Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
The circular plastics industry is centered around transforming the traditional model of plastic use that usually ends in the landfill into a sustainable circular economy. This involves designing plastics and plastic products to eliminate waste and pollution, to be reused, recycled, or composted, and to keep materials circulating at their highest value for as long Read More
Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program begins in: What is Root Cause Analysis? Addressing only the symptoms of a problem without addressing the underlying cause will likely lead to its recurrence. Root Cause Analysis is a systematic approach designed to thoroughly identify, define, examine, and address a problem at Read More
Navigating Ethical Challenges in HR Practice (Three 90-minute virtual sessions) This program starts in: HR professionals operate at the intersection of organizational strategy, legal compliance, and human dignity. They are routinely asked to balance competing interests—organizational performance, managerial authority, employee rights, and societal expectations—often under time pressure and with incomplete information. Ethical missteps in Read More
The chemical industry serves as the foundation for the manufacturing sector, transforming raw materials into over 70,000 different products used across nearly all global industries. The sector is functionally segmented into four main categories: basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals and consumer products. These segments differ fundamentally in terms of production volume, technical complexity and Read More
CMMC compliance starts with understanding the framework, certification levels, and data types that determine your requirements. This webinar will walk through CMMC fundamentals, including FCI vs. CUI, certification paths, timelines, and the basic preparation steps contractors must take before an assessment. Designed for organizations seeking clarity before committing time and resources. Register On the registration Read More
Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in: IMC's Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics, 3-hour introductory program, provides participants with a foundational understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Participants will explore the basic concepts behind Lean thinking and how it supports efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The program is Read More
Introduction to Project Management (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in: Manufacturers manage projects every day—equipment installations, process improvements, facility upgrades, quality initiatives, new product launches—yet many struggle with missed deadlines, unclear responsibilities, and shifting priorities. This course provides a practical introduction to project management fundamentals, tailored specifically for manufacturing environments. IMC's Introduction Read More
NEW DATES! Email info@imcpa.com if interested in being informed of new dates. OSHA 10-Hour (in-person, Williamsport, PA) The OSHA 10-Hour training for manufacturers is designed to give workers a clear understanding of common workplace hazards and the best practices to prevent them. Participants will also gain foundational knowledge of how OSHA operates, along with Read More
Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program begins in: What is Root Cause Analysis? When you pull weeds out of your yard or garden, what happens when you don’t get the roots? The weeds grow back. Likewise, when we solve a problem only at a symptom level, not at the Read More
With CMMC assessments now underway, many contractors are hearing conflicting information about what assessors are really looking for. This session will share real-world insights from early assessments, including common surprises, frequent deficiencies, and where companies are getting tripped up. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what matters most as CMMC moves from theory Read More
How to Give Effective Performance Reviews (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in: Performance reviews shouldn’t feel like a dreaded annual chore—they’re a powerful opportunity to grow your people, strengthen your team, and drive productivity. In this high-energy, 3-hour program, manufacturing supervisors will learn how to turn evaluations into a practical, motivating, and Read More
How to Give Effective Performance Reviews (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) Performance reviews shouldn’t feel like a dreaded annual chore—they’re a powerful opportunity to grow your people, strengthen your team, and drive productivity. In this high-energy, 3-hour program, manufacturing supervisors will learn how to turn evaluations into a practical, motivating, and results-oriented process that builds Read More