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

Sep
10
Thu
Growth Company CEO Forum @ Industrial Arts Institute
Sep 10 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Quarterly Educational Programs for CEO’s and Executives of Growth Companies!
Thursday, September 10th, 2015 • 8:30-11:30 AM
Industrial Arts Institute-Onaway

No fee to attend-RSVP to Tom Erhart, Entrepreneurship Director
tom@northernlakes.net or (231)582-6482

Presentation-“Business Growth Strategy– Prioritize For Success” Dave Haviland, Phimation Strategy Group

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
15
Tue
NMC-Lean Manufacturing Champion
Sep 15 @ 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.

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

Sep
16
Wed
Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars
Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm

Learn SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM
Widely used by manufacturers throughout northern Michigan. View PDF for more details Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars PDF

SOLIDWORKS
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 18 to Sep. 15

GibbsCAM
6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 to Sept. 16

Cost
$150 per seminar or $250 for both

Baker College Advanced Manufacturing Seminars

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

Sep
22
Tue
2015 Small Business Association of Michigan Matchmaking Summit @ Burton Manor
Sep 22 all-day

Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan, is hosting the 2015 SBAM Matchmaking Summit on September 22nd at the Burton Manor in Livonia, MI. This event will feature purchasing groups across the state looking to fulfill current procurement gaps by meeting with qualified Michigan suppliers. This invitation-only event will feature various opportunities for attendees to network and connect with suppliers and buyers throughout the day. If you would like to apply for an invitation to attend, please click here to complete the application.

NMC-Lean Manufacturing Champion
Sep 22 @ 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
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.

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