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SUMMARY:Funding and Incentives to Finance Energy Efficiency Improvements in Your Facility
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThis PennTAP webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. \nImproving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment\, technology\, or controls. Many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. \nEligibility of sites and projects\, as well as project payback estimates\, should be considered carefully. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/funding-and-incentives-to-finance-energy-efficiency-improvements-in-your-facility/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
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SUMMARY:How to Prepare a CMMC System Security Plan
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOne 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 certification\, and it needs to be done right. \nThis webinar will explain how to build a comprehensive SSP that addresses all of the requirements for CMMC Certification. We’ll cover the following: \n\nWhat is the purpose of an SSP and where do the requirements for this document come from?\nWhat are the topics to be addressed and how should it be organized?\nHow detailed should it be for the assessment?\nWho should be responsible for developing and maintaining the SSP?\nHow often should the SSP be updated?\n\nJoin IMC and our third-party partner Core Business Solutions as we look inside this foundational CMMC document that can make or break your assessment. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/how-to-prepare-a-cmmc-system-security-plan/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230503T143244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T165933Z
UID:9162-1692093600-1692097200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Attract & Retain - A Four-Part HR Best Practices Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAre you struggling to attract talent and retain your workforce? Is your company having trouble meeting demand due to a lack of available talent? \nWe 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 employees. Led by Denise Cowburn\, a Workforce Development Specialist for Tooling U-SME\, this series will cover the current state of attraction and retention for manufacturing companies\, best practice on using branding to attract talent\, structured onboarding\, on-the-job training\, and more. \nEach virtual session is under 45 minutes. Companies who attend all four sessions will have an opportunity to have a one-on-one discussion with Denise on how to implement these strategies. \nSession 1 – Attraction & Retention – July 25th\n\nThe Current State of Attraction and Retention from Around the Country\nThe Cost of Turnover\nDiscussion/Q&A\n\nSession 2 – Attraction & Branding – August 1st\n\nThe Importance of Branding to Attract Talent and Where to Find Your Talent\nBest Practices\nDiscussion/Q&A\n\nSession 3 – Generations & Culture – August 8th\n\nThe Gen Z and Millennial Workforce\nDiscussion/Q&A\n\nSession 4 – Structured Onboarding & On-the-Job Training – August 15th\n\nKeeping Employees Engaged\nDiscussion/Q&A\n\nRegister \nWebinar information will be emailed after registration. If you have registered and have not received login information\, please check your spam/junk folder. 🙂\nAttract and Retain 4-Parts Series Flyer \nPresenter:\nDenise Cowburn\, Tooling U-SME \nDenise Cowburn is a Workforce Development Specialist for Tooling U-SME. Her experience in manufacturing equips her to implement best practices in workforce development and facilitate workshops across the country to organizations of all sizes. For nearly 90 years\, Tooling U-SME has been providing manufacturers with the tools and resources they need to succeed. \n\nSponsored by:\nThe Attract & Retain four-part webinar series is being cosponsored by members of the Pennsylvania MEP. To request the session recordings\, email laurim@imcpa.com. \n\n   \n  \n\n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/attract-retain-a-four-part-hr-best-practices-virtual-series/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Partner Events,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="IMC":MAILTO:info@imcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
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SUMMARY:The Heavy Lift of CMMC - Documentation
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintTo 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 assessment. \nIn addition to a System Security Plan (SSP)\, you’ll also need to have policies\, diagrams and numerous evidence artifacts to show during your assessment. In this webinar\, we’ll lay out a plan to properly document your CMMC program including: \n\nWhat specific documents need to be developed to meet CMMC requirements?\nWhat is a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and how should it be used?\nHow many policies and procedures are needed?\nHow should policies be organized and what topics must be included?\nHow should CMMC documentation be controlled and how often should they be updated?\n\nJoin IMC and our third-party partner Core Business Solutions as we look through the various documents that need to be put in place to successfully pass a CMMC assessment. \nRegister \nWhen asked what MEP/PTAC referred you to this event\, please type IMC. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/the-heavy-lift-of-cmmc-documentation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230821T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T185122Z
UID:9231-1695197700-1695211200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Inflation\, Credit Crunch and the Economy - Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintIs 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? \nIf 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 relates to your operating environment\, financial challenges\, future forecasts\, and best practice recommendations. \nRegister \nIMC is bringing together two very talented regional leaders to present up-to-the-minute\, real-world business challenges and potential solutions and actions to help navigate the current economic climate. Tom Palisin\, Executive Director of The Manufacturers’ Association will start off the program with a segment on the Economic Environment and Manufacturing Outlook. Following Tom’s informative thought-starter presentation\, Donita Rudy\, Certified Turnaround Professional with the Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN)\, will host a highly interactive seminar style discussion on growth impacts\, COGS impacts\, and the importance and lessons learned from navigating a credit crunch. Donita will include strategies vital for manufacturers as they consider self-assessment tools to examine revenue streams\, profit margins\, inventory control\, overhead\, and the banking and credit markets. \nBy the conclusion of the seminar participants will have a self-assessment worksheet that identifies areas of strength and weaknesses helping them consider future actions to keep their business growing\, even during challenging times. \n \nAgenda: \n8:15 – Refreshments & Networking \n8:45 – Welcome \n9:00 – Economic Environment and Manufacturing Outlook – PA Commonwealth Perspective \n9:30 – Break \n9:45 – Resources and Tools for Proactively Managing Through Economic Challenges and Credit Crunch \n\nOverview: Inflation\, Credit Crunch and the Economy\nBest Practices for Manufacturing Fiscal Management\n\n11:45 – General Q&A & Wrap-up \nWho Should Attend? \nThis event is intended for representatives from small to medium-sized manufacturers including their Owners\, Presidents\, C-Suite Leaders\, Finance/Financial Leaders\, VPs\, General Managers\, and Leaders with P&L responsibilities. \nRegister \nPresenters: \n\nTom Palisin\, Executive Director\nThe Manufacturers’ Association \nTom Palisin has served as the Executive Director of the Manufacturers’ Association since 2014. Founded in 1906\, The Association is the regional trade association for manufacturing enterprises and serves over 400 members. Prior to his current position Mr. Palisin served in several roles in the PA Department of Community and Economic Development including as the Deputy Secretary for Technology Investment and as the commonwealth’s first Manufacturing Ombudsman. Mr. Palisin has led a number of key initiatives including the PA Manufacturing Council’s Employer Outreach\, the Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council and the NextGen Manufacturing Industry Partnership. Under his leadership\, the Manufacturers’ Association established the Regional Center of Excellence for Apprenticeship and Training\, which trains over 2\,500 manufacturing employees annually\, secured over $5 million on workforce development funding for the region’s manufacturers and started youth career programs that reach hundreds of students annually. \n  \n\nDonita Rudy\, Certified Turnaround Professional\nStrategic Early Warning Network \nDonita Rudy is an accomplished business professional assisting clients from a variety of industries and business sizes with financial\, strategic\, and turnaround management services. Donita has held various leadership roles\, including as President & CEO of a $2 Billion\, NASDAQ listed financial services holding company; CEO of a manufacturer in a turnaround environment; receiver in several court appointments\, Committee Chair in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings and as a financial advisor for creditors or businesses entities in turnaround or transition situations. She is certified as a Turnaround Professional\, Lean Practitioner and Exit Planner. \n  \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/inflation-credit-crunch-economy/
LOCATION:Penn College Professional Development Center\, One College Avenue\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230727T151539Z
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SUMMARY:Pollution Prevention: Discover Green Sustainable Pathway Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThis 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. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/pollution-prevention-discover-green-sustainable-pathway-technologies/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230109T200725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T190215Z
UID:9039-1695304800-1695308400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:How to Keep CMMC Affordable
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintFor 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. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll be discussing the costs associated with CMMC certification and where the biggest savings can be found. This will include: \n\nThe importance of an accurate self-assessment to reveal true gaps\nThe impacts of workflows and scope\nThe choices between upgrading your existing network vs. utilizing a separate enclave to control CUI\nWhat to handle with internal resources and when to use external 3rd-parties\nHow to design your CMMC program for efficiency and cost over the long term.\n\nJoin IMC and our third-party partner Core Business Solutions as we discuss practical ways to save money on your CMMC certification investment. \nRegister \nWhen asked what MEP/PTAC referred you to this event\, please type IMC. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/how-to-keep-cmmc-affordable/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230907T151940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T181326Z
UID:9253-1697533200-1697536800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Meeting the HR Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintSmall and mid-sized manufacturing firms face a special challenge in recruiting\, selecting\, onboarding\, upskilling or reskilling\, and retaining their workers. \nMost 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 right attitude and with the right ability. \nThis 55-minute webinar will help identify and invigorate a new or refreshed awareness of several important elements of meeting today’s HR challenges\, especially those directly connected with workforce trends. \nInternationally recognized HR thought leader\, William J. Rothwell\, will deliver this engaging session and touch briefly on each of the following topics: \n\nThe current employment landscape and how to approach the HR Challenge without an HR staff.\nInsights and current approaches important for recruiting and selecting workers.\nUnderstanding current onboarding challenges and considerations for training and development.\nDiscovering several trends in worker engagement.\nReducing turnover and improving retention rates.\n\nMeeting the HR Challenge isn’t a one-time quick fix. It is developing tactical and cultural approaches that will help the organization start things off right and gain more engagement and commitment over time. \n Register \nWho should attend: \nBusiness owners and C-suite leaders\, HR professionals at all levels\, accounting or other office personnel who often serve as the HR lead\, managers and supervisors with hiring responsibilities\, and anyone who wants to learn more about navigating current workforce trends. \nMeeting the HR Challenge Flyer \nPresenter: \n\nWilliam J. Rothwell\, PhD. is President of Rothwell & Associates\, Inc.\, President of Rothwell & Associates\, LLC\, and President of Rothwell & Associates Korea. He has worked full-time in human resources\, training and organization development in both government (the Illinois Office of the Auditor General) and in a multinational company (American Brands\, #48 on the Fortune 500 list) from 1979 until 1993. He has been a consultant for over 50 multinational companies. He has served many manufacturing clients in both the U.S. and abroad. Some of his clients include: Ford Motor Company\, General Motors\, Siemens\, Sony\, Phillips\, Erickson\, and HP. In addition to serving as the President of three consulting firms\, he and his wife\, have several other successful for-profit business endeavors in Pennsylvania. \nDr. Rothwell is a prolific author\, coauthor\, editor\, or coeditor. Since 1987 he has published more than 130 books\, edited 24 books in various book series\, and authored numerous training packages\, guides\, technical reports\, and scholarly articles. Complimenting his vast experience as an internationally recognized consultant\, he also spent several decades serving The Pennsylvania State University as a Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems\, College of Education\, on the University Park Campus. He holds top-level certifications and credentials with National SHRM and ATD. \nWebinar information will be provided prior to the event.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/meeting-hr-challenge/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="IMC":MAILTO:info@imcpa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230109T200929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T190236Z
