News and Events

Keeping current and tapping into educational opportunities is core to any business leader. Visit this section for useful information and details on upcoming events. View the articles from Pennsylvania Manufacturer for topics affecting all of us across the state.

2008 Market Research Innovation Prize

IMC and Williamsport/Lycoming KIZ announce the 2008 Market Research Innovation Prize . The 2008 Innovation Research Awards will be awarded to a manufacturer and an emerging entrepreneur who demonstrate the greatest product innovation/development need that is judged to provide potential for significant impact to PA and local economies and employees. The awards will provide support for a new innovations project or product design effort using one or more market research methods and strategies to enhance the awardees revenue and profit growth or provide greater competitiveness.

Download a PDF of the Nomination Criteria.

Download a PDF of the Nomination Form to complete and submit by mail or fax.

Trendmakers Listening Post

Consider joining IMC's Trendmakers Listening Post. This online community of Central PA manufacturing leaders is designed to facilitate sharing of perspectives with your peers on issues, trends and concerns among thought leaders in the 12-county area of IMC's region. For more information, contact Karla Sexton at karlas@imcpa.com or 800-326-9467 x8086.

2008 Events:

• Meaningful Marketing in Altoona TBD

• Attract More New Customers in State College on September 11
• Business Value: Planning Today for Tomorrow's Challenges in Mifflintown on September 17
• Visit IMC's Booth at the 10th Annual Central PA International Trade Conference in State College on September 19
• New Product Development I: Creating Great Products & Services in Altoona on September 24
• Visit IMC's Booth at LinkUp Technology Conference in Altoona on October 8
• New Product Development II: Developing Great Products & Services in Altoona on October 15
• Lean Accounting: What's It All About? in State College on October 28
• New Product Development III: Designing Great Products & Services in Altoona on October 29
• Doing Business in a Natural Gas Economy in Williamsport on October 31
• ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training in Williamsport starting November 4
• New Product Development IV: Introducing Great Products & Services in Altoona on November 12
• Made in the USA - Choices for Growth in Williamsport on November 13

2009 Events:

• Lean Green Belt in Williamsport Spring

IMC News Releases:

• 08/08 IMC, WLKIZ Partner with New Online Network Connecting PA Entrepreneurs & Economic Development Organizations
• 08/08 IMC Staff Attend Statewide IRC Conference in Erie
• 07/08 IMC Staff Attend TechEd & Microsoft Partner Conferences
• 04/08 IMC Executive Director Elected Chairman of PA Recycling Markets Center
• IRC Network Releases 2007 Annual Report
• 01/08 KIZ Program Receives National Recognition
• IMC Releases 2006-07 Annual Report
• 09/07 IMC Partners with eBizITPA for Special IT Funding
• 06/07 IMC Elects Officers

 

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