BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mass MEP - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massmep.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mass MEP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183838Z UID:10000898-1699354800-1699360200@massmep.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing Readiness Workshop - Partner Event: FORGE DESCRIPTION:Register to receive communications on workshop details going forward. \nThe topic areas and dates are: \nNovember 7 – Planning for Scaling Manufacturing \nNovember 14 – Managing Development: Processes Needed to Move from Development to Commercialization \nNovember 21 – Funding Innovation from Idea to A-Round \nNovember 28 – Design for X: So Much More than Manufacturing \nWhile the workshops are most valuable as a series\, feel free to register even if you may have a conflict with one of the dates. \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/manufacturing-readiness-workshop-partner-event-forge/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Copy-of-FORGE-Manufacturing-Readiness-Workshop-DcJcCo.tmp_.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183837Z UID:10000890-1696582800-1696593600@massmep.org SUMMARY:Gefran\, Inc. and University of Massachusetts Lowell: Careers in Plastics Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Gefran\, Inc. and University of Massachusetts Lowell:\nCareers in Plastics Manufacturing\nGefran\, Inc. partners with the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Plastics Engineering Department for MFG Day. Undergraduate and graduate students will tour the facility\, learn about operations and manufacturing\, hear about product engineering and technical sales\, see technology demos\, and get to ask career related questions. \nEvent will include professional panel talks in addition to tours and presentations. \n  \nRegister Here\n  URL:https://massmep.org/event/gefran-inc-and-university-of-massachusetts-lowell-careers-in-plastics-manufacturing/ LOCATION:Gefran Inc\, 400 Willow Street\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MFG-Day-image-KvQIOW.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183829Z UID:10000862-1683799200-1683802800@massmep.org SUMMARY:CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session DESCRIPTION:The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered\, walk you through the features of the platform\, and answer questions. \nSession times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session\, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session. \nThrough the MassMEP partnership\, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13\, 2023. \nClick here to join URL:https://massmep.org/event/connex-massachusetts-registration-training-session-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183820Z UID:10000821-1665669600-1665669600@massmep.org SUMMARY:How Video Marketing Is Getting More Eyes On U.S. Manufacturers DESCRIPTION:How Video Marketing Is Getting More Eyes On U.S. Manufacturers \nLooking to build your bottom line through new export sales? Please join us in celebrating Manufacturing Month 2022. The webinar will feature accomplished small business manufacturers sharing insight that can help you grow your company’s international sales. \nThis free webinar will also feature trade experts to provide an overview of federal government tools\, resources\, and services available to support U.S. companies of all sizes. \nYou’ll also hear from manufacturers who are successful exporters and learn how they are using video marketing strategies to promote their products. \n“Made in the USA” is a mark of quality recognized worldwide. Take advantage of the fact that more than 95 percent of the world’s consumers live outside the United States. Learn about strategies and U.S. government resources that can help you grow globally. \nRegister Here\n \n  URL:https://massmep.org/event/how-video-marketing-is-getting-more-eyes-on-u-s-manufacturers/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183813Z UID:10000793-1651825800-1651854600@massmep.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing @ MIT: 2022 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Hear from top thinkers from industry\, government\, and academia on manufacturing including MIT professors Suzanne Berger\, Duane Boning\, Richard Braatz\, Josephine Carstensen\, Zachary Cordero\, Dave Hardt\, John Hart\, Lionel Kimerling\, David Mindell\, Yet-Ming Chiang\, Elsa Olivetti\, Julie Shah\, and more. \nOver many decades\, MIT faculty and researchers have made tremendous contributions to manufacturing technology in areas like CNC machining\, 3D printing\, and production of pharmaceuticals\, as well as on the policy front\, with path-breaking studies including Made in America and Production in the Innovation Economy. \nBy embracing new technologies and a new mindset\, manufacturing can play a key role in strengthening our economy\, reducing carbon emissions\, and improving economic mobility and workforce diversity. Investments in digital production\, robotics\, photonics\, and other advanced technologies will transform products and factory floors\, improving performance and sustainability and creating new\, well-paying jobs. Many manufacturers operate