VMEC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS VMEC AND VERMONT CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY 2013!
Manufacturers around the state opened their doors and / or spoke publicly during the month of October, hosting events in their facilities that highlight the importance of manufacturing to the state and nation's economy and drawing attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields. We would like to thank the following
Vermont businesses who made this annual event the success that it was - Abacus Automation, Andrew Pearce Bowls, Burton, DR Power Equipment, Danforth Pewter, GW Plastics, K & E Plastics, Mack Molding, Maple Landmark Inc., National Hanger Company, North East Precision, North Hartland Tool Corp., Vermont Teddy Bear Company and William E. Dailey Precast.
The official MFG Day 2013 wrap video is here! Visit this
link and share it with your colleagues and friends. And lastly, mark your calendars! The official date for MFG Day 2014 will be Friday, October 3, 2014. We'll be in touch in the New Year to share more about next year's plan.EXPORTECH - Drive Your International Sales Growth
Today! ExporTech™ provides companies with a
systematic process for entering or expanding in global markets and connects them with the best international business experts in the region. Don't miss this terrific opportunity to expand your business into new global markets! Also, read
here an article by Mike Stone of
Stone & Associates on Refocusing U.S. Export
Assistance Strategy for Manufacturers.
VMEC Q1 & Q2 2014 TRAINING - Check out our training opportunities around the state this winter and spring. We'll have a few keynote speakers who have not been to Vermont before (this is still being worked out, so check back often on our site for updates) plus we'll be in Newport, Springfield, Rutland, White River Junction, Randolph and Brattleboro just to name a few locations!
In January, we welcome Jamie Flinchbaugh of the Lean Learning Center for a day-long workshop,
"Lean Is Universal but You're Unique! and also a morning-long FREE forum on
"Making Innovation a Capability". March brings Carol Robinson of Pillar Mgmt. Associates back to Vermont for the fifth time to conduct
Internal Quality Auditing - ISO 9001:2008 AND Lead Auditor Skills and Techniques Training (three different sessions to choose from) and Burton Manufacturing will host a forum at their Burlington facility in May (not currently posted on-line, check back in March). Much, much more for you and your staff!