UID:9040-1697724000-1697727600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:CMMC With No IT Staff
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintOne 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 staff achieve CMMC certification? \nIn this session\, our team will explain the technical resources and skills needed to prepare for a CMMC certification. We’ll address: \n\nWhich CMMC requirements involve technology and which are organizational processes?\nWhat technical decisions will companies face when preparing for CMMC?\nIn what cases can an external IT expert be helpful?\nCan CMMC certification be achieved without an IT staff on the payroll?\nWhat are the pros and cons of hiring your own IT staff?\n\nJoin IMC and our third-party partner Core Business Solutions as we discuss the “IT skills-gap” common to so many small businesses. \nRegister \nWhen asked what MEP/PTAC referred you to this event\, please type IMC. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cmmc-with-no-it-staff/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230712T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T144932Z
UID:9212-1698753600-1698757200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Effective Ways to Communicate with Customers
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintSuccessful 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. \nCustomer communication should be intuitive—so why are there so many different approaches? Unfortunately\, not all customers are the same\, and it takes some experience to learn how to effectively adapt to each one.   \nEffective communication is not only about being polite (yes\, that’s important\, too)\, but also about knowing how to create a safe environment for people to share what is important to them. It is possible to become a better listener and more persuasive at the same time\, resulting in better relationships and increased sales. The process starts by slowing down\, stepping back\, and exercising more self-control in order to create a better customer experience for everyone.  \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhat customer communication is all about \nCustomer communication Best Practices \nThe power of The Pause \nHow to be persuasive with customers \n\nWho Should Attend\n\nSales Representatives and Account Executives responsible for engaging with leads\, managing accounts\, and closing deals who want to gain valuable insights and techniques to enhance their closing skills\, negotiate effectively\, and overcome objections\nBusiness Development Professionals responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and need techniques to effectively close deals and win new clients or partnerships\nSales Managers and Directors who want to understand best practices for closing deals and provide guidance to their sales teams\nBusiness Owners and Entrepreneurs who would benefit from learning effective strategies to close more deals\, increase conversion rates\, and drive business growth\n\nRegister \nInstructor\nAaron Jacobs is a professional sales process improvement consultant\, founder of Scorecard Sales\, and creator of the mobile app Scorecard used by salespeople to improve sales processes\, boost productivity\, and achieve great results. Aaron has an equal passion for both business and teaching. He has enjoyed a long career of training\, coaching\, managing\, and mentoring business professionals from all types of industries and backgrounds. Aaron’s philosophy is whether you’re selling\, project managing\, or leading when professionalism and process are applied\, great results are achieved. “Sales is my craft and I love everything about it. I’ve held various positions in numerous companies from CEO\, COO\, and of course Sales Manager. No matter what I do\, everything comes back to sales. I enjoy selling very much\, but my favorite thing is coaching others so that they become as passionate about sales as I am so that great results begin to come naturally.”  \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/effective-ways-to-communicate-with-customers/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230712T141746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T141746Z
UID:9213-1699358400-1699362000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Effective Ways to Close More Deals & Win More Business
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint“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 from competitors\, and create long-term success. \nThere are a lot of critical steps for salespeople to take when it comes to winning new business\, but the most important is knowing how to ask for the sale to close the deal. This can be hard for many salespeople because they lack training\, technique\, and confidence. Ask any salesperson you know how they close a deal and you’ll be surprised how many can’t effectively demonstrate this step. Go ahead; try it. It’s not easy\, is it? Or maybe it is easier than you think once you have the right process in place. Regardless of experience\, this session will provide ways to make deal closing easier.  \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhat “closing the deal” does and does not mean \nKnowing your goalpost \nHow to close deals \nWhat to do if the deal won’t close \n\nWho Should Attend\n\nSales Representatives and Account Executives responsible for engaging with leads\, managing accounts\, and closing deals who want to gain valuable insights and techniques to enhance their closing skills\, negotiate effectively\, and overcome objections\nBusiness Development Professionals responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and need techniques to effectively close deals and win new clients or partnerships\nSales Managers and Directors who want to understand best practices for closing deals and provide guidance to their sales teams\nBusiness Owners and Entrepreneurs who would benefit from learning effective strategies to close more deals\, increase conversion rates\, and drive business growth\n\nRegister \nInstructor\nAaron Jacobs is a professional sales process improvement consultant\, founder of Scorecard Sales\, and creator of the mobile app Scorecard used by salespeople to improve sales processes\, boost productivity\, and achieve great results. Aaron has an equal passion for both business and teaching. He has enjoyed a long career of training\, coaching\, managing\, and mentoring business professionals from all types of industries and backgrounds. Aaron’s philosophy is whether you’re selling\, project managing\, or leading when professionalism and process are applied\, great results are achieved. “Sales is my craft and I love everything about it. I’ve held various positions in numerous companies from CEO\, COO\, and of course Sales Manager. No matter what I do\, everything comes back to sales. I enjoy selling very much\, but my favorite thing is coaching others so that they become as passionate about sales as I am so that great results begin to come naturally.”  \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/effective-ways-to-close-more-deals-win-more-business/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20230109T201141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T190649Z
UID:9041-1700143200-1700146800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:CMMC Assessments - What to Expect
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintTo 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. \nIn this session we’ll be pulling back the curtain on a CMMC assessment. We’ll be uncovering important details such as: \n\nHow is a CMMC assessment conducted and who will need to participate?\nWhat objective evidence will the assessor look for?\nHow long will a CMMC assessment take and what will it cost?\nHow should you choose your C3PAO to conduct the assessment?\nWho will make up the CMMC assessment team?\n\nJoin IMC and our third-party partner Core Business Solutions as we peek into the details of a CMMC assessment to help you be well prepared. \nRegister \nWhen asked what MEP/PTAC referred you to this event\, please type IMC. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cmmc-assessments-what-to-expect/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20231201T153225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T190424Z
UID:9914-1702558800-1702562400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:How to Use AI for Coaching\, Pipeline\, and Deal Management
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintMaximize 2023 Revenue and Start 2024 Running Start Scaling Your Sales Team Now!\nRegister \nWe’ll cover the biggest challenges to growing your revenue and growing your team! \n\nRevenue falls below expectations and has room for improvement.\nMarketing conversion rates are not meeting desired targets.\nDeal forecasting lacks accuracy.\nDifficulty holding individual salespeople accountable.\n\nSales team performance varies\, with uncertainty about the effectiveness of one-third of the team. \nSPEAKER\nChad Vyhlidal\, Senior Vice President\, AuctusIQ \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/how-to-use-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20201111T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T194010Z
UID:7514-1704794400-1704798000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Classification Under the Harmonized System
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintAn understanding of the Harmonized System is essential for Importers and Exporters alike. Proper classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule or Harmonized Schedule B is a regulatory requirement under the Customs Modernization Act and export control regulations. \nWe will also discuss how they affect the new “Countervailing Duties” on goods from China & other origins. This program will provide those new to importing\, exporting or the seasoned professional a solid understanding of the classification process. It will also benefit anyone involved in determining eligibility for us Free Trade Agreements. \nHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT? \n\nUnderstand the Harmonized System and when to use the harmonized Tariff or Schedule B\nMaster the general Rules of Interpretation\, General Notes and Trade Preference Provisions to correctly classify your imports for advantageous duty rates\nLearn how product modification\, trade agreements\, and preference programs can reduce duty paid\nLearn how to obtain classification ruling from USBP or other government agencies\nLearn what “tools” are out there to assist with your classification process\nAvoid fines\, penalties overpayment of duties and other regulatory compliance problems\n\nRegister \nSponsored by SAPDC International Program and presented by Bob Imbriani. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/classification-under-harmonized-system/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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CREATED:20231127T190814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T145818Z
UID:9685-1708005600-1708009200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Essentials: Toolkit for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDive into the critical digital tools that form the cybersecurity backbone for small enterprises. This session demystifies the technical jargon and focuses on practical\, accessible solutions that provide robust protection without complexity. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cybersecurity-essentials/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T150000
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CREATED:20240201T151116Z
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UID:11218-1709215200-1709218800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:How to Keep Your Workers and Facility Safe When Using and Storing Hazardous Materials
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\n\n\n\nThe use and storage of hazardous materials in any structure can introduce facilities to several regulatory and permitting requirements.  One of the most overlooked requirements is how hazardous materials utilization impacts the Building Code occupancy classification of a facility. \nModel building codes in the United States establish strict requirements for hazardous materials through the occupancy classification process.  These codes rely on the accurate determination of Group H Occupancy designation to ensure proper building features are provided for occupant\, facility\, and emergency responder safety.  Building codes don’t require the classification of every hazardous material use as a high-hazard occupancy\, but rather apply thresholds that divide any traditional occupancy groups from a Group H Occupancy. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the model building codes used in the United States and describes a three-step process to ensure accurate classification.  Case studies featuring common challenges involving modern high-technology materials will be highlighted\, including the handling/use of combustible dust\, modern refrigerant replacement gases\, and lithium-ion batteries.\n \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the Role of Occupancy Classification in the Model Building & Fire Code\nAwareness of the implications of Group H (High Hazard) Occupancy Classification\nUnderstanding the 3-step Process Used to Accurately Classify Occupancies with Haz Mat\n\nCharacterize the Hazardous Material(s) Planned or Used\nDetermine Use Category for Each Hazardous Material\nProperly Account for the Quantity of Hazardous Material\n\n\nAwareness of New Occupancy Classification Challenges Provided for Facilities Handling Combustible Dust\, Modern Environmentally Friendly Refrigerants\, and Lithium-Ion Batteries\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael D. Snyder\, P.E.