or IATF 16949)\nAnyone with intentions to implement a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015 (including AS9100 or IATF 16949)\nMembers of Leadership and/or in charge of Quality Management Systems\nInternal Auditors\nManagement Representatives\n\nIn many cases\, when organizations seek help to implement management systems\, they focus only on the requirements of the standard without pausing to understand the full intent and principles of the quality management system standards. Understanding the principles of the standard and the process approach will help bring more clarity to the requirements. \nFrom this webinar\, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of defining processes correctly and the difference between processes\, procedures\, and areas/functions. These differences are often confused which\, in most cases\, complicates the understanding and application of the requirements. \nBy applying the process approach\, organizations will be on the right track to have a system they can manage and that is focused to give value to their activities and to achieve the desired organizational results. \nRegister for the webinar » \nNora Janette Milley is a management systems and quality improvement specialist with NC State Industry Extension Services (IES). Nora assists organizations pursuing quality management systems registration to achieve their goals through coaching and mentoring in manufacturing\, service\, automotive and aerospace. Nora leads all the core quality tools which include the training and facilitation of problem-solving methodologies\, product and process failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA)\, and product development processes (APQP). She also trains\, coaches and mentors organizations in project management. Even though she specializes in quality systems\, she provides support in Lean\, Six Sigma and the Baldrige/NCAfE programs. Nora’s bilingual ability supports other disciplines within IES when clients require coaching or training for their Hispanic workforce. Nora’s manufacturing and quality experience started in Mexico City\, first with the beverage industry and then the automotive industry. Nora has more than 20 years of experience facilitating\, implementing\, auditing and maintaining quality management systems and quality tools such as ISO 9000\, QS 9000\, APQP\, PPAP and FMEA. For five of those years\, she served the automotive industry across North America in project management\, process optimization\, industrial engineering\, problem-solving\, training and facilitation programs. Nora joined IES in 2006\, helping more than 20 companies implement their management systems. She performed over 70 audits and trained over 400 internal auditors in the various standards ISO 9001:2000\, ISO 9001:2008\, ISO/TS 16949:2002\, ISO/TS 16949:2009\, AS9100 B and AS9100C. Before coming back to IES\, Nora served as director of quality for a manufacturing company serving the aerospace\, bio-med and alternative energy industries; as part of the leadership team\, she managed the quality and logistics groups and ensured that the company was able to meet AS9100\, customer and regulatory requirements. Since Nora came back to IES in 2018\, she has continued to coach\, audit and train numerous companies of a diversity of industries on Quality Management Systems principles\, techniques and supporting tools on site and within the virtual environment. She enjoys contributing to the success of her clients by guiding them on the implementation of practices that provide value and are aligned with their strategic direction and objectives. Nora has presented at several ASQ international conferences. Nora has a B.S. in industrial engineering (1999) from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City. She is an ASQ certified quality improvement associate (CQIA)\, Exemplar Global Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor\, AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Certified Supplier Auditor\, AS9100D Internal Auditor. \nRegister for the webinar »
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/the-importance-of-understanding-the-process-approach-before-implementing-iso-9001-qms-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221219T161906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T161906Z
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SUMMARY:Automation… Safety Assumed… Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jason Low\, Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist \nThis webinar is for any small-medium size company that is considering automation for the first time\, or is looking at I4.0 technologies and is uncertain of the safety implications of such a journey. \nThe mission of autonomous systems is task execution. Interactions by non-system agents (humans) are not to occur. Light curtains\, pressure mats and physical barriers have long been the elements which provide signaling and subsequent safety for workers. 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. We will see that with new autonomy (cobots\, AMRs\, AGVs\, ALTs\, etc.)\, new safety paradigms emerge\, and new standards must be developed. We will investigate old and new standards alike and offer insights on why and how they may impact your operations and decision-making. \nRegister for the webinar » \nJason Low is a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist at NC State University Industry Extension Services\, where he assists clients with automation strategies and their understanding how Industry 4.0 technologies can be leveraged within their own operations. Jason comes to IES with 25 years of teaching and automation experience at NCSU\, including a tenure in the computer industry where he served as a manufacturing engineer. In his IES role\, Jason works with a broad array of North Carolina companies and a network of people and resources that contribute to one of the most important sectors of North Carolina’s economy\, manufacturing. Jason is excited to bring his system mindset and knowledge of automation and processes to help solve the challenges faced by many of North Carolina’s small and medium-sized manufacturers. \nJason holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BSEET) from the University of Maine and a Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE) from\nNC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/automation-safety-assumed-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221220T213803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T165312Z
