BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Innovative Manufacturers Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Innovative Manufacturers Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://imcpa.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovative Manufacturers Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T211021
CREATED:20251209T203814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T203814Z
UID:36245-1772708400-1772710200@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Energy Industry Overview Map - Circular Plastics Supply Chain Opportunities for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe circular plastics industry is centered around transforming the traditional model of plastic use that usually ends in the landfill into a sustainable circular economy. This involves designing plastics and plastic products to eliminate waste and pollution\, to be reused\, recycled\, or composted\, and to keep materials circulating at their highest value for as long as possible. \nJoin us to learn more about this growing segment and opportunities for manufacturing. Experts will discuss market growth\, market entry points\, emerging technologies\, and funding opportunities. \nThe webinar will be led by Steve Kratz. Mr. Kratz is the president of the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC)\, the statewide business organization representing the commonwealth’s chemical industry. Working with the PCIC board of directors and staff\, Kratz oversees all operations\, advocacy and initiatives of the council. Kratz brings more than 15 years of political\, advocacy and economic development marketing experience to PCIC\, with an extensive background in advancing projects\, policies and initiatives\, and leading diverse coalitions. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/circular-plastics-supply-chain-opportunities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EMA_Logo_Stacked_RGB-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T103000
DTSTAMP:20260612T211021
CREATED:20260128T194119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T141538Z
UID:39546-1773738000-1773743400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Navigating Ethical Challenges in HR Practice
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintNavigating Ethical Challenges in HR Practice\n(Three 90-minute virtual sessions) \nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nHR professionals operate at the intersection of organizational strategy\, legal compliance\, and human dignity. They are routinely asked to balance competing interests—organizational performance\, managerial authority\, employee rights\, and societal expectations—often under time pressure and with incomplete information. Ethical missteps in HR can damage trust\, expose organizations to legal risk\, erode culture\, and undermine HR’s credibility as a strategic partner. \nThis three-session workshop equips participants with practical frameworks\, tools\, and decision-making processes to identify ethical issues\, analyze complex HR dilemmas\, and take principled\, defensible action. Rather than focusing solely on compliance\, the program emphasizes ethical judgment\, values-based decision making\, and professional courage in real HR situations such as hiring\, performance management\, employee relations\, investigations\, data privacy\, and AI-enabled HR systems. \nRegister now for only $299!\nRegister \nZoom Link will be provided approximately one week prior to program start and is intended for the registered participant only.\nLearning Objectives:\n\nLearn how to recognize and distinguish ethical issues in everyday HR practice from legal\, policy\, and managerial concerns\nDiscover how to apply structured ethical decision-making frameworks to real HR dilemmas and respond confidently to ethical pressure from leaders\, managers\, and peers\nGain the skills necessary to strengthen HR’s role as a trusted advisor and ethical steward while maintaining professional integrity\n\nSession 1 – Ethics in HR: Foundations\, Roles\, and Recurring Dilemmas – March 17th \nThis session establishes a shared foundation for understanding ethics in HR practice. Participants explore why HR ethics is uniquely complex\, how ethical issues differ from legal or policy issues\, and where ethical dilemmas most commonly arise across HR functions. The session also clarifies HR’s professional role as both organizational partner and employee advocate. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDefine ethics in the context of HR practice.\nRecognize common ethical dilemmas across core HR functions.\nDistinguish legal compliance from ethical responsibility.\nUnderstand HR’s ethical obligations to multiple stakeholders.\n\nSession 2 – Ethical Decision-Making in Action: Applying Frameworks to HR Cases – March 24th \nThis session moves from awareness to action. Participants learn and practice structured ethical decision-making frameworks that help them analyze ambiguous situations\, evaluate options\, anticipate consequences\, and justify decisions. Emphasis is placed on consistency\, defensibility\, and professional judgment under pressure. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nApply ethical decision-making frameworks to HR dilemmas.\nIdentify stakeholders and competing interests.\nEvaluate options and unintended consequences.\nMake and justify ethical decisions in ambiguous situations.\n\nSession 3 – Leading Ethically in HR: Power\, Pressure\, Technology\, and Culture – March 31st \nThe final session focuses on HR’s leadership role in shaping ethical culture and addressing emerging ethical challenges. Participants explore ethics related to power\, influence\, data\, technology\, AI\, and organizational culture—and how HR can proactively build ethical capability rather than merely reacting to crises. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nAnticipate emerging ethical risks in HR practice.\nNavigate ethical challenges related to data\, technology\, and AI.\nInfluence leaders and culture toward ethical behavior.\nStrengthen HR systems and practices to support ethical decision-making.\n\nWhy attend?\n\nEthical challenges in HR are becoming more complex\, more visible\, and more consequential than ever. This workshop gives HR professionals the clarity\, tools\, and confidence they need to navigate today’s most difficult situations with integrity and sound judgment. \nBy attending\, you will: \n\nLearn frameworks that help you evaluate ethical dilemmas objectively\nUnderstand legal\, cultural\, reputational pitfalls that can arise when ethical issues are not addressed promptly or effectively\nDiscover strategies for communicating transparently\, handling sensitive situations\, and reinforcing an ethical culture\nLearn how to apply ethical decision-making models to situations involving confidentiality\, equity\, performance\, management\, investigations\, and more\nBecome a steady\, credible resource for your team\, leadership\, and employees\n\n\nWho should attend?\nThis session is ideal for: \n\nHR professionals at all career stages\nHR leaders\, managers\, and business partners\nCompliance\, employee relations\, and people operations professionals\nAnyone responsible for advising leaders\, managing sensitive people issues\, or shaping workplace culture\n\nIMC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. \n \nRegister now for only $299!\nRegister \nZoom Link will be provided approximately one week prior to program start and is intended for the registered participant only.\nPresenter:\nWilliam J. Rothwell\, PhD. is President of Rothwell & Associates\, Inc.\, Rothwell & Associates\, LLC\, and Rothwell & Associates Korea. He has worked full-time in human resources\, training\, and organizational development in both government and in a multinational company. 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. Dr. Rothwell is a prolific author and has published more than 130 books and authored numerous training packages\, guides\, technical reports\, and scholarly articles. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program in the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. He holds top-level certifications and credentials with National SHRM and ATD. \nThis program may be WEDnetPA eligible! \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/ethical-challenges-hr/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/054150088-human-resources-hr-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="IMC":MAILTO:info@imcpa.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T211021
CREATED:20260203T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194230Z
UID:39763-1773928800-1773932400@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Navigating CMMC Fundamentals & Certification Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint \nCMMC compliance starts with understanding the framework\, certification levels\, and data types that determine your requirements. This webinar will walk through CMMC fundamentals\, including FCI vs. CUI\, certification paths\, timelines\, and the basic preparation steps contractors must take before an assessment. Designed for organizations seeking clarity before committing time and resources. \nRegister \nOn the registration page\, please add IMC where asked:  What MEP or Apex Accelerator are you associated with? \n\n\n\n\n\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/navigating-cmmc-fundamentals-certification-preparation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-2026.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260612T211021
CREATED:20251209T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T142553Z
UID:36242-1774522800-1774524600@imcpa.com
SUMMARY:Energy Industry Overview Map - Chemical Industry Opportunities for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintThe chemical industry serves as the foundation for the manufacturing sector\, transforming raw materials into over 70\,000 different products used across nearly all global industries. The sector is functionally segmented into four main categories: basic chemicals\, specialty chemicals\, agricultural chemicals and consumer products. These segments differ fundamentally in terms of production volume\, technical complexity and margin expectations. \nJoin us for this informative webinar to learn more about the chemical supply chain value network\, emerging trends\, growth sectors\, and a roadmap for market entry. \nThe Chemical Industry supply chain was drafted by the Bravo Group\, which gathered content and information from a variety of sources referenced within the document. The Bravo Group is Pennsylvania’s largest independent public relations firm with expertise in advocacy\, marketing\, research\, and government relations. \nThe webinar will be led by Steve Kratz. Mr. Kratz is the president of the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council (PCIC)\, the statewide business organization representing the commonwealth’s chemical industry. Working with the PCIC board of directors and staff\, Kratz oversees all operations\, advocacy and initiatives of the council. Kratz brings more than 15 years of political\, advocacy and economic development marketing experience to PCIC\, with an extensive background in advancing projects\, policies and initiatives\, and leading diverse coalitions. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/chemical-industry-opportunities-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcpa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EMA_Logo_Stacked_RGB-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR