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SUMMARY:Are You Ready to Export? Meet the SBA Office of International Trade
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready to Export? \n\n\n\nJoin us this week for a conversation with John Brislin\, Export Finance Manager for SBA’s Office of International Trade. As SBA’s office for the support of small business international trade development\, the Office of International Trade works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export. Through 21 U.S. Export Assistance Centers\, SBA district offices and a variety of service-provider partners\, we direct and coordinate SBA’s ongoing export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses going global. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn more about SBA export finance programs. \n\n\n\nMost U.S. banks view loans for exporters as risky. This makes it harder for you to get loans for things like day-to-day operations\, advance orders with suppliers\, and refinancing existing debts. That’s why SBA created export finance programs to provide lenders with up to a 90% guaranty on export loans. \n\n\n\nWednesday Webinars \n\n\n\nWednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an ongoing series of free\, virtual\, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the fourth Wednesday of each month\, we will be focusing on export assistance\, featuring conversations with different members of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT). Established in 2013 following a national mandate to do more to support international trade\, WEOT is a collaborative team of local\, state\, regional\, and federal export assistance agencies who provide you the tools and resources you need to sell internationally. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nJohn Brislin is SBA’s International Trade & Finance Specialist (Export Finance Manager) for Washington State\, Northern Idaho and Alaska. He has over 23 years of private-sector international banking and trade finance experience working at Bank of Boston (Bank of America) and Bank of California (U.S. Bank). John has over 12 years of public-sector export trade finance and risk mitigation experience working at Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)\, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) and SBA Office of International Trade (SBA OIT). He looks forward to working with Small Businesses so they can turn their export opportunities into actual sales and to achieve the ultimate goal of getting paid—especially on time—for those sales.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/are-you-ready-to-export-meet-the-sba-office-of-international-trade/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Networking,Virtual,Washington
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SUMMARY:Maritime Defense Conference
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Tuesday\, October 22nd\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTIME: 8:30 -2:00PM (PST) \n\n\n\nWHERE: Puget Sound\, WA | TBD \n\n\n\nThe Pacific Northwest Maritime Defense Conference will bring military private sector leaders together to discuss the latest maritime initiatives and procurement opportunities for Northwest businesses. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with the people you need to meet and learn what you need to know from the people in-the-know. 
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/maritime-defense-conference/
LOCATION:Alaska
CATEGORIES:Conference,Washington
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition":MAILTO:info@pndc.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060021
CREATED:20240717T160323Z
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SUMMARY:North Puget Sound Contracting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend?\n\n\n\nBusinesses interested in selling products and services to prime contractors and the government. Government buyers and prime contractors looking to do outreach to small and diverse businesses. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nShowcase your organization at the largest business-to-government conference in the North Puget Sound Region. Network with individuals representing businesses\, government agencies\, and prime contractors throughout the region. Access matchmaking sessions\, panel discussions\, agency forecasts\, plus more! \n\n\n\nPanel Discussions\n\n\n\nThe North Puget Sound Contracting Conference will offer 3 blocks of panel discussions happening throughout the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/north-puget-sound-contracting-conference/
LOCATION:Lynnwood Convention Center\, 3711 196th Street SW\,\, Lynnwood\, Washington\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Washington
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SUMMARY:Space Themed Supply Chain Opportunities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Through a combination of presentations and roundtable discussions\, this Supply Chain Opportunities Conference is designed to help companies develop new knowledge\, new contacts\, and most importantly\, new business. This is a unique opportunity for manufacturers to hear from primes/OEM about their supply chain needs. In addition\, several roundtable discussions with other peer manufacturers create a unique opportunity for making connections and increase sourcing within the Pacific Northwest. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, December 5th\, 2024 \n\n\n\n8:30AM – 2:30PM \n\n\n\n8:30AM: Registration Opens & Networking \n\n\n\n9:00AM: Program Starts \n\n\n\n2:30PM: Program Concludes \n\n\n\nWHERE: Puget Sound\, WA | Venue TBD
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/space-themed-supply-chain-opportunities-conference/
LOCATION:Alaska
CATEGORIES:Conference,Washington
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition":MAILTO:info@pndc.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T110000
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SUMMARY:EXIM Meets Regional Partners: Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington & Washington State Department of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to grow your international sales with export trade finance tools and technical assistance resources designed to help your business compete in global markets. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover: \n\n\n\n\nFree export finance advice and counseling for small and medium-sized Washington State exporters or prospective exporters\n\n\n\nBenefits of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant funding\n\n\n\nHow to protect your international receivables and access export working capital\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Export-Import Bank of the United States\, the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington\, and the Washington State Department of Commerce\, this session will connect you with valuable resources to support your export success.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/exim-meets-regional-partners-export-finance-assistance-center-of-washington-washington-state-department-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Washington,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T160000
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SUMMARY:Principles and Practices of Internal Auditing
