Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet Counties.

Sep
13
Sun
EUROPE TRADE MISSION 2015
Sep 13 – Sep 24 all-day

Mannheim, Germany, September 13–19; London, England, September 20–24
Increase your export revenue to Europe!

You are invited to join an MEDC trade mission to Germany and the U.K. from September 13–24.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2015. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 10 COMPANIES.

EUROPE TRADE MISSION 2015

Sep
21
Mon
5-DAY LUMBER GRADING SHORT COURSE – Hillman @ Northeast Michigan Council of Governments Patchwood Plaza
Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – Sep 25 @ 5:00 pm

The value of “rules conscious” employees is a more carefully manufactured product, a more profitable yield from the log, and a better sense of the value of the lumber being handled. This five-day workshop will include a thorough study and explanation of the NHLA Rules Book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. Download the PDF for more information Lumber Grading Short Course – Hillman

Oct
2
Fri
Trade Mission To India- State of Michigan to provide 50% of funding to attend!
Oct 2 – Oct 10 all-day

Participate in the MEDC’s export-focused delegation to Mumbai and asecond city to accelerate your export sales in India. We are working withthe India trade office of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers to conduct market research, set up customizedB2B meetings on your behalf (based on your company’s unique needs),and provide turnkey business services to save you time and maximize your potential to increase sales.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, 2015. SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 10 COMPANIES!

REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Laura Deierlein, International Trade Manager
Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Oct
7
Wed
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities – Houghton/Hancock
Oct 7 – Oct 8 all-day

Join other like-minded communities as we learn programs and resources, share best practices and ideas, empower ourselves and others to assist entrepreneurs in growing our local communities at the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference.

Houghton-Hancock Information

Oct
13
Tue
NMC-Lean Manufacturing Champion
Oct 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Learn to cut waste and cost out of your process while earning certification as a Lean Champion. Deliverables: build internal capacity, facilitated Kaizen at your location, sustain continuous improvement, lean manufacturing simulation and project planning, facilitator and kata skills, problem solving, current and future state mapping with lean metrics, 5S workplace organization, cellular flow, kanban pull system, standard work and poke-yoke, SMED, and TPM. Class meets two full days each month for six months.

Schedule

August 11 & 18, 2015
September 15 & 22, 2015
October 13 & 20, 2015
November 10 & 17, 2015
December 15 & 22, 2015
January 12 & 19, 2016

Training is held Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Oct
20
Tue
NMC-Lean Manufacturing Champion
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Learn to cut waste and cost out of your process while earning certification as a Lean Champion. Deliverables: build internal capacity, facilitated Kaizen at your location, sustain continuous improvement, lean manufacturing simulation and project planning, facilitator and kata skills, problem solving, current and future state mapping with lean metrics, 5S workplace organization, cellular flow, kanban pull system, standard work and poke-yoke, SMED, and TPM. Class meets two full days each month for six months.

Schedule

August 11 & 18, 2015
September 15 & 22, 2015
October 13 & 20, 2015
November 10 & 17, 2015
December 15 & 22, 2015
January 12 & 19, 2016

Training is held Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Pure Michigan Business Connect Forum – “Resources To Grow Your Business” @ Odawa Hotel
Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and Michigan Economic Development Corporation presents….

Pure Michigan Business Connect-“Resources to Grow Your Business Forum”

  • Funding for Growth
  • Finding Talent & Training Options
  • Marketing Assistance & Locating New Markets
12:00-12:30PM: Lunch
12:30-1:00PM: Resource Partners get to pitch their services
1:00-2:00PM: Speak individually with each resource partner
Contact the NLEA to register TODAY!
231-582-6482 or tom@northernlakes.net

PMBC-Resources to Grow Your Business-PDF

Oct
21
Wed
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities – Sturgis
Oct 21 – Oct 22 all-day

Join other like-minded communities as we learn programs and resources, share best practices and ideas, empower ourselves and others to assist entrepreneurs in growing our local communities at the annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference.

Sturgis-Information

Nov
4
Wed
How Hackable Are You? @ Hagerty Conference Center
Nov 4 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Workshop on Cybersecurity: How To Make Your Business Information and Data More Secure

How Hackable Are You – ETC Workshop flier

Nov
5
Thu
Charlevoix County Planners Forum @ Charlevoix Public Library
Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for this opportunity to learn about hot planning topics in Charlevoix County. Experts from MSU Extension and local agencies will be on hand to lead a panel discussion and concurrent sessions.Master Citizen Planners are eligible to receive 4 MCP credits.

Click here to learn more and register

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