4/22/2025 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDC Team Jefferson - 385 Benedict Street #Suite 2A Port Townsend, WA 98368
Impact Washington is partnering with EDC Team Jefferson to provide a Lean 101 workshop at Port Townsend. workshop. This workshop is funded by the Washington State Microenterprise Association for Washington manufacturing entrepreneurs and micro and small businesses - mainly with 1 to 5 employees. Click Here to Register As part of this grant-funded workshop, businesses gain access to the Impact WA growth cycle. Participants can take a no-cost business evaluation before or after the session, apply for the Small Manufacturers Growth grant (subject to limited funding), and become a part of the comprehensive support network designed to drive success. At the Lean 101 workshop, learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business. The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies. Interact with people from other industries. Apply the tools in a simulation: 5S, Point-of-Use Storage, Total Production Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Batch Size Reduction. Participants will: - Learn how to define value from your customer’s perspective and identify l waste.
- Understand various lean concepts and be able to apply them to simple improvement projects
- Be guided through the transformation of an imaginary company - from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean work environment.
- Undergo three levels of simulation will be conducted with training and discussion between sessions.
A high level of involvement from class attendees is required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. See you there! Use discount code LEAN101 to attend this workshop for $5 instead of $199 full price, compliments of funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact marketing@impactwashington.org.
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4/22/2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County - 950 Pacific Avenue #410 Tacoma, WA 98402
mpact Washington is bringing a no-cost Supply Chain 101 workshop to for South Puget Sound manufacturers in partnership with EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County. Click Here to Register This in-person free workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way. By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts. Workshop content and exercises will help to: - Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
Building a future-proof supply chain requires proactively managing risks and preparing for disruptions. Join us and take the next step toward supply chain resilience!
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4/25/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tri City Development Council - 7130 West Grandridge Boulevard #Ste A Kennewick, WA 99336
Impact Washington is partnering with Tri-City Development Council to provide a Lean 101 workshop. This workshop is funded by the Washington State Microenterprise Association for Washington manufacturing entrepreneurs and micro and small businesses - mainly with 1 to 5 employees. Click Here to Register As part of this grant-funded workshop, businesses gain access to the Impact WA growth cycle. Participants can take a no-cost business evaluation before or after the session, apply for the Small Manufacturers Growth grant (subject to limited funding), and become a part of the comprehensive support network designed to drive success. At the Lean 101 workshop, learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business. The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies. Interact with people from other industries. Apply the tools in a simulation: 5S, Point-of-Use Storage, Total Production Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Batch Size Reduction. Participants will: - Learn how to define value from your customer’s perspective and identify l waste.
- Understand various lean concepts and be able to apply them to simple improvement projects
- Be guided through the transformation of an imaginary company - from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean work environment.
- Undergo three levels of simulation will be conducted with training and discussion between sessions.
A high level of involvement from class attendees is required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. See you there! Use discount code LEAN101 to attend this workshop for $5 instead of $199 full price, compliments of funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact marketing@impactwashington.org.
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4/29/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County - 950 Pacific Avenue #410 Tacoma, WA 98402
Impact Washington is partnering with EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County to provide a Lean 101 workshop. Click Here to Register Learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business. The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies. Interact with people from other industries. Apply the tools in a simulation: 5S, Point-of-Use Storage, Total Production Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Batch Size Reduction. Participants will: - Learn how to define value from your customer’s perspective and identify l waste.
- Understand various lean concepts and be able to apply them to simple improvement projects
- Be guided through the transformation of an imaginary company - from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean work environment.
- Undergo three levels of simulation will be conducted with training and discussion between sessions.
A high level of involvement from class attendees is required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. See you there!
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4/30/2025 8:00 AM - 5/1/2025 6:00 PM
4220 6th Avenue Southeast #room 188 Lacey, WA 98503
Join Impact Washington for a comprehensive 2-day Preventive Controls for Human Food workshop designed for professionals in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. This workshop will take place on April 30th and May 1st, 8 AM to 6 PM, providing essential knowledge and training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). Click Here to Register The course is led by lead instructor Craig H. Doan (Cert # 434cd82e) who trained with the FSPCA and holds the FSPCA “Certificate of Training” as Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food course. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: - Create a Preventive Controls Food Safety Plan
- Validate preventative controls
- Review records for implementation and effectiveness
- Review corrective actions
- Perform required reanalysis
The workshop includes: - Course materials including an FSCPA Participant Manual, and the $60 the FSPCA successful completion training certificate.
- A high-quality on-person training environment and opportunities for individual attention, with interactive team exercises that enhance the learning environment.
- Successful completion of the course includes a registered certificate of training issued by the FSPCA, AFDO, IFSH and IFPTI (proof that the participant was trained under an FDA recognized curriculum. 21CFR117.180 (c) (1)).
- Light breakfast each day, lunch, coffee, and soda.
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4/30/2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PublicDisplay.Art, 110 Union Street #Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101
READY OR NOT BUSINESS SIMULATION GAME – A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR MANUFACTURERS Learn -> Change -> Adapt Join the Business Simulation Game hosted by Impact Washington in partnership with Seattle Good Business Network and PublicDisplay.ART. This workshop is funded by the Washington State Microenterprise Association for Washington manufacturing entrepreneurs and micro and small businesses (1 to 5 employees). Register here It is a fast-paced, highly engaging business simulation game bringing to life the strategies, tactics, and organizational changes manufacturers must leverage to overcome business challenges and unleash profitable growth. Your company's greatest competitive advantage is adapting to change faster than your competition. Ready Or Not strengthens your team's adaptability in three ways: - Raises business IQ: Employees gain experience and perspective by collaborating across business functions to deliver business results.
- Build a strategic mindset: Employees who understand the internal and external factors critical to your company's success are more willing to embrace new strategies and implement changes critical to increasing profitability building.
- Strengthens teamwork and connections: Ready or Not's "collaborate to complete" design promotes knowledge sharing, open communication, and relationship building.
As part of this grant-funded workshop, businesses gain access to the Impact WA growth cycle. Participants can take a no-cost business evaluation before or after the session, apply for the Small Manufacturers Growth grant (subject to limited funding), and become a part of the comprehensive support network designed to drive success. Use discount code RONOFF to attend this workshop for $5 instead of $199 full price, compliments of funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Learn more about the WSMA Grant-funded workshops here. For more information, please contact marketing@impactwashington.org.
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