Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
The midstream sector of the natural gas industry refers to the transportation, processing, and delivery of natural gas from the wellhead to the end users. This webinar will highlight the industry activity, walk through the processes, and identify areas of opportunities for manufacturers to engage in the shale energy supply chain. The Energy & Manufacturing Read More
Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person) 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 create Read More
The hydrogen economy for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Appalachia is no longer a futuristic concept—it is an immediate purchase order opportunity. As of late 2025, the demand for blue hydrogen production is accelerating, driven by the region’s geological advantages and industrial legacy. This webinar will highlight the report that maps the supply chain 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
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training (2-day, virtual) This program starts in: What is ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training? ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training is a program designed to train individuals on how to conduct internal audits of a quality management system (QMS) based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard. ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that Read More
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
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