Northeast PREP - Business Success Takes The Right Tools

Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 6
Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 6

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 4, 2016 - 4:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, United States

Description:
NEPIRC's Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses that cover concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today's challenging work environment.

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Women's Entrepreneurship Center: START-UP Program
Women's Entrepreneurship Center: START-UP Program

Starts: 5:30 pm

Ends: October 4, 2016 - 8:30 pm

Location: Scranton, PA, USA

Description:
Scranton - The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are teaming up to offer “StartUP” a 6-week certificate program designed for women with lower incomes, those in transition or those trying to make a better life for themselves and their families, the program will offer women support and guidance in determining if entrepreneurship is an option for them. The series will be held in Scranton on Tuesdays, beginning October 4 and ending November 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Facilitated by experienced SBDC consultants, the series is designed to give lower income women the step-by-step guidance needed to develop successful small businesses. Participants in this interactive program will learn start-up basics, legal and insurance considerations, marketing and social media essentials, business plan development, accounting and budget skills, financing options and requirements, and goal setting. Local women business owners will also visit the sessions to share their experiences.

The series is offered free of charge. Space is limited and applications are reviewed first come, first served. To apply, call Francene at 570-941-4168 or e-mail francene.dudziec@scranton.edu.

The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center is a partnership between the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Kania School of Management (KSOM) that utilizes experienced SBDC consultants along with carefully selected KSOM student interns. The interns are highly skilled, and enhance the work done by consultants by assisting with training, conducting research, and completing projects.

Register: http://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/23031

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10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 1
10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 1

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 6, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned.

Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce.

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2016 National Manufacturing Day - Luncheon
2016 National Manufacturing Day - Luncheon

Starts: 12:00 pm

Ends: October 6, 2016 - 2:00 pm

Location: Timeless Destination Restaurant & Lounge, 77 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA

Description:
Geared for Growth - How to Transform Your Business for Profits and Success - Guest Speaker Jon Troy

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2016 National Manufacturing Day Regional Showcase
2016 National Manufacturing Day Regional Showcase

Starts: 8:30 am

Ends: October 7, 2016 - 1:30 pm

Location: The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel

Description:
A day of networking, learning and celebration of Manufacturers in Northeastern and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania

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Risk Management - Supply Chain Strategy
Risk Management - Supply Chain Strategy

Starts: 9:00 am

Ends: October 12, 2016 - 3:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Risk Management helps identify the triggers of risk events, the importance of developing a plan to mitigate them when they do occur, and how to establish monitoring metrics and activities so you may be prepared for the inevitable.

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10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 2
10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 2

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 13, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned.

Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce.

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10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 3
10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 3

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 20, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned.Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce.

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No-Cost Innovation Seminar
No-Cost Innovation Seminar

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 21, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Location: TekRidge Center, 50 Alberigi Drive, Jessup, PA 18434

Description:
Learn how to create meaningful and unique products and services for your customers. This 4 hour session will introduce a system to help companies develop a culture of continuous innovation with increased speed and decreased risk.

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Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 1
Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 1

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 24, 2016 - 4:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion.

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10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 4
10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 4

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 27, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned.

Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce.

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No-Cost Innovation Seminar
No-Cost Innovation Seminar

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 28, 2016 - 12:00 pm

Location: CAN DO, Inc., 1 S Church St #200, Hazleton, PA 18201, USA

Description:
Learn how to create meaningful and unique products and services for your customers. This 4 hour session will introduce a system to help companies develop a culture of continuous innovation with increased speed and decreased risk.

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Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 2
Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 2

Starts: 8:00 am

Ends: October 31, 2016 - 4:00 pm

Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA

Description:
Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion.

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2	3	4 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 6 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 6 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 4, 2016 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, United States Description: NEPIRC's Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses that cover concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today's challenging work environment. More details... Women's Entrepreneurship Center: START-UP Program Women's Entrepreneurship Center: START-UP Program Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: October 4, 2016 - 8:30 pm Location: Scranton, PA, USA Description: Scranton - The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are teaming up to offer “StartUP” a 6-week certificate program designed for women with lower incomes, those in transition or those trying to make a better life for themselves and their families, the program will offer women support and guidance in determining if entrepreneurship is an option for them. The series will be held in Scranton on Tuesdays, beginning October 4 and ending November 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Facilitated by experienced SBDC consultants, the series is designed to give lower income women the step-by-step guidance needed to develop successful small businesses. Participants in this interactive program will learn start-up basics, legal and insurance considerations, marketing and social media essentials, business plan development, accounting and budget skills, financing options and requirements, and goal setting. Local women business owners will also visit the sessions to share their experiences. The series is offered free of charge. Space is limited and applications are reviewed first come, first served. To apply, call Francene at 570-941-4168 or e-mail francene.dudziec@scranton.edu. The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center is a partnership between the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Kania School of Management (KSOM) that utilizes experienced SBDC consultants along with carefully selected KSOM student interns. The interns are highly skilled, and enhance the work done by consultants by assisting with training, conducting research, and completing projects. Register: http://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/23031 More details... • •	5	6 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 1 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 6, 2016 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned. Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce. More details... 2016 National Manufacturing Day - Luncheon 2016 National Manufacturing Day - Luncheon Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: October 6, 2016 - 2:00 pm Location: Timeless Destination Restaurant & Lounge, 77 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA Description: Geared for Growth - How to Transform Your Business for Profits and Success - Guest Speaker Jon Troy More details... • •	7 2016 National Manufacturing Day Regional Showcase 2016 National Manufacturing Day Regional Showcase Starts: 8:30 am Ends: October 7, 2016 - 1:30 pm Location: The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Description: A day of networking, learning and celebration of Manufacturers in Northeastern and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania More details... •	8
9	10	11	12 Risk Management - Supply Chain Strategy Risk Management - Supply Chain Strategy Starts: 9:00 am Ends: October 12, 2016 - 3:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Risk Management helps identify the triggers of risk events, the importance of developing a plan to mitigate them when they do occur, and how to establish monitoring metrics and activities so you may be prepared for the inevitable. More details... •	13 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 2 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 13, 2016 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned. Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce. More details... •	14	15
16	17	18	19	20 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 3 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 20, 2016 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned.Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce. More details... •	21 No-Cost Innovation Seminar No-Cost Innovation Seminar Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 21, 2016 - 12:00 pm Location: TekRidge Center, 50 Alberigi Drive, Jessup, PA 18434 Description: Learn how to create meaningful and unique products and services for your customers. This 4 hour session will introduce a system to help companies develop a culture of continuous innovation with increased speed and decreased risk. More details... •	22
23	24 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 1 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 24, 2016 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion. More details... •	25	26	27 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 4 10 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 27, 2016 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of ten (10), four-hour sessions that are highly interactive and utilize a variety of instructional techniques including: group discussions, role playing, self-assessments, homework, and practical applications. Participants are encouraged to bring real life issues to each session to facilitate on-the-job application of the skills learned. Participants need to understand how to effectively manage today's workforce in the day to day operation of the organization. Leadership Development training will enhance the skill set necessary to better understand their responsibility and authority to effectively manage their workforce. More details... •	28 No-Cost Innovation Seminar No-Cost Innovation Seminar Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 28, 2016 - 12:00 pm Location: CAN DO, Inc., 1 S Church St #200, Hazleton, PA 18201, USA Description: Learn how to create meaningful and unique products and services for your customers. This 4 hour session will introduce a system to help companies develop a culture of continuous innovation with increased speed and decreased risk. More details... •	29
30	31 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 2 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 31, 2016 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Hanover Township, PA 18706, USA Description: Six Sigma is a problem solving methodology that uses statistical tools and techniques to greatly reduce the frequency of defect and errors within products and services. Six Sigma initiatives increase customer satisfaction and decrease operating costs by identifying, analyzing and eliminating variation within production, business administration and customer service processes so that defects and errors can be measured in units per million or even units per billion. More details... •