MEP Events

JULY

NEW!!! Wednesday, July 27, 2016

CRM Roundtable Discussion

3:00 pm  |  Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)  |  1 hr

As part of the Marketing Working Group, MAGNET, an Ohio MEP affiliate, will be hosting a webinar roundtable CRM discussion, specifically on Salesforce, to discuss best practices along with issues and concerns Centers deal with every day.

Below is a draft agenda:

1.     Who uses your CRM

2.     CRMs and Impact/Surveys

a.     Previous

b.     Future

c.     Subcontractors

d.     Special funders / Grants

3.     Post Projects Forms (Pre-survey discussions           and documents)

4.     CRMs and consultants/staff

5.     Survey Management in general

To register, please click on the link below. Your name, email address, and company name are the only required fields needed.

Register

After you register, you'll receive instructions for joining the meeting. If you already registered for this meeting, you do not need to register again.

For questions, please contact, cindy.orellana@nist.gov.

AUGUST

August 1-2, 2016. Midwest Craft Brewers Conference (Event Link) The second annual Midwest Craft Brewers Conference will be hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1-2, 2016, welcoming craft brewers, home brewers and brewing industry representatives from throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Nebraska.

August 9 & 11, 2016.  NIST MEP Webinar: MEP New Employee Orientation Part 1& Part II

MEP presents an Orientation webinar series for those new and interested to learn about the MEP program and the MEP system.  The webinar will be a two-part series:

Part I provides a high-level synopsis of the MEP program, geared towards new members of the system and is highly recommended for those who recently joined the MEP center.  Part I is also recommended as a refresher for those who have been in the system and get an update of what’s new.  Part II will present a more in-depth look into the initiatives and strategy of the MEP program.

Part I  Aug 9 @ 3:00 pm EST Webinar Details: link join the meeting | Password: Welcome1234!| Call in Number: 1-866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 971 513 1895

Part II of the webinar series will provide a more in-depth look on the mission and strategy of the MEP program.  Part II MEP Overview Topics will include: MEP Evolution, Strategy, Challenges, Advisory Board, Services & Initiatives, Leadership Programs, and Competitions.

Part II Aug 11 @ 3:00 pm EST  Webinar Details: link join the meeting | Password: Welcome1234!  | Call in Number: 1-866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 971 513 1895

For questions or assistance, please contact Wiza Lequin at wiza.lequin@nist.gov.

August 10, 2016 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Partnering with Federal Labs Workshop 

Lorain County Community College (Spritzer Conference Center); 1005 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035

This workshop is sponsored by CIFT and MAGNET on behalf of the Ohio MEP.  Federal laboratories offer unique capabilities that businesses can utilize to solve technical issues. Different types of research agreements are available based on the extent of assistance required. Each lab will define unique capabilities, how to engage with the resources and apply the technologies, and showcase a successful commercial application. Through 2016, the Department of Energy is providing up to $20 million in vouchers so that small businesses can request technical assistance from national labs to help bring the next generation of clean technologies to market.

For more information contact CIFT atinfo@ciftinnovation.org or click here to register.

August 16, 2016. Management Development Certification (Event Link) Every supervisor has untapped potential. Realizing and optimizing that potential is the challenge. The DVIRC Certification for Supervisors, First Level Managers, Team Leaders, and Group Leaders provides many of the tools needed to handle increasingly complex performance issues present in today’s organizations. 

August 23,2016. RAPID Recap - Dave Pierson's overview of novel AM techs and apps, August 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT

Dave Pierson of MAGNET will present the latest in Additive Manufacturing materials, equipment, processing, and scanning technologies.  Join Dave as he will summarize the highlights from RAPID, the biggest US conference that brings together all participants in the AM value chain with lots of deep technical sessions and a terrific exhibitor floor.  Dave Pierson, Senior Design Engineer at MAGNET will canvas the conference for the newest advances.  

Webinar Details: Webinar Link | Call in number: 1.888.240.2560 (US Toll Free) | Meeting ID: 922679313

August 24, 2016. Training in Philadelphia, PA: Six Sigma Green Belt (Event Link) 

NEW!!! Tuesdays, August 30th - October 4th

8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Lean Specialist Certificate Program

Last session ends at noon.This program covers the concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today's challenging work environment. The curriculum encompasses the technical and interpersonal skills required to implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and workplace safety. The Lean Specialist Certificate Program is ideal for individuals of all levels and is designed to be appropriate for companies at all stages of their lean journey.

Click here for more information and to register 

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday, September 7th

9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Total Cost of Ownership Supply Chain Strategy

Often purchase cost or landed cost is the only consideration when making purchase decisions. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) gives companies the ability to account financially for each activity along the supply chain.  
TCO helps companies make strategic sourcing decisions and the TCO Calculator can facilitate side-by-side comparisons of up to 4 suppliers, analyzing multiple sourcing possibilities on a global scale.  

Click here for more information and to register  

September 14, 2016. System Update Meeting. NIST MEP will be hosting a System Update meeting immediately following the FME’s Center Best Practice Conference, in Detroit, Michigan.   The System Update Meeting will be held at the Marriott at the Renaissance Center for the full day, September 14, 2016, with the Advisory Board meeting on 9/15. Contact Cheryl Gendron with questions: mailto:

Cheryl.Gendron@nist.gov or 301-975-2785.

OCTOBER

October 18-19,2016. The North Carolina MEP mfgCON 2016. North Carolina’s premier conference for manufacturing innovation, will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina October 18 and 19, 2016.  The event includes two full days of presentations and breakout sessions designed for maximum exposure to the newest ideas, and best tools and resources in manufacturing. Professionals from best-in-class companies – like large OEMs, small suppliers, and emerging makers – will weigh in on technology, sustainability, workforce development, market building, innovation and continuous improvement, and share practical advice and takeaway tips that promise to capture immediate results.

Registration is now open. Click here to register.