WSMA Grant Funded Events

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).

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.