on paper-thin margins\, and workers turn away from jobs they associate with America’s rust-belt decline. Therefore\, we must chart a path toward a new\, technologically driven\, agile\, and resilient advanced manufacturing future. \nMoreover\, with recent lessons about the fragility of our manufacturing supply chains\, the federal government is more focused on America’s manufacturing future than it has been in decades. Several top universities have established manufacturing centers to be part of the solution. They are pulling in engineers along with political scientists\, economists\, and workforce experts\, and building deep partnerships with industry and the public sector. \nWe are excited to invite you Friday May 6\, to a symposium that brings together the many people across the institute who care deeply about manufacturing. We will ask what the future might be\, and how MIT can make the strongest impact. Please spread the word to your colleagues\, students\, and research staff. \nPlease register no later than Friday\, April 29\, 2022. Lunch and refreshments will be served. \nPlease use this code for 25% off at registration – Code MFG25 \n  \nParking and Accommodation \nMIT on-site parking is not available for individuals who do not already have parking rights to lots and facilities on the MIT campus. \nPublic parking lots\, garages\, and metered street parking are available in relative proximity to the Walker Memorial building. A list of public parking options can be found here. For ease of transportation\, public transportation or ride-sharing is recommended. \nFor any guests seeking accommodation\, a list of area hotels are provided here. For MIT “Preferred Hotels\,” a discounted rate may be available; please inquire with the hotel directly when making your reservation. \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/manufacturing-mit-2022-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Walker Memorial\, 142 Memorial Drive\, Cambridge\, 02139 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183813Z UID:10000790-1650459600-1650463200@massmep.org SUMMARY:Scan To Facility Layout with Functional 3D DESCRIPTION:  \nMoving into a new building? Expanding your current one? 3D scans can help you increase the efficiency\, speed and accuracy of your facility layout project. \n3D scanning used to be something for science fiction. However\, the technology is quite real and available and offers very real benefits to small and medium-sized manufacturers. \nPolaris MEP has teamed up with 3D scanning specialist Christopher Wilczewski for a series of fast-paced webinars about the applications of 3D scanning in manufacturing. \nThe first “episode” focuses on 3D scanning when modeling or designing a facility layout. Attendees will learn how 3D scanning \n\n provides significant time savings\,\n reduces chance of incorrect/missing data and\n reduces the need for return visits.\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n1) Overview of how 3D scanning differs from traditional 2D measurements \n2) Tips on what needs to be scanned (spoiler alert: not everything needs to be modeled!) \n3) Understanding of how & why 3D scanning increases efficiency and accuracy (reducing cost and frustration) \n4) Mini-Success Story: Windmoeller and Hoelscher \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nOwners\, Founders\, senior executives of RI manufacturing companies\nChief Operations Officers (COOs)\, Operations Managers\, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)\nFacility move/expansion team members including maintenance and engineering\n\nABOUT THE TRAINER\n \nChristopher Wilczewski is the Founder and CEO of Functional 3D\, a 3D scanning service and consulting company based in Providence\, RI. The focus of Functional 3D is to bring the value of 3D capture technology without the large upfront costs and time associated with integrating this kind of technology. Industries supported include commercial construction\, manufacturing\, design and historical preservation with projects as small as a Revolutionary War era flint to as large as a 17-story building in New York City. \nPrior to starting his own firm\, Christopher was an engineer and account manager at FARO Technologies\, one of the leading manufacturers of 3D capture technologies. There he had the opportunity to learn and develop workflows in various fields and organizations across the US igniting his passion for the technology. \nChristopher is a member of DesignXRI and the Rhode Island Manufacturing Association. \n  \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/scan-to-facility-layout-with-functional-3d/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183810Z UID:10000787-1649426400-1649435400@massmep.org SUMMARY:Annual Women's Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Our leadership committee has been working very hard to transform this temporary safety disruption into a great year-long experience with a series of inspiring and educational women’s leadership topics and success stories. Together we will get past this dark hour in history and rebuild an even greater future. \n  \nThe Yearly Kickoff Meeting! \n2:00 pm – Welcome and Introduction.\nBoston Women Leaders. \n2:05 pm – Keynote: Don’t Crack Under Pressure! Strategies to Maintain Composure.