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VERMONT MANUFACTURING EXTENSION CENTER

"Providing Systems and Solutions to help
Vermont Manufacturers Innovate, Plan, Perform and Grow"
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VMEC E-NEWS BRIEFS  ISSUE 1 - 2012
Greetings! 

Welcome to VMEC's inaugural issue of "VMEC E-News Briefs".    This e-newsletter will cover a range of topics for manufacturers and other enterprises that desire to learn  and implement systems and solutions to accelerate sustainable and profitable growth marked by performance excellence.  To submit feedback, comments or suggest future content, e-mail vmec@vmec.org.

In Less Than One Month...VMEC will host the   

 

4th Vermont Innovation Engineering   

Leadership Institute 

 
Monday - Wednesday, March 19 - 21, 2012
 
Woodstock Inn and Resort, Woodstock, VT 

Seats are limited for this intensive program, designed for senior management in business, government and academia, that will change the way
you lead your enterprise!

3.0 CEUs available from the University of Maine

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What can Innovation Engineering do for your business or organization?  Take a look at this short video by Innovation Engineering Black Belt Erick James.....Click here.   

 

For Information on Pricing, Sponsors, Registration and Discounts that may apply, visit IELI Vermont - March 19-21, 2012 

 

VMEC IN THE NEWS

Burlington Free Press Think Quick Profile

Burlington Free Press Creative Corner article

WCAX The :30 Show
WHAT'S NEW and THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Bidding Farewell to One of VMEC's Own

Want to be part of a "Vermont Innovation Leadership Community"? Learn more.... 

2011 Impact Report

Profitable Growth and Innovation Services - Are you taking advantage of all that VMEC has to offer? Read more....

SPOTLIGHT on SUCCESS

Classic Designs / Tablelegs.com, St. Johnsbury, VT
Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland, VT
VMEC PROGRAMS and EVENTS 

VMEC's Introduction to Systematic Layout Planning and Work Cell Design - March 6, DoubleTree Hotel, South Burlington
Newly revamped workshop...

Two-Day Lean Bronze Certification Review Program - March 29-30
Lean Bronze Certification Exam - March 31
Hampton Inn, Colchester (all sessions)
Special pricing applies for both the certification and exam  

For a complete listing of VMEC workshops, course descriptions and registration information, please visit VMEC workshops.

PARTNER PROGRAMS and EVENTS

Vermont Technology Council 2012 Summer Internship Programs

Tech Drivers III Conference - March 5, VTC Randolph Center campus

Manufacturing Innovation 2012 - May 5-9, Orlando, FL
Early bird registration ends March 30, 2012.  To receive a $50 discount off your registration fee, use code VMEC50 when registering.

VT Chamber of Commerce Business and Industry Expo - May 23 & 24, Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center

Northeast Shingo Prize Conference - September 25 & 26, Worcester, MA
Check out the registration link for early bird pricing specials.


INDUSTRY NEWS, ARTICLES and INFORMATION
ABOUT VMEC - Click here to learn more about us... About VMEC
 
The VMEC Team  
Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center  
 
email: vmec@vmec.org * phone: (802) 728-1432 * web:www.vmec.org

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