UID:19189-1686733200-1686736800@ncmep.org
SUMMARY:OSHA’s Training Requirements Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Holli Singleton\, Assistant Director of Safety and Health Services\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis webinar is for all types of businesses\, safety managers\, safety directors\, and anyone with safety responsibilities.  \nMany of OSHA’s workplace safety standards include training requirements. While some standards provide clear details specifying the frequency\, duration and content of the training\, other standards are less descriptive. 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. \nRegister for the webinar » \nHolli Singleton is the assistant director of environmental\, safety & health services at NC State Industry Extension Services (IES). In this capacity\, she manages the services provided by the IES team of EHS experts. Holli has a strong EHS background. Before joining IES in 2008\, Holli spent 14 years in the private sector managing the corporate safety program for a large healthcare system. Her responsibilities included ensuring compliance with a variety of regulatory entities including OSHA\, EPA\, DOT\, NFPA and others. Additionally\, her professional experience includes the investigation of work-related accidents and injuries\, emergency management\, incident command and the development and implementation of processes designed to reduce or mitigate identified safety risks. She also has experience as a Six Sigma Green Belt with active involvement in healthcare quality improvement projects. Holli has a B.S. in health education from UNC-Greensboro and has earned her MESH (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate through NC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/oshas-training-requirements-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221214T143024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T171902Z
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SUMMARY:Setting SMART Environmental Goals Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Link to register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1XW53ExRsqmm9SHjGCPuA \nPresented by: Angela Barger\, Improvement Specialist\,  NC State University Industry Expansion Solution (IES) \nThis webinar is for Environmental Professionals (EHS). \nThis webinar will discuss the SMART goal framework and how to use it to create more effective environmental goals. \nPresenter \nAngela Barger is an Improvement Specialist at NC State University Industry Expansions (IES)\, where she assists organizations pursuing environmental management systems registration to achieve their goals through coaching and mentoring. She also performs training and internal audits for the ISO 14001 standard.  Before joining IES\, Angela served as manager of the NC DEQ Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) for 15 years delivering training and assistance on environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and a wide range of other environmental and sustainability topics. She also worked as a permit engineer with NC DEQ’s Division of Air Quality. She has two Bachelor of Science degrees from NC State University in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College (now University) in General Studies with a concentration in pre-engineering. She supports the next generation of scientists and engineers in her spare time by serving as the Sr. Volunteer Coordinator and Planning Committee member for the FIRST Robotics Competition in North Carolina.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/setting-smart-environmental-goals-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221216T175556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T182550Z
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SUMMARY:Additive Manufacturing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris McGraw\, Regional Manager\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nThis webinar is for anyone interested in Additive Manufacturing practical applications. \nAdditive 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. \nRegister for the webinar » \nChris McGraw serves as the regional manager for the western region of the state. He has experience in engineering and marketing with an international Fortune 500 company and has been published in many industry trade magazines\, including Manufacturing Engineering\, Cutting Tool Engineering and Ceramic Industry. Most recently Chris has done coursework in Additive Manufacturing and serves as part of IES’ Industry 4.0 team. Chris has a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from NC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/19129/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Partner Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221128T192151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T193911Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Impact of Ergonomics \nYou 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! \nEach 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 you’ll want to learn about the impact of ergonomics in the workplace\, then open up for all questions and discussion topics. \nMeet-ups are open forums so whether you want to inquire about a different manufacturing topic or just want to pop in and say “Hello” everyone is welcome! \nRegister for the Meet-Up »