\nby Natalija Jovanovic\, Global Head of Digital for Vaccines at Sanofi. \n2:30 pm – Keynote: Mentorship: How Women Rise.\nby Mai Lan Nguyen\, CHRO at Schneider North America. \n2:55 pm – Keynote: People\, Passion\, Persistence!\nby Kacy Clarke\, Managing Director\, Chief Architect at Deloitte. \n3:25 pm – Panel: Achieving Optimal Work/Life Balance.\nby Cathy Fazio\, Lecturer\, Questrom School of Business at Boston University; June Valliere\, Director of Casualty Reinsurance at Liberty Mutual; Heather Abourjaily\, Head of Global Scientific Communications at Vertex Pharma; Kelly Peguero\, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at State Street. \n4:00 pm – Keynote: Silencing Self-doubt: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome.\nby Arleen Ahearn-Cavanaugh of BNY Mellon. \n4:25 pm – Keynote: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.\nby Lisa Koppelman Regional Advisor at Boston University. \n4:30 pm – Conclusion and Upcoming Monthly Speakers Schedule (Included).\nBoston Women Leaders \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/annual-womens-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183800Z UID:10000744-1634734800-1634738400@massmep.org SUMMARY:How Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for their Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:Learn how to mitigate the business risks of today’s disruptions while building a more resilient supply chain.\n \nAs a smaller manufacturer\, you continue to be more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger companies. Having to pay for more materials\, parts or shipping is a difficult dynamic as you may not be able to absorb short-term losses or even a lower margin. But cost becomes less important if you can’t deliver a product\, and as uncertainty has been magnified\, it is now essential for you to manage risk in order to be responsive to customers. In this webinar\, you will learn how to mitigate the business risks of today’s disruptions while building a more resilient supply chain. \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/how-smaller-manufacturers-can-develop-risk-management-strategies-for-their-supply-chains/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183739Z UID:10000646-1591362000-1591365600@massmep.org SUMMARY:Navigating the Pandemic Workforce Training Grant Funds Available DESCRIPTION:I Didn’t Know I Needed to Do All! \nIf you could have a safety consultant walk you through the development of your pandemic control plan and answer your specific question\, would you? If you said yes\, you need to listen to this webinar that explains two funding source options for your company to get a significant discount or in one case for free. We will help you navigate through all of the changes you will need to make in your business in order to keep your employees and business safe and healthy. \nMassMEP will help your company prepare and apply for training funds through the Workforce Training Fund’s Express & General Grant program. \nOur experts will guide you through the application process. \n Specific topics covered in this workshop include: \n\nDevelop a Training Plan\nEstablish Training Objectives\nIdentify Key Performance Indicators\n\n \n \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/navigating-the-pandemic-workforce-training-grant-funds-available/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T122320 CREATED:20240828T215300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190559Z UID:10000571-1552554000-1552561200@massmep.org SUMMARY:Attracting & Retaining the Z & Millennial Generations for Manufacturing Southeast\, MA DESCRIPTION:Customizable technical training with minimal impact to production!\nWith millions of manufacturing workers expected to retire in the next few years\, rapid changes in technology and record low unemployment\, employers are discovering that they need to do something different to train the next generation of the workforce. Manufacturers need to leverage new learning and development systems to attract new workers\, accelerate workforce training and retain tribal knowledge. \nIn this session you will learn how: \n\nonline learning aligns with how Millennials and Generation Z workers think\nMassMEP can customize Tooling U training programs and manage their administration\nthe Workforce Training Fund Program may be able to offset some of the cost\n\nAbout Tooling U-SME \nTooling U-SME delivers versatile\, competency-based learning and development solutions to the manufacturing community\, working with more than half of all Fortune 500¨ manufacturing companies\, as well as 600 educational institutions across the country. Tooling U-SME partners with customers to build high performers who help their companies drive quality\, productivity\, innovation\, and employee satisfaction. Working directly with hundreds of high schools\, community colleges\, and universities\, Tooling U-SME is also able to help prepare the next generation workforce by providing industry-driven curriculum. \n  \nRegister Here URL:https://massmep.org/event/attracting-retaining-the-z-millennial-generations-for-manufacturing-southeast-ma/ LOCATION:Controls for Automation\, 25 Constitution Drive\, Taunton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR