February 26, 2020 / 3:00PM – 6:00PM
/ L. William Seidman Center - Grand Valley State University
On February 26, 2020, join industry experts in Grand Rapids as they share trends and resources available to West Michigan manufacturers looking to grow their businesses in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
This special event will feature speakers from the Federal Business Group, Military Solutions Consultants & Associates (MSCA), Miller Canfield and Poland-U.S. Operations (PLUS Ops).
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February 27, 2020 / 3:00PM – 5:00PM
/ Embassy Suites Downtown Grand Rapids
10 Years of Growing West Michigan
In 2020, Hello West Michigan is celebrating ten years of community impact on West Michigan. Ten years of educating, attracting, and connecting people to the West Michigan region.
Ten years ago, Hello West Michigan was the only organization of its kind in the country: employer-driven and governed by employers. Now, they are a model organization for...
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March 3, 2020 / 8:30AM – 4:30PM
/ Feyen Zylstra
Industry 4.0 buzz words have been flying around for a few years now, but it seems the mystery remains.
What does all of it mean for small and mid-sized manufacturers? We're here to break down the jargon and make the complex simple, separating reality from the hype.
Join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West and Feyen Zylstra for an interactive workshop geared...
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March 11, 2020 / 8:30AM – 4:30PM
/ Feyen Zylstra
Industry 4.0 buzz words have been flying around for a few years now, but it seems the mystery remains.
What does all of it mean for small and mid-sized manufacturers? We're here to break down the jargon and make the complex simple, separating reality from the hype.
Join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West and Feyen Zylstra for an interactive workshop geared...
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March 19, 2020 / 8:30AM – 4:30PM
/ Feyen Zylstra
Industry 4.0 buzz words have been flying around for a few years now, but it seems the mystery remains.
What does all of it mean for small and mid-sized manufacturers? We're here to break down the jargon and make the complex simple, separating reality from the hype.
Join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West and Feyen Zylstra for an interactive workshop geared...
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March 25, 2020 / 8:30AM – 4:00PM
/ GVSU Eberhard Center
The Midwest Supply Chain Management Conference is a comprehensive supply chain management education and networking event.
Continued change in the global economy has created new opportunities for supply chain professionals. Future success will be heavily influenced by the strategies, practices, and processes that organizations put in place to facilitate innovation and operational excellence. As an individual or as an organization,...
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April 29, 2020 / 8:00AM – 10:30AM
/ Embassy Suites Hotel
You might understand big data, but are you leveraging it?
Big data is key to making informed, strategic decisions for your business. As advancements in manufacturing continue to accelerate at an unprecedented pace, companies are taking a step back to evaluate how big data can drive innovation and efficiency in their operations.
Embrace the new industrial revolution with the Manufacturing...
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April 30, 2020 / 4:00PM – 6:00PM
/ Dogwood Center
Join us for an evening of innovation, entrepreneurship and excitement.
Pitch North is a idea pitching competition created to spark change and promote entrepreneurial progress in some of West Michigan's more rural counties. A panel of judges will evaluate submissions from area residents seeking a chance to be finalists at the live pitching event on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Dogwood...
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May 12, 2020 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM
/ GoToWebinar
Core Competencies & Growth
Identifying your key capabilities and resources can be an important first step to creating new growth opportunities for manufacturers. In this webinar, we’ll discuss processes for assessing your core strengths and share proven strategies for leveraging your key advantages to develop new products, new applications and new markets for your company.
Back to Basics Webinar Series
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May 15, 2020 / 7:30AM – 9:30AM
/ Oceana County
Save the date for our 2020 Oceana County Annual Community Leaders Breakfast!
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors:
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August 11, 2020 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM
/ GoToWebinar
Building Your Culture
Establishing an intentional approach to company culture is helping some Michigan manufacturers attract the right workers and prepare for their next phase of growth. This webinar discussion will examine best practices for building culture and amplifying your values to assemble a high-functioning team that’s ready to take on the challenges and changes ahead.
Back to Basics W...
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November 10, 2020 / 11:00AM – 12:00PM
/ GoToWebinar
Investing in Leadership
Promoting operations staff to manufacturing management positions can often be a recipe for failure. The reason: Employees who are good at their job often lack natural leadership skills to step into those new roles. An investment in leadership training can help. Join us for a panel-style webinar on best practices for training team leaders, plant managers and...
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