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  • May 2025

  • Thu 15
    KPI, Key Performance Indicator, Economy, Finance, Inflation, Credit Crunch
    Featured May 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Understanding Costs and Profits for Manufacturing Supervisors

    Union County Government Center 155 North 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA

    Understanding Costs and Profits for Manufacturing Supervisors (3-hour, in-person) This program starts in: This event has been cancelled, but if you would like to discuss onsite training or how to improve your sales process, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com.   In the dynamic landscape of manufacturing, a comprehensive understanding of financial processes is essential for driving operational Read More

  • June 2025

  • Wed 18
    Expert technician conducts maintenance on industrial robotic arms in modern facility during daytime
    Featured June 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Fundamentals of Maintenance Management – Williamsport

    Penn College, College Avenue Labs

    Fundamentals of Maintenance Management (2-hour, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in:   In manufacturing environments, the effectiveness of your maintenance program directly impacts safety, quality, and production output. Yet, many organizations still rely heavily on reactive approaches—responding only when equipment fails. This reactive model is not only inefficient but expensive, often costing 5 to Read More

  • Thu 19
    Smart factory worker or engineer do machine job in a manufacturing workshop
    Featured June 19 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Fundamentals of Maintenance Management – Altoona

    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    Fundamentals of Maintenance Management (2-hour, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program starts in:   In manufacturing environments, the effectiveness of your maintenance program directly impacts safety, quality, and production output. Yet, many organizations still rely heavily on reactive approaches—responding only when equipment fails. This reactive model is not only inefficient but expensive, often costing 5 to Read More

  • Thu 26
    safety
    Featured June 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Arc Flash Safety Training

    Center for Business & Workforce Development 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    ARC Flash Safety Training (4-hour, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in:   Electrical power is a potentially dangerous force and requires proper training to understand how to work with it safely in manufacturing operations. In this workshop, participants will learn to understand the OSHA requirements related to ARC Flash Safety, how to recognize potential Read More

  • September 2025

  • Fri 19
    sales growth
    Featured September 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Lean Selling – Having A Systematic Approach to Sales versus “Winging it”

    Innovation Park at Penn State 200 Technology Center, University Park, PA, United States

    Lean Selling Having A Systematic Approach to Sales versus “Winging it” (6-hour, in-person, State College, PA) This program starts in:   Are you wasting time with prospects who will never buy? Have you ever shared valuable expertise only to have it used to shop around for a better deal? Do you find yourself investing time, Read More

  • Wed 24
    Female hiring manager interviewing a job candidate in her office
    Featured September 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Corrective Action in Manufacturing: How to Solve “People Problems”

    Webinar

    Corrective Action in Manufacturing: How to Solve “People Problems” (6-hour, virtual series) This program starts in:   Corrective Action in Manufacturing: How to Solve “People Problems” is a four-part, online training series designed specifically for HR professionals and supervisors in manufacturing. This engaging and practical program helps participants navigate the often-tricky terrain of employee discipline Read More

  • October 2025

  • Wed 8
    memo-stick-words-tax-credits
    Featured October 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Manufacturing Your Way to a Pennsylvania Tax Credit

    Webinar

    Manufacturing Your Way to a Pennsylvania Tax Credit (90-minute, virtual) This program starts in: What can you do with Tax Credits? How about... Lower your current Pennsylvania tax burden Lessen your future Pennsylvania tax burden Sell them for CASH! If you are in manufacturing, the tech field, property development, agriculture, or a community-based non-profit, you Read More

  • Wed 22
    Featured October 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors

    IMC 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person, Williamsport) This program starts in:   Effective succession planning is crucial for sustaining leadership and ensuring organizational continuity. This three-hour workshop equips supervisors with the tools and insights needed to identify and develop their successors. Participants will address common psychological challenges, explore strategies for evaluating potential candidates and Read More

  • Thu 23
    Mfg Day Main_2color
    Featured October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Innovative Manufacturers Center & Tasseron Sensors PM Exchange 2025

    Tasseron Sensors 140 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA

    The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is partnering with Tasseron Sensors, Inc. to host a Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange to celebrate National Manufacturing Month. ​ For over 35 years, IMC has been supporting Central PA manufacturers with expert guidance in continuous improvement, workforce training, technology integration, quality, and much more. Last year alone, IMC Read More

  • November 2025

  • Thu 6
    Lean Manufacturing
    Featured November 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics

    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program has been postponed - Watch for new dates to be announced. 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 Read More

  • Thu 13
    Brainstorming
    Featured November 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis – Altoona

    St. Francis Curry Innovation Center 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA, United States

    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

  • Thu 20
    Brainstorming
    Featured November 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis – Williamsport

    IMC 1127 W. 4th St., Williamsport, PA, United States

    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

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“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Northway Industries, Inc.


“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.


The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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Happy Manufacturing Month!

Celebrating Manufacturing: October Is Manufacturing Month & Friday Is National Manufacturing Day Every October, manufacturers across the U.S. are spotlighted for their vital role in innovation, jobs, and regional growth. While National Manufacturing Day (this …

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IMC Business Advisor, Rick Terry, Earns Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification

The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is proud to announce that Frederick (Rick) Terry, Business Advisor, has successfully earned the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification from Rensselaer at Work, a division of Rensselaer Polytechnic …

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Who Owns the Ideas? AI, Intellectual Property, and the Future of Manufacturing

In today’s world of manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just the future—It’s a current tool being used to design products, optimize supply chains, predict maintenance needs, and even generate new ideas. But as …

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