Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
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
Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person, Altoona) 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
Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification (7 session, in-person program held in Centre County, PA) This program starts in: Become the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves Ready to stop talking about Lean and start leading it? The Lean Manufacturing Level 1 Practitioner Certificate is IMC’s powerhouse, hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across Read More
Mastering Equipment Troubleshooting (3-day, in-person) This program starts in: This intensive, interactive program provides participants with skills, methods, and confidence to systematically identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment problems. Using real-world examples and shop-floor exercises, the training builds troubleshooting capability that minimizes downtime, improves equipment reliability, and increases productivity. Register now for only $1,295 per Read More
Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification (7 session, in-person program held in Lycoming County, PA) This program starts in: Become the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves Ready to stop talking about Lean and start leading it? The Lean Manufacturing Level 1 Practitioner Certificate is IMC’s powerhouse; hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across 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