\, CSP\, CFSP\, CFEI  \nVice President – Operational Risk Management | DEKRA \nMichael D. Snyder is the Operational Risk Management Vice President for DEKRA. He was previously the Global Director of Safety and Loss Prevention for Dow Corning Corp.\, responsible for leading the company’s occupational and process safety programs. \nHe currently serves on the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) Governing Board and is a former member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council. He is also a technical committee member on NFPA 30\, “Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code\,” NFPA 1\, “Fire Code\,” and NFPA 1720\, “Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations\, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments.” \nSnyder earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Cornell Univ.\, and a master’s degree in occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern Univ. He is a registered professional engineer in Michigan. \nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy requesting this service\, Endeavor Business Media will send you industry leading news\, events\, magazines\, e-newsletters\, research and other communication about events and promotions from our brands\, affiliates and partners related to your interests consistent with Endeavor’s Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by emailing emailsolutions@endeavorb2b.com.\n\n\n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/using-storing-hazardous-material/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20231127T195826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T210407Z
UID:9697-1711029600-1711033200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:CMMC 2.0: Navigating the Latest Updates and What They Mean for You
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintStay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest CMMC 2.0 updates\, including the impact of the revision of NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 3). Understand the changes\, anticipate new requirements\, and learn how your business can smoothly transition to the updated standards. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cmmc-2-0/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000
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CREATED:20240403T182249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T190941Z
UID:11831-1714474800-1714478400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:BioMADE: Strengthening the Domestic Bioindustrial Manufacturing Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintBiomanufacturing uses biological systems\, including plants and microbes\, to create new materials or alternatives to existing everyday materials like plastics\, chemicals\, fabrics\, and nutraceuticals. By some estimates\, up to 60% of materials in the global consumer product supply chain could be produced biologically\, resulting in domestic economic growth while lowering embodied carbon emissions and reducing environmental pollution. \nThis webinar will review current trends in biomanufacturing with BioMADE\, a non-profit Manufacturing Innovation Institute supported by the Department of Defense\, which is working to enable domestic bioindustrial research\, commercialization\, and manufacturing at all scales. The presentation will cover how manufacturing institutes work\, how small-medium sized manufacturers can evaluate opportunities for integrating biomaterials into their supply chains\, and how faculty\, startups\, and K-12 schools can partner on projects intended to advance US bioindustrial product research\, development\, and education. A selection of BioMADE’s Technical and Education & Workforce Development projects will be featured as case studies. \nBioMADE is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute catalyzed by the U.S. Department of Defense. By supporting the development of biomanufacturing technologies\, BioMADE and its network of 275+ members across 38 states are strengthening American competitiveness\, creating a more resilient supply chain\, re-shoring manufacturing jobs\, and producing more sustainable products without relying on foreign sources of energy. BioMADE is also building a diverse and globally competitive STEM workforce to ensure American workers are prepared and ready to fill new jobs within this rapidly growing industry. Learn more about BioMADE by visiting biomade.org. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/biomade/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20231127T193221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T131007Z
UID:9690-1715868000-1715871600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:The Human Factor: Cultivating a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint \nFrom recognizing phishing attempts to safeguarding sensitive data\, this webinar empowers your workforce with essential cybersecurity knowledge. Create a human firewall with informed\, vigilant employees. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cybersecurity-awareness/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20240508T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T131417Z
UID:12214-1718182800-1718186400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:HR Strategies for Retaining Experienced Workers and their Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintDoes your succession plan consist of crossing your fingers and hoping people never retire? Are your standard operating procedures living in the minds of a few experienced employees? Do you wish you could implement a mentoring or coaching program but don’t know how or feel resistance from all sides? In today’s workforce\, harnessing the tribal knowledge of experienced employees is critical to a company’s success. In this highly engaging webinar\, we’ll emphasize the need to foster an inclusive workplace by overcoming age preconceptions and implementing effective knowledge transfer and collaboration tactics. This webinar offers insightful and practical advice on how to retain seasoned workers and how to engage them in sharing their wisdom with less experienced employees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completing this one-hour webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDiscuss ways to work with older employees most effectively\nReview flexible work arrangements that preserve relationships with aging workers\, avoiding the need to “replace them” by finding creative ways to tap their talents as needed\nSummarize some practical ways to distill the lessons gained by older workers from their experience and transfer that tacit knowledge to less experienced workers\n\nCourse Outline:\n Understanding the Value of Experienced Workers \n Appreciating the unique skills and experience of seasoned workers \n\nUnderstanding the benefits of a diverse workforce\, including age diversity\nFacts and figures about older workers\n\nChallenges for Older Workers  \n Recognizing common challenges faced by older workers in the workplace \n\nDiscussing ageism’s impact on older workers\nAddressing workplace stereotypes and misconceptions about aging\n\nFlexible Working Arrangements: A Solution \n\nDefining flexible working arrangements and their importance\nExamining various flexible work options (for example\, remote\, part-time\, flexible hours)\nDiscussing the advantages of flexible working arrangements for older workers and employers\nBest practices for implementing flexible work policies\n\nTransferring Experience: Mentoring and Knowledge Transfer \n\nUnderstanding the importance of passing down experience from older workers to younger colleagues\nDefining “technical succession planning” and briefly reviewing a model to guide it\nReviewing practical strategies to capture and transfer technical knowledge and tacit knowledge gained from work experience\nExamining mentorship programs and their impact on knowledge transfer\nPromoting intergenerational collaboration and learning\nSuccessful mentorship programs in organizations\n\nOvercoming Resistance and Building Support \n\nIdentifying and addressing any resistance to flexible work and intergenerational collaboration\nCommunicating the benefits of embracing older workers and flexible work arrangements to stakeholders\nStrategies for developing support among leadership and colleagues\n\nSummary and Final Q & A \n\nSummary of the session’s key points\nFinal Q & A\n\n Who should attend?\n\nHR practitioners\nOperating managers\nOwners/operators\n\nWhy you should attend:\nYou or your team will benefit in these ways and more… \n\nEnd the frustration of lost knowledge when experienced employees retire.\nRe-evaluate stereotypes and misconceptions about the older workers on your team.\nInspire experienced team members to share their wisdom by promoting intergenerational collaboration.\n\nMeet our presenter for this event…\nWilliam J. Rothwell\, PhD. is President of Rothwell & Associates\, Inc.\, President of Rothwell & Associates\, LLC\, and President of Rothwell & Associates Korea. He has worked full-time in human resources\, training\, and organization development in both government (the Illinois Office of the Auditor General) and in a multinational company (American Brands\, #48 on the Fortune 500 list) from 1979 until 1993. He has been a consultant for over 50 multinational companies. He has served many manufacturing clients in both the U.S. and abroad. Some of his clients include: Ford Motor Company\, General Motors\, Siemens\, Sony\, Phillips\, Erickson\, and HP. In addition to serving as the President of three consulting firms\, he and his wife\, have several other successful for-profit business endeavors in Pennsylvania. \nDr. Rothwell is a prolific author\, coauthor\, editor\, or coeditor. Since 1987 he has published more than 130 books\, edited 24 books in various book series\, and authored numerous training packages\, guides\, technical reports\, and scholarly articles. Complimenting his vast experience as an internationally recognized consultant\, he also spent several decades serving The Pennsylvania State University as a Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems\, College of Education\, on the University Park Campus. He holds top-level certifications and credentials with National SHRM and ATD. \nRegister now!\nRegister \nWebinar login information will be provided about one week prior to the event. \nIMC 061224 HR Strategies Flyer \n \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/hr-strategies/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20231127T193903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T193903Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Scoping: Simplifying CMMC Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintUncover the art of ‘scoping’ to streamline your CMMC journey\, focusing on defining the IT boundaries that contain CUI. This approach not only simplifies compliance but also makes it more cost-effective for small businesses. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/simplifying-cmmc-compliance/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20240620T133334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T133429Z
UID:14033-1721217600-1721221200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance: Like Peas & Carrots
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintCyber-attacks are rapidly increasing in both frequency and severity. Adversaries have found new ways to exploit vulnerabilities for profit\, making even small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequent targets. Consequently\, new regulations and compliance standards are being introduced\, cyber insurance premiums have risen\, and underwriters must ensure that their clients have legitimate coverage. Join us to learn more about how the market is responding to these new threats and price increases. We’ll share cyber coverage checklists and explore how underwriters are fighting back by partnering with a new kind of Cybersecurity solution that will keep your assets safe and your premiums low. \nLearning Targets: \n\nHow your cyber and risk management controls affect cyber insurance terms\, conditions\, and pricing\nDefense in depth with layered security\nKeys to identifying exposures\, and ways to manage the risk associated with them\nDetermining “how much coverage is enough”\n\nRegister \nAbout the Presenters:\n\nAndrew Hodge – Anderson Insurance Group \nAndrew Hodge is a Partner at Anderson Insurance Group where he serves as Vice President and Commercial Insurance Consultant. Andrew has spent over a decade working in Commercial Insurance as an Agent\, Broker\, and Underwriter with a large focus in the Manufacturing space. Andrew’s experience in multiple facets of the insurance industry gives him a unique perspective on how to best position his clients for their Risk Management and Insurance programs. \nMatthew Coppola – Coppola Enterprises\, Inc. \nMatthew Coppola is President of Coppola Enterprises\, Inc. and has over 22 years’ experience providing consulting services to Coppola Enterprises\, Inc. clients. His credentials include an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, PA and an MBA from Duquesne’s John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business. Coppola Enterprises is an IT and Management Consulting firm located in Meadville\, PA.  Coppola Enterprises is a trusted partner to many companies in the region providing MSP and Cybersecurity \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cybersecurity-and-cyber-insurance-like-peas-carrots/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20231127T193447Z
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UID:9693-1721311200-1721314800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Blueprint for Security: Essential Policies and Procedures for Cyber Defense
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEstablish a solid cybersecurity foundation with the right policies and procedures. This webinar guides you through the essential documents your business needs\, from incident response plans to data protection policies. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/blueprint-cyber-security/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20240531T145420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T145420Z
