Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
One of the central documents needed for CMMC certification is your System Security Plan (SSP). This detailed document spells out how each of the 110 requirements of NIST SP 800-171 (the foundational CMMC standard) are being met by your organization. Your SSP will be one of the first things a CMMC assessor will review for Read More
Are you struggling to attract talent and retain your workforce? Is your company having trouble meeting demand due to a lack of available talent? We hear your frustration and concerns and that's why we've partnered with Tooling U-SME on a four-part virtual series on HR best practices to help your organization attract and retain skilled Read More
To successfully pass a CMMC assessment, you'll not only need to have the right technologies and follow the right processes, but you'll have to show your compliance through documentation. The CMMC assessors have been trained that "if it's not documented, it doesn't exist". Proper documentation will be one of the major focuses during your CMMC Read More
Is inflation on your mind? Have you noticed business impacts related to changes in credit or lending? Is the economy working for you and your customers? If you are a Central Pennsylvania Manufacturer, please join us on September 20, 2023, for this no-cost seminar designed to help business leaders assess the current climate as it Read More
This webinar will explore fundamental manufacturing process improvements that are key to pollution prevention and to reducing carbon footprints in manufacturing companies. We will also highlight sustainable technology improvements developed for the metal casting industry that demonstrate effective green pathway solutions, which can be used in other manufacturing sectors. Register
For most small businesses, CMMC can become a significant cost in time and money. While it might be considered a cost of doing business with the DoD or prime defense contractors, the ROI can quickly dwindle unless the most affordable options are investigated. This includes various technology alternatives as well as the most efficient processes. Read More
Small and mid-sized manufacturing firms face a special challenge in recruiting, selecting, onboarding, upskilling or reskilling, and retaining their workers. Most business leaders and HR professionals are keenly aware of The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and similar trends with the workforce that complicate the job of employers finding, attracting, engaging, and keeping workers with the Read More
One thing is very apparent with CMMC, it is very technical and will require a high degree of technical skill to do it properly. But, many small businesses don't have a dedicated IT staff, or their IT team has no hands-on experience with meeting technical standards. How can a business with limited or no IT Read More
Successful communication drives customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, improves problem resolution, enhances the customer experience, increases sales and revenue, contributes to brand reputation and differentiation, and provides valuable customer insights. It is a critical component of building successful and sustainable customer relationships. Customer communication should be intuitive—so why are there so many different approaches? Unfortunately, Read More
“Closing the deal” is the final stage of a sales process; when the prospective customer makes a commitment to buy. Closing the deal is essential as it indicates the successful conversion of a lead into a paying customer. By focusing on effective closing techniques and building strong customer relationships, companies can drive revenue, differentiate themselves Read More
To become CMMC Level 2 certified, you'll need to pass a CMMC assessment by a 3rd-party assessment company called a C3PAO. CMMC assessments are highly detailed and require demonstrable evidence that you meet each of the NIST SP 800-171 controls. In order to be certified, all 320 control objectives must be met. In this session Read More
Compensation Trends and Compensation Management Strategies senior leaders (not just HR!) need to understand to help drive business outcomes. Amidst the volatile labor market in recent years, understanding compensation trends, pay transparency, and pay equity is crucial for senior leaders, extending beyond HR, to drive business success. The intricate nature of the labor market can Read More
