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Government Contracting Showcase 2014

10/08/14

Government Contracting Showcase 2014 was hosted by the NEPA Alliance’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). NEPIRC was a co-sponsor of Read More...

Bringing the World

10/08/14

PREP Partners helped to market and co-sponsor the annual NEPA Alliance “Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania” event in September. Read More...

Image of Beauty Salon and Day Spa

05/30/14

In the fall of 2011, the flood waters from Tropical Storm Lee devastated the salon and spa where Silvana Graziano Read More...

The Cutting Board Factory

05/30/14

In 2012, Joe Fesolovich came to the University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as a referral from the Read More...

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2	3	4	5 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 1 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 5, 2018 - 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 will 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... •	6	7	8
9	10 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 2 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 10, 2018 - 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... •	11 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 1 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 11, 2018 - 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 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 2 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 12, 2018 - 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 will 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... •	13	14	15
16	17 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 3 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 17, 2018 - 4:30 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... •	18 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 2 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 18, 2018 - 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 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 3 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 19, 2018 - 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 will 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... •	20	21	22
23	24 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 4 Lean Specialist Certificate Program - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 24, 2018 - 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... •	25 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 3 Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Session 3 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 25, 2018 - 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... •	26 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 4 8 Week Leadership Development Essentials - Session 4 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 26, 2018 - 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 will 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... ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 1 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 26, 2018 - 4:00 pm Location: Tek Ridge Center, 50 Alberigi Dr, Jessup, PA 18434, USA Description: This course provides an understanding of auditing quality management systems. Participants will learn about auditor conduct and the different roles of an auditor, including how to structure and plan an effective audit, and how to evaluate and communicate audit findings. More details... NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: September 26, 2018 - 8:00 pm Location: Kalahari Resorts Poconos, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349, USA Description: NEPA will be hosting its Annual Dinner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Pocono Manor, PA. This year’s Keynote speaker will be Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis M. Davin. Last year our Annual Dinner was attended by over 300 business and community leaders from around the region. This year’s event is sure to be another great networking opportunity. Sponsorship is available for this event by contacting Donna Hritz at 570-655-5581 ext. 228 or 866-758-1929. A reception will be held starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Attendance costs: NEPA Members receive one complimentary ticket; additional Member ticket – $75 per person; NEPA Board Member – $65 per person; Non-Member – $85 per person; Tables of 10 – $65 per person. Please RSVP by September 19, 2018. Cancellations after September 19, 2018 are non-refundable. Download Invitation Courtesy Room Block Kalahari is offering guests the discounted group rate of $159 per room on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. (All room rates are subject to tax and resort fees.) Rates are for up to FOUR guests in a room and include passes for the indoor water park. To reserve your room call 855-356-9208, mention you will be attending our event and ask for the NEPA Alliance group block rate. Register Now To make your dinner reservations or for more information, please call 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929. For the latest information please visit www.nepa-alliance.org/ad2018 More details... • • •	27 Project Management Certificate Program - Session 1 Project Management Certificate Program - Session 1 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 27, 2018 - 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. 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... ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 2 ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training - Session 2 Starts: 8:00 am Ends: September 27, 2018 - 4:00 pm Location: Tek Ridge Center, 50 Alberigi Dr, Jessup, PA 18434, USA Description: This course provides an understanding of auditing quality management systems. Participants will learn about auditor conduct and the different roles of an auditor, including how to structure and plan an effective audit, and how to evaluate and communicate audit findings. More details... • •	28	29
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Success Stories

Government Contracting Showcase 2014

10/08/14

Bringing the World

10/08/14

Image of Beauty Salon and Day Spa

05/30/14

The Cutting Board Factory

05/30/14

September 2018