4/1/2025 9:00 AM - 4/2/2025 12:00 PM
Online
Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost virtual workshop Supply Chain 101 workshop for Washington small-sized manufacturers on April 1st and 2nd, 9am-12pm both days. Click here to register This 2-day workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. The webinar will also do 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 manufacturing 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
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4/15/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skagit Valley College, Knutzen Cardinal Center C172 - Multipurpose Room, 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Impact Washington is partnering with Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) to provide a Lean 101 workshop at Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon. 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 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 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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5/1/2025 8:00 AM - 6/12/2025 4:30 PM
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce - 10808 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Impact Washington is hosting a four-day Lean Six Sigma workshop for manufacturers in Spokane and the surrounding areas. Sessions are held every other week on: May 1st, May 15th, May 29th and June 12th. Locations for each class will be communicated closer to the date. Click Here to Register Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a well-known approach for achieving operational excellence that does more than simply improve production processes. LSS combines the process improvement benefits of Lean with the statistical process control (SPC) benefits of Six Sigma. It takes advantage of the “value-added” focus of Lean while maintaining the statistical rigors of Six Sigma. This series will include four full-day training sessions with three weeks between sessions for participants to complete project work that is an essential part of the LSSGB program. About the course: - Participants learn the principles of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma using the DMAIC process.
- Experienced Lean Six Sigma practitioners teach the classes and support participants in their project work.
- Course material, simulations, and exercises are relevant to the regional industry.
- LSS project work allows the participant to apply class learning to an actual project in their organization.
Sign up soon to secure your spot!
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6/12/2025 8:00 AM - 6/13/2025 5:00 PM
Tri City Development Council - 7130 West Grandridge Boulevard #Ste A Kennewick, WA 99336
Join Impact Washington for a comprehensive 2-day Preventive Controls for Animal Food workshop. This workshop will take place on June 12th and 13th, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing essential knowledge and training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI). Click Here to Register The course covers regulation 21 CFR part 507 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Animal Foods. The course is led by lead instructor Craig H. Doan (Cert # e9c745a4) who trained with the FSPCA and holds the FSPCA “Certificate of Training” as Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food course. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: - Create a Preventive Controls Animal Food Safety Plan
- Validate preventative controls
- Review records for implementation and effectiveness
- Review corrective actions
- Perform required reanalysis of the food safety plan
The course is a prerequisite for inspectors conducting FDA CGMP inspections. Upon completion participants will receive a certificate of training from the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance signed by AAFCO. Participants must be present the entire time to receive a certificate. The workshop includes: - Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA) manual, workbook, and certi?cate of training
- A high-quality training environment and opportunities for individual attention, with interactive team exercises that enhance the learning environment
- Standardized curriculum recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration for training individuals to be qualified to oversee the safe manufacture of animal food (PCQI)
- A registered certificate issued by the FSPCA, AAFCO, IFISH, and IFPTI (proof that the participant was trained under an FDA -recognized curriculum. 21 CFR Part 507 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals
This course is designed for: - Director, VP Food Safety, Managers, Owners, Operator
- Quality Control Personnel, Production Supervisors, Production Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Plant Managers, Quality Assurance Coordinators & Managers, Safety Managers, Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians,
- Packaging Supervisors & Managers
- Individuals Overseeing Animal Food Safety Operations
Register now for the workshop to gain FDA-recognized PCQI and essential food safety training!
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6/24/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Foundry Vineyards - 1111 Abadie Street Walla Walla, WA 99362
This workshop is tentatively scheduled for June 24th, pending location availability. Impact Washington is providing a Lean 101 workshop in partnership with Walla Walla Foundry. Learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business. Click Here to Register 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 30% off $199 full price, compliments of the Small Manufacturers Growth grant from Impact Washington. The seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact jprovan@impactwashington.org.
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