Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
This webinar will focus on the structural steel, racking and enclosures required to construct and operate AI Data Centers. Structural steel enables rapid, scalable, and cost-effective data center construction with strong support for heavy equipment. Racking systems optimize space, support high equipment loads, and enhance airflow for efficient cooling and maintenance. Enclosures and server cabinets Read More
With CMMC now a contractual requirement, businesses must navigate legal risks tied to false claims, misrepresentation, and subcontractor compliance. This session will feature legal experts discussing how to stay compliant, avoid False Claims Act (FCA) violations, and manage contractual obligations to mitigate legal exposure while working with DoD contracts. Register
Join us for a dynamic session that dissects the significant economic opportunities available to manufacturers throughout Pennsylvania's chemical and plastics supply chain. The plastics industry is a major economic engine for the Commonwealth, supporting over 38,000 jobs and producing $16.8 billion in goods annually. This webinar will provide a data-driven look at the true size Read More
How to Give Effective Performance Reviews (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program has been cancelled. Click here for our December 12th event. 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 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
Join us for the webinar Solar Supply Chain & 2026 Outlook, where industry experts dive into the evolving landscape of the solar sector. Drawing from the latest insights on market growth, this session will explore current U.S. and global solar trends, including installed capacity projections reaching over 250 GW by 2026 amid a 15%+ CAGR. Read More
The energy industry is evolving and 2026 will provide opportunities for growth. Join us as we provide updates and outlooks on key growing segments. The webinar will be led by Matt Henderson, Project Consultant for EMA, and Dan Brockett, Penn State Extension Energy Team. They will give a snapshot on each industry segment, market growth Read More
Create a Winning Safety Culture A Road Map to go from Compliance to Commitment (3-Hr, in-person, Altoona, PA) This program starts in: A great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because must - Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even Read More
Create a Winning Safety Culture A Road Map to go from Compliance to Commitment (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in: A great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because must - Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even Read More
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 has been postponed. Click for our February 12th opportunity in Altoona, PA! 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 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