UID:12933-1721649600-1721656800@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintEquip your organization with tools to foster an environment where every individual’s potential is valued – from interviewing and onboarding to mentoring and managing uniquely-abled talent. Learn to embrace neurodiversity and witness the positive transformation it brings to your workplace. \nUnlock the potential of neurodiversity in your workplace. Through this comprehensive training\, discover the invaluable benefits of integrating individuals living with autism into your team. \nThe session reviews: \n\ninsights into autism spectrum traits\nfostering an inclusive environment\nunleashing untapped talent\n\nWho Should Attend?\nGeared for manufacturing companies’ human resource managers\, supervisors\, plant floor team leaders\, and any hiring managers. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/eurodiversity-workplace/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20240531T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T182754Z
UID:12936-1721815200-1721820600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Find More Customers with Better B2B Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintWho doesn’t want more – and better – customers? The kind that’ll buy and pay more. Do you excel at making products and delivering them to your customers\, but struggle to find lucrative new customers that will diversify your revenue base? This webinar will demystify the oftentimes confusing jargon surrounding market research\, digital marketing\, social media and boil it down to a critical few steps you can take to boost sales\, without the need for a full-time marketing person or ad agency. \nWEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS\n\nLearn the simple B2B marketing formula you can use to find and land more customers\n\nIdentify your target audience “universe” with customer and market research (also useful in satisfying the Customer Satisfaction requirement of ISO 9001)\nWrite content that shows how great you are\nGet it in front of the right sets of eyes (e.g.\, via email and LinkedIn)\nTrack who demonstrates interest via a simple CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool\, then convert these sales leads into customers\n\n\nLearn about fractional marketing: what is it\, and why it has become such a popular solution for B2B product manufacturers\, contract manufacturers\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nBusiness Owners\, CEOs\, Sales Leaders\, Representatives\, Marketing Personnel \nRegister \nPRESENTER\nMichael Hunter\, Partner | Parallel-49 Marketing \nMichael Hunter is a marketing executive and management consultant whose unique\, 360º view of the marketplace stems from operating / P&L roles with leading companies at every side of the table (manufacturing\, retail\, ad agency\, consulting) and enables him to pull every lever in pursuit of revenue and earnings growth. He applies only the best of what he learned from customer-facing marketing\, product innovation\, and sales / business development roles in big companies like Olympus\, Campbell’s\, and Best Buy to the needs and budgets of SMBs (Small & Mid-Size businesses). \nPARALLEL-49 MARKETING\nParallel-49 Marketing\, M&A Advisory is a management consulting firm – based in the Lehigh Valley north of Philadelphia – that helps SMBs improve “The 6 Ps” of marketing: Promotion\, Pricing\, Placement / distribution\, Product\, Positioning\, and People. Its 20 clients to date span the U.S.\, including several local B2B companies. When a client is looking to sell\, Parallel-49 provides whole-P&L improvement / turnaround expertise and taps its M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) expertise to find a suitable buyer\, whether that be another “strategic” company or one of the many private equity firms in its network. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/b2b-marketing/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150047
CREATED:20180202T202351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T185340Z
UID:6592-1723017600-1723032000@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:No-Cost Electrical Safety Training for General Industry
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMC\, in partnership with The Manufacturers Association\, is bringing this free\, comprehensive electrical safety training program to Central PA. \nThis four-hour Electrical Safety training will cover: \n\nGeneral Electrical Safety Information\nGeneral Electrical Safe Work Practices\nCommon Hazards\nPermitted and Non-permitted Uses\nArc Flash\nEnergy Control Procedures (ECPs)\, Lockout/Tag-out (LOTO)\n\nElectrical Safety Training Outline 2024 \nWho should attend – Representatives from a company that is in an OSHA-defined ‘general’ industry segment. This would include: \n\nManufacturing\nTransportation\nWarehousing\nUtilities\nInformation Technologies\nLeisure and Hospitality\n\nRegister \nThe trainer for this program is a CHCM\, DSM\, CHST\, OSHA Consultation Program Consultant.  He has been the trainer for over 100 OSHA 10- & 30-Hour training programs. \nThis NO COST training is available to workers and employers covered under the OSH Act of 1970\, SEC. 4\, codified at 29 U.S.C. 653 (Appendix B). This also includes multiple small businesses and temporarily unemployed workers or graduates who are planning to reenter the workforce in a position covered by the OSHA Act within the next three months. Companies are also able to host training sessions at their own locations\, in conjunction with the IMC.\nThe training material was produced under grant number SH-39128-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/electrical-safety-altoona/
LOCATION:St. Francis Curry Innovation Center\, 1425 11th Avenue\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
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CREATED:20240716T132236Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - Supply Chain 101
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is not uncommon for small to mid-sized businesses to get tangled up in inventory and supply chain issues. The supply environment has run in a steady state for decades; however\, a new paradigm has emerged. This course helps manufacturing leaders to understand and become proficient in inventory & supply chain management. \n\n\nWhy Supply Chain 101?