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Business Plan Competition

02/23/16

TecBridge is hosting its 14th Annual 2016 Business Plan Competition. Students from the area’s Fourteen colleges and universities, along with Read More...

Get PREPared! – Luzerne County

03/30/15

On Friday, March 27 businesses from Luzerne County heard from representatives from Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) based in Read More...

Northeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturer Selected as National Manufacturer of the Week

09/24/14

December 2011 – Cresco, Pennsylvania-based Weiler Corporation was selected as the national “Make It In America” Manufacturer of the Week by Read More...

CAN DO presents seventh annual Curb Appeal Awards

09/18/14

(September 18, 2014) – For the seventh consecutive year, CAN DO, Greater Hazleton’s economic development agency, presented its Curb Appeal Read More...

Grand Opening: lux&umbra photography

09/17/14

The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce the Grand Opening of lux&umbra photography in State Read More...

Pennsylvania SBDC Recognizes U.S. Congressman Barletta as Small Business Champion

08/21/14

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) have named Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, a “Small Business Champion” for his support Read More...

Five Major Changes Happening Right Now in Industrial Distribution

08/13/14

Big things are happening in today’s industrial distribution landscape—five big things, to be exact. And they are causing an uproar Read More...

Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center Loan Presentation

06/09/14

NEPA Alliance presented small business loan funds to the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) in the amount of $75,000 Read More...

Procurement Technical Assistance Center Assists Greenway Solutions, Inc. with Receiving a Government Contract Award

12/17/13

Greenway Solutions, Inc. was recently awarded a contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, to provide storage, Read More...

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	April 2019
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	1	2	3	4 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 3 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 4, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, 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... •	5	6
7	8 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 1 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 8, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: NEPIRC’s Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses that covers the concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today’s challenging work environment. The curriculum encompasses the technical and interpersonal skills required to implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and workplace safety. This program is ideal for individuals of all levels and designed to be appropriate for companies at all stages of their lean journey. Week 1 - 4/8/19 Morning - Principles of Lean Manufacturing Lean Enterprise tools and techniques improve productivity, cut lead times, increase product quality and reduce production costs. Participate in a simulation that transforms a traditional manufacturing company into a Lean Enterprise. Afternoon - Value Stream Mapping Visually map production and information flows throughout an organization. Identify wastes that adversely affect customer satisfaction. Create a current and a future state map, identify wastes, and implement a plan for improvement. More details... •	9	10	11 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 4 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, 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... •	12	13
14	15 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 2 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 15, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: NEPIRC’s Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses that covers the concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today’s challenging work environment. The curriculum encompasses the technical and interpersonal skills required to implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and workplace safety. This program is ideal for individuals of all levels and designed to be appropriate for companies at all stages of their lean journey. Week 2 - 4/15/19 Morning - 6S Workplace Organization The 6S System is a series of activities that improve workplace organization, standardization and safety while improving quality and decreasing throughput times. Learn the techniques needed to establish visual management systems to improve workplace communication and adherence to standards. Afternoon - Standard Work Standard Work is the starting point for all continuous improvement efforts. Learn this proven method for creating standard work, applying document control, and how to use visual workplace principles to train others in the latest best practice. More details... •	16	17	18 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 5 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 5 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 18, 2019 - 4:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, 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... •	19	20
21	22 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 3 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 22, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: NEPIRC’s Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses that covers the concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today’s challenging work environment. The curriculum encompasses the technical and interpersonal skills required to implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and workplace safety. This program is ideal for individuals of all levels and designed to be appropriate for companies at all stages of their lean journey. Week 3 - 4/22/19 Morning - Lean for Business Processes Learn how Lean Principles apply to administrative processes and how they can significantly shorten process lead times, reduce waste, increase output and raise customer satisfaction. Afternoon - Kaizen Facilitation Skills Learn to successfully lead a team through an improvement event. Through instruction, group exercise, group discussion, and practical application, participants gain confidence in leading and facilitating change. More details... •	23	24	25 Project Management Certificate Program - Session 1 Project Management Certificate Program - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 25, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: This program teaches the basics of project management: terminology, creating a project charter, defining project scope, developing the project plan & work breakdown structures (WBS), using MS Project, and leading and communicating with teams. More details... •	26	27
28	29 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 4 Lean Specialist Certification Program - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 29, 2019 - 5:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: NEPIRC’s Lean Specialist Certificate Program is a series of courses that covers the concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today’s challenging work environment. The curriculum encompasses the technical and interpersonal skills required to implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and workplace safety. This program is ideal for individuals of all levels and designed to be appropriate for companies at all stages of their lean journey. Week 4 - 4/29/19 Morning - Leadership Skills Learn how to apply responsibility and authority, delegate effectively, motivate others, reduce conflict, and increase productivity. Afternoon - High Performance Teams Learn strategies to build trust, improve morale and enhance group problem solving capabilities. Pinpoint barriers and develop constructive strategies, behavioral styles and skills. More details... •	30