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/manufacturing-meet-up-2023-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221202T153158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T153158Z
UID:18910-1676451600-1676455200@ncmep.org
SUMMARY:Secure Your Mask First: Motivating Employees in a Post Pandemic Era and in the Age of Quiet Quitting Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Link to register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SalMhMTET7-mP8Df4-9axw \nPresented by: Kristy Main\, Extension Specialist\, Learning and Organizational Development\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nWe all remember the airplane safety briefing\, “If you are traveling with someone who requires assistance\, secure your mask first\, and then assist others.” Employee Motivation in the workplace is no different. In the absence of self-motivation\, it becomes increasingly difficult to motivate a team of employees or co-workers. During this webinar\, we will discuss reasons for lack of motivation and various motivation theories to aid efforts and help achieve a better work/life balance. Attendees will also participate in a brainstorming exercise to explore ways to keep themselves and their co-workers engaged at work. \nKristy Main is an Extension Specialist for Learning and Organizational Development at NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). She facilitates development opportunities and trains various groups in leadership skills. Kristy has worked for the state government for over 20 years. Within those 20 years\, Kristy has provided leadership training to managers across the state of North Carolina\, from Maintenance Supervisors and Nursing Consultants to Laboratory Directors and Facility Directors. Kristy’s areas of experience include Myers-Briggs assessments\, situational leadership\, coaching\, Tuckman’s team development. Kristy enjoys conducting team-building sessions with Myers-Briggs assessments\, True Colors and even escape rooms! Team building sessions are custom developed to fit the team’s needs at the time. Kristy also helps teams determine current issues and map their team to their desired state.  Kristy holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from NC State University. She is a certified Myers-Briggs Practitioner.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/secure-your-mask-first-motivating-employees-in-a-post-pandemic-era-and-in-the-age-of-quiet-quitting-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221129T163156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T163156Z
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SUMMARY:Safety Culture vs Climate Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Link to register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8aqSIouuRSaS0VXt1BNaaQ \nPresented by: Lance D. McClure\, Safety and Health Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). \nTargeted to Safety Professionals\, and frontline supervisors \nIn 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.\n \nLance D. McClure is a safety and health specialist who assists North Carolina industries in OSHA compliance\, workplace safety and health program development and training. An authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for both construction and general industry\, Lance conducts customized safety and health training for IES clients and customers across North Carolina and the southeastern region of the United States. Prior to joining IES\, Lance was the founding executive director of Virginia Technical Institute and an assistant professor and director of technical studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg\, VA. With a focus on training skilled craftsmen using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum\, Lance has been an NCCER master trainer for eight years and has trained others to become NCCER instructors. Additionally\, Lance was the safety trainer for Southside Community College’s Power Line Worker School in Blackstone\, Virginia. He has experience working in construction for Fluor\, Crawford Drywall and Hayes Contractors. Lance holds both B.S and M.A. degrees from Liberty University and has earned his C-MESH (Construction Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate and MESH (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate from NC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/safety-culture-vs-climate-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221128T192151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T192151Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Meet-up
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEach 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 for supplier scouting opportunities and the manufactured in North Carolina database\, then open up for all questions and discussion topics. \nMeet-ups are open forums so whether you want to inquire about a different manufacturing topic or just want to pop in and say “Hello” everyone is welcome! \nRegister for the Meet-Up »
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/manufacturing-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221220T210148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T180257Z
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SUMMARY:Timeout for Safety
DESCRIPTION: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!” All are welcome! Additionally\, everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas to discuss with fellow safety professionals in an informal\, but informative session. \nJoin the session » \nGet updates on upcoming sessions by subscribing to the SafetyGuardian Newsletter » 
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/timeout-for-safety/2023-01-18/
CATEGORIES:NC State IES,Partner Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221114T151459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T205611Z
