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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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		1 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 1 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 1, 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. More details... •	2 Project Management Certificate Program (Session 4) Project Management Certificate Program (Session 4) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 2, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: NEPIRC Innovation Lab 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. Attendees are typically new to project management or in the early stages of their project management careers. However, any professional can benefit from efficient and effective project management. After completing the program, attendees will know how to set realistic expectations with project teams, build schedules, allocate resources, lead change and manage budgets. This course will satisfy the 35 hour requirement to sit for the PMP designation. More details... •	3 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 2) 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 2) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 3, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of eight (8) highly interactive sessions that 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. More details... •	4	5
6	7	8 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 2 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 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. More details... •	9	10 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 3) 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 3) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 10, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of eight (8) highly interactive sessions that 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. More details... •	11	12
13	14	15 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 3 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 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. More details... •	16 Project Management Certificate Program (Session 5) Project Management Certificate Program (Session 5) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 16, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: NEPIRC Innovation Lab 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. Attendees are typically new to project management or in the early stages of their project management careers. However, any professional can benefit from efficient and effective project management. After completing the program, attendees will know how to set realistic expectations with project teams, build schedules, allocate resources, lead change and manage budgets. This course will satisfy the 35 hour requirement to sit for the PMP designation. More details... •	17 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 4) 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 4) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 17, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of eight (8) highly interactive sessions that 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. More details... •	18	19
20	21	22 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 4 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 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. More details... •	23 Project Management Certificate Program (Session 6) Project Management Certificate Program (Session 6) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 23, 2019 - 3:00 pm Location: NEPIRC Innovation Lab 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. Attendees are typically new to project management or in the early stages of their project management careers. However, any professional can benefit from efficient and effective project management. After completing the program, attendees will know how to set realistic expectations with project teams, build schedules, allocate resources, lead change and manage budgets. This course will satisfy the 35 hour requirement to sit for the PMP designation. More details... •	24 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 5) 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 5) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 24, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of eight (8) highly interactive sessions that 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. More details... •	25	26
27	28	29 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 5 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 5 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 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. More details... Six Sigma Green Belt Training (Session 1) Six Sigma Green Belt Training (Session 1) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 29, 2019 - 5:00 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... • •	30 No Cost Talent Succession Planning - TUNKHANNOCK No Cost Talent Succession Planning - TUNKHANNOCK Starts: 11:00 am Ends: October 30, 2019 - 1:00 pm Location: T & C Grill, 420 Tioga W Plaza, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Description: Talent Succession Planning is a deliberate and systematic effort by an organization to ensure leadership continuity in key positions, retain and develop intellectual and knowledge capital for the future, and encourage individual advancement. Organizations with talent succession planning processes foster a skills-oriented culture and have individuals prepared to take on leadership roles in the event of organizational growth, talent loss or management turnover. More details... •	31 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 6) 8 WK Leadership Development Essentials (Session 6) Starts: 8:00 am Ends: October 31, 2019 - 12:00 pm Location: NEPIRC, 75 Young Street, Hanover Industrial Estates, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA Description: Leadership Development Essentials is a series of eight (8) highly interactive sessions that 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. More details... •