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Essentials for Small Manufacturers: 6 Weeks to a Fine-Tuned Strategy
Six-Week Course: March 4 – April 15
3 – 5 pm
Tuition: $195; scholarships are available
Course Overview:
A business’s strategy is a guiding force for small manufacturers through the ups and downs of production, selling, and distribution. In this 6-week course, North Metro SBDC Manufacturing Consultant, Jon Jaggers, will guide your business through essential concepts for small manufacturers, all through the lens of honing your strategy and implementing new approaches. This course is designed for small manufacturing businesses who are in business and are producing a product, have less than 20 employees, and are interested in growing their business.
Reserve your spot now, this course is filling fast!
Course Outline:
The key areas this course covers are:
– State of Manufacturing
– Financials
– Leadership & Management
– Growing & Marketing
– Strategic Planning
The course culminates with your individual fine-tuned business strategy, focusing your business and setting you up for future success.
CLASS FORMAT
We will meet virtually (Zoom) for six classes. In addition, this course features an online learning platform with class notes, supplemental materials, lecture videos, and weekly homework assignments to move you forward towards your refined Business Strategy.
COST
$195 (scholarships available)
SCHEDULE
The course is held from 3:00-5:00 PM Mountain Time on Thursdays, beginning March 4th and ending on April 12th. There will be a one-week break in the middle of the course and the class will not meet on March 25th.
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Online Event
Join the Colorado Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE), Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT), Aerospace States’ Association (ASA), Colorado Space Coalition (CSC), Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) and Manufacturer’s Edge in coordination with our numerous aerospace partner organizations, at this year’s Aerospace Day at the Colorado State Capitol.
Enjoy networking and dialogue with our Colorado Legislators discussing how Colorado became one of the largest space economies per capita in our nation and how they can effectively support aerospace in our state.
Aerospace Day Schedule (subject to change):
10:00 AM-12:00 PM – House and Senate Chamber Remarks on Aerospace Day (tune to Channel 165 on Comcast/Xfinity or online at http://leg.colorado.gov/)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Aerospace and Defense Caucus Roundtable
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Aerospace Exhibitor Showcase and Networking
Introduction to ISO Webinar Series with Cavendish Scott
March 11, 2021
12 – 1 pm
Join top industry experts to get all the basics about ISO.
About this Event
ISO Basics
Summary:
Join top industry experts to get all the basics about ISO. We’ll discuss the different types of ISO certification, and what they mean for your business, including common mistakes and incredible benefits certified businesses enjoy.
Session Benefits:
- Understand the issues about ISO, different ISOs, and how and why to do it
- Talk intelligently to customers about your plans with respect to ISO/AS and other standards
- Understand the outline plan to ISO to be able to flesh it out and apply it, as well as talk to your management and top executives about your approach
- Understand about and optimize your relationship with the certification body
Presenter:
Kathleen Higgins is a consultant and auditor with Cavendish Scott, a full-service ISO management system consulting, auditing, and training organization. She has over 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and testing laboratories specializing in ISO 9001 (manufacturing and service), ISO 13485 (medical device), and ISO 17025 (testing and calibration laboratory) management systems. Kathleen is an ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence and an IRCA registered QMS Lead Auditor.
WiM Colorado presents Using Your Authentic Voice To Create Change with insights from Heather Whelpley
Thursday, March 25, 2021
4 – 5 PM MT
This isn’t your average public speaking or executive presence training! In this interactive session, we’re going to get clear on what is authentic to YOU. We’ll identify:
- The structural and cultural barriers getting in the way of sharing your authentic voice.
- The change you want to impact with your voice – and WHY that’s important to you.
- Concrete steps so you walk away knowing exactly what you need to do next to create change.
Our Agenda
4:00 Sign-in, networking, Welcome Messages
4:13 Event Sponsor Message
4:15 Heather Welpley Interactive Presentation
4:45 Audience Q & A
4:55 Closing Announcements
5:00 Adjourn