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SUMMARY:Supplier Scouting Opportunities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION LINK:\nhttps://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckSVdtuKQj2sDTa4KAtI2g\n\n\nPresented by: Keanne Hoeg\, Director\, Data Management Systems\, Marketing and Reporting\, NC State University Industry Extension Services \nThis webinar is targeted for Procurement professionals\, plant managers and anyone responsible for business development and order/contract fulfillment. \n\n\n\nAre 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? \nWhen we talk about economic repercussions from the pandemic\, supply chain challenges are one of the first challenges mentioned. In fact\, one of the lasting legacies of the pandemic might be that everyone now understands what a supply chain is and what happens when it breaks. Economists and manufacturing experts\, unfortunately\, predict that supply chain disruption will be with us well into 2023. The good news is that there are programs in place to help with supply chain challenges. \nJoin NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) on January 18\, 2023 for a webinar that will explore and demonstrate programs and tools provided by the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)\, the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) and NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES)to help manufacturers source the parts or components they need domestically. The program\, Supplier Scouting\, is a national program that uses a network approach to provide as much exposure as possible to source the item domestically. As well\, the webinar will demonstrate the Manufactured in North Carolina online supply chain database\, a searchable tool that allows you to search North Carolina manufacturers on criteria such as capabilities\, materials and production volume. \n  \nKeAnne Hoeg is the director of data management systems\, marketing and reporting for IES. She describes her job as “playing with data.” Her data and reporting group is responsible for managing required reporting to stakeholders\, several internal applications\, including the Salesforce CRM system and the Manufactured in North Carolina supply chain website\, reporting development\, and data analysis and visualization. KeAnne also oversees marketing for the organization\, with her marketing team responsible for multiple websites\, branding\, market research\, collateral development\, writing\, podcasting\, social media and video production. Finally\, KeAnne also helps clients to fulfill supplier opportunities or locate potential suppliers through research and industry databases. Prior to moving into this position at IES\, she worked in IT and marketing as a web developer and social media manager. KeAnne has a B.A. in English from Meredith College and an MLS in library science from UNC-Chapel Hill.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/supplier-scouting-opportunities-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Partner Events,Peer Sharing,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221128T173126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T164251Z
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SUMMARY:RuralWorks! Engineering Summer Internship Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:RuralWorks! Engineering Summer Internship Program – $10/hr sponsored talent is waiting for manufacturers to hire.  \nThis webinar is for manufacturers in rural communities\, HR Managers\, Engineering Managers\, Plant Management \nPresented by Anna Mangum\, Regional Manager\, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) \nIES is working with manufacturers across the state to create summer internship opportunities for NC State engineering student talent.  With the support of the Dean of the College of Engineering and the Career Development center\, we are able to sponsor student talent to work in rural areas for $10/hr through a program called Rural Works. \nManufacturers are using this program to the benefit of their short-term and long-term talent pipeline challenges.  Some HR Managers are seeing these internships as 3-month long interviews\, others are allowing their staff engineers to delegated project managers for minimal financial commitment. Our students from all engineering majors are being recruited NOW and performing above and beyond for IES clients. \nJoin the webinar to gain insight into the program\, your eligibility and how to take the next steps.  \n\nAnna Mangum serves as the NC State Industry Extension Services (IES) regional manager for South Central North Carolina covering eight counties. Anna has a diverse private and public industry background in which she has worked with manufacturers\, healthcare and government in support of economic development. She has worked to champion the RuralWorks! program from its inception\, staffing over 100 engineering students with rural employers. Anna also served IES as a Program Lead for North Carolina’s Sustainable Manufacturing initiative as well as served as an EHS Specialist\, delivering on-site services and training including Lean and green techniques\, ISO 14001 and a variety of occupational health and safety classes. Anna has a B.S. in environmental technology\, with minors in environmental toxicology and environmental science from NC State University.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/ruralworks-engineering-summer-internship-program-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Partner Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180208
CREATED:20221005T140342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T140342Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly conversation! \nYou 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 hosts throughout the year. \nPlease join us Friday\, October 28\, 9–10 a.m. \nhttps://bit.ly/3fD67ea
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/manufacturing-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Webinar
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