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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
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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/
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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/
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