\n\n\n\n\nThis course provides participants with a high-level knowledge base of the ‘must have’ processes for successful execution of inventory & supply chain management. Participants will learn the components that come into play and understand how to link them to their company’s strategic\, operating\, and tactical plans. The course will incorporate examples of how real small businesses have applied these processes. Participants will also learn methods of sales and capacity management\, inventory planning and supplier scouting and screening techniques to meet customer expectations and financial obligations. \n\n\n\n\nRegister \nRegistration is limited to three people per company. \n(Standard pricing for this program is $1\,200 per company but is being offered free due to a special grant opportunity!) \nCourse Outcomes\n\n\nThis 4-session\, virtual course will help participants to: \n\n\n\n\n\nArticulate and understand the components of supply chain planning\nUnderstand and apply the principles of demand & capacity planning\nLearn how to create risk & cost-based controls for effective inventory management\nExperience creating and using inventory & supply chain key performance indicators\nPerform supply chain mapping\nLearn best practice Supplier Scouting techniques\nLearn what implementing a formal Inventory Management and Supply Chain program entails\n\n\n\nFour 90 Minute Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – 8/7/2024\n\n\n\n\n\nSupply Chain Management (SCM) principles and key processes\nDemand planning and customer management\nOperations and production planning\nInventory programs and strategies\n\n\nSession 2 – 8/14/2024\n\n\n\n\n\nSupplier management and procurement best practices\nKnowing your constraints and risk factors\nSales\, Inventory\, and Operations Planning (SIOP) program\nCase study and attendee assignment\n\n\nSession 3 – 8/21/2024\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to benchmark Suppliers\nWhere and How to Research New Potential Suppliers\nExploring Alternative Supply Chain Options\nSetting Up Vetting Criteria/Scoring Standards\nThe “Right Way” to Interview Suppliers\n\n\nSession 4 – 8/28/2024\n\n\n\n\n\nConnecting the dots between Finance and Strategic Planning\nPerformance measurement and key performance indicators (KPIs)\nGetting the organization and stakeholders on-board\nAssignment report-out\n\nIn order to earn a certificate of completion\, registrants must attend at least 3 of the 4 sessions. \n\n\nBenefits of Supply Chain 101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will benefit by learning how to protect key customers\, anticipate supplier issues\, and manage inventory cash flow impacts. Additional benefits: \n\nThis will be a highly interactive experience with subject matter expert-led lessons and corresponding manufacturing-based case studies\nYou’ll be provided a supporting workbook complete with exercises\, tools and one-on-one coaching sessions that enable you to design and implement a strategy as unique as your business\nThree 90-minute one-on-one coaching sessions\nAllotted time for sharing of individual successes\, concerns\, failures\, and opportunities related to your business. During these exchanges\, tactics and best practices will be shared to help make the most of a given situation\nThis program takes a “learn today\, apply today” approach to drive dramatic improvements in your business\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Take This Course\n\n\n\n\nIndividuals who are responsible for planning\, purchasing\, inventory control\, or operations functions. In order to earn a certificate of completion\, registrants must attend at least 3 of the 4 sessions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister \nRegistration is limited to three people per company. \n(Standard pricing for this program is $1\,200 per company but is being offered free due to a special grant opportunity!) \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/supply-chain-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Beyond Your Borders: Ensuring Vendor Compliance with CMMC & NIST 800-171
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintExplore strategies to extend your cybersecurity standards to third-party vendors. Learn how to assess vendor compliance\, address gaps\, and maintain a secure supply chain in line with CMMC and NIST 800-171 standards. \nRegister \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/vendor-compliance-with-cmmc/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:IMC Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:No-Cost Electrical Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Williamsport session is full. Please see our State College\, Lewisburg and Lewistown opportunities. \nIMC\, in partnership with The Manufacturers Association\, is bringing this free\, comprehensive electrical safety training program to Central PA. \nThis four-hour Electrical Safety training will cover: \n\nGeneral Electrical Safety Information\nGeneral Electrical Safe Work Practices\nCommon Hazards\nPermitted and Non-permitted Uses\nArc Flash\nEnergy Control Procedures (ECPs)\, Lockout/Tag-out (LOTO)\n\nElectrical Safety Training Outline 2024 \nWho should attend – Representatives from a company that is in an OSHA-defined ‘general’ industry segment. This would include: \n\nManufacturing\nTransportation\nWarehousing\nUtilities\nInformation Technologies\nLeisure and Hospitality\n\nThe trainer for this program is a CHCM\, DSM\, CHST\, OSHA Consultation Program Consultant.  He has been the trainer for over 100 OSHA 10- & 30-Hour training programs. \nThis NO COST training is available to workers and employers covered under the OSH Act of 1970\, SEC. 4\, codified at 29 U.S.C. 653 (Appendix B). This also includes multiple small businesses and temporarily unemployed workers or graduates who are planning to reenter the workforce in a position covered by the OSHA Act within the next three months. Companies are also able to host training sessions at their own locations\, in conjunction with the IMC.\nThe training material was produced under grant number SH-39128-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/electrical-safety-wmspt/
LOCATION:IMC\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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SUMMARY:No-Cost Electrical Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMC\, in partnership with The Manufacturers Association\, is bringing this free\, comprehensive electrical safety training program to Central PA. \nThis four-hour Electrical Safety training will cover: \n\nGeneral Electrical Safety Information\nGeneral Electrical Safe Work Practices\nCommon Hazards\nPermitted and Non-permitted Uses\nArc Flash\nEnergy Control Procedures (ECPs)\, Lockout/Tag-out (LOTO)\n\nElectrical Safety Training Outline 2024 \nWho should attend – Representatives from a company that is in an OSHA-defined ‘general’ industry segment. This would include: \n\nManufacturing\nTransportation\nWarehousing\nUtilities\nInformation Technologies\nLeisure and Hospitality\n\nRegister \nThe trainer for this program is a CHCM\, DSM\, CHST\, OSHA Consultation Program Consultant.  He has been the trainer for over 100 OSHA 10- & 30-Hour training programs. \nThis NO COST training is available to workers and employers covered under the OSH Act of 1970\, SEC. 4\, codified at 29 U.S.C. 653 (Appendix B). This also includes multiple small businesses and temporarily unemployed workers or graduates who are planning to reenter the workforce in a position covered by the OSHA Act within the next three months. Companies are also able to host training sessions at their own locations\, in conjunction with the IMC.\nThe training material was produced under grant number SH-39128-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/electrical-safety-lewisburg/
LOCATION:Union County Government Center\, 155 North 15th Street\, Lewisburg\, PA\, 17837-8822
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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