DESCRIPTION:About the Course: \n\n\n\nInternal Audits are a requirement of all GFSI approved certification schemes (e.g. SQF\, BRC\, FSSC 22000\, etc.) and many 3rd party audit programs.  Internal audits allow you to audit your facility for gaps and compliance.  They are an important tool in the ongoing food safety toolbox for any food manufacturer\, packager\, and warehouse and distribution company.  \n\n\n\nThis course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to conduct an internal audit program within your company. The course covers the fundamentals of auditing\, useful industry-proven techniques\, compliance criteria\, how to foster good communication within the facility\, the importance of auditor ethics\, and gathering objective evidence\, nonconformities\, and reporting suggestions.  This course is for those who are new to internal auditing and those that could use a refresher course.    \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nAnyone who needs to manage or develop their company’s Internal Audit program.  \n\n\n\nAnyone who is interested in gaining more knowledge about auditing in a food manufacturing facility\n\n\n\nExample roles include Quality Assurance personnel\, Production Management/Supervisor\, Internal Audit Team Members\, Production/Plant Management personnel.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nKnow how to maintain and design an efficient internal auditing program \n\n\n\nUnderstand how an internal audit program is not meant to be a policing tool but a continuous improvement tool\n\n\n\nKnow how to use all of the senses to conduct an audit.\n\n\n\nUtilize the appropriate techniques for conducting interviews.\n\n\n\nDevelop and communicate the auditing findings to make constructive improvements to programs within the facility.\n\n\n\n\nCosts and discounts: \n\n\n\n\n$300 per participant\n\n\n\n10% multiple attendees from discount available\n\n\n\n10% Idaho Manufacturing Alliance members discount available\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nThis course will be taught by Food Processing Specialist Dr. Janna Hamlett of TechHelp\, and the University of Idaho. Dr. Hamlett has 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry. She brings a wealth of qualifications\, expertise\, and experience as a Food Processing Specialist at TechHelp and Assistant Professor at University of Idaho Extension. Before joining TechHelp and UI Extension\, Janna worked at the College of Southern Idaho developing the Food Processing Technology program and the first Technical Bachelors at a Community College in Idaho. Prior to academia\, Janna worked in various management positions\, including Quality Manager and Production Manager at large-scale cheese and whey processing facilities in the Magic Valley. As an independent Food Safety and Production Consultant\, she has helped local companies with their food safety\, production capabilities\, and troubleshooting challenges to be more successful.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/principles-and-practices-of-internal-auditing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and Development,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="TechHelp Idaho":MAILTO:admin@techhelp.org
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SUMMARY:Build America Buy America: Strategies for Success In Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Join attorney Cara Wulf\, partner at McCarter & English\, LLP\, for a webinar on the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). Discover BABA requirements\, implementation guidance\, and best practices for compliance as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Learn about BABA compliance certifications\, pitfalls to avoid\, and how BABA differs from existing Buy American requirements. \n\n\n\nDuring this 90 minute session\, Cara will provide valuable insights and expertise. Participants will engage in a 30-minute Q&A session to get questions answered. \n\n\n\nCara specializes in government contracts\, with extensive experience advising clients on compliance with the myriad of regulatory requirements that come up when doing business with the government\, and handling litigation involving bid protests and disputes. \n\n\n\nThis event is essential for understanding the BABA requirements and their distinctions from Buy American requirements. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from a seasoned government contracts attorney and enhance your compliance knowledge. \n\n\n\nThis session is intended for industry. A special session for MEP and APEX Accelerator centers and their counterparts will be hosted on December 18\, 2024. \n\n\n\nFor more event details\, contact Melissa Burant at mmburant@iastate.edu.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/build-america-buy-america-strategies-for-success-in-compliance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="TechHelp Idaho":MAILTO:admin@techhelp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060021
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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions for Manufacturers: Lane County
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a workforce strategy to overcome today’s manufacturing industry challenges? \n\n\n\nJoin our exclusive cohort designed to help manufacturing businesses tackle their workforce challenges head-on. OMEP’s Strategic Workforce Solutions includes four dynamic group sessions focusing on the entire employee lifecycle. In addition to the groups sessions\, each company will work with an OMEP consultant for up to three individualized sessions to develop identify improvements to address their most pressing workforce challenges. \n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\n\n\nA minimum of 2 participants from each company is recommended (representation from Leadership and HR encouraged). Each company can register up to 4 participants. Supervisors\, Managers\, and Manufacturing Floor Employees are all welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nSESSION DATES: Classroom sessions February 5th\, February 20th\, and March 5th. Virtual session March 19th \n\n\n\nTIME: Classroom sessions 8:00 AM to 1:30PM (Lunch\, Snacks & Beverages included); Virtual session 10:00AM to 12:00PM \n\n\n\nCOST: Manufacturing companies located in Lane County pay only $500 per company (up to 4 people) thanks to the generous support of Lane County Economic Development . $3000 value. All charges will be invoiced.  Scholarship opportunities are available for this event! For more information and scholarship applications please email lwaters@omep.org. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Eugene\, OR \n\n\n\nSESSIONS:\n\n\n\nJoin us for this in-depth\, hands-on cohort designed to help you strengthen your company’s approach to the entire employee lifecycle. Through engaging sessions\, we’ll address the critical stages of attracting\, developing\, and retaining talent in ways that build a positive workplace culture and drive engagement. \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Introduction to the Employee Lifecycle\, Attract & Recruit. Explore strategies for building a strong employer brand to attract top talent and effective recruiting practices to bring in the right people.\n\n\n\nSession 2: Onboard\, Develop & Performance Management. Learn how to provide a comprehensive onboarding experience\, support ongoing employee development\, and manage performance to ensure a productive and motivated workforce.\n\n\n\nSession 3: Reward\, Retain & Exit – Tying it All Together. Discover how to recognize and reward employees\, create a culture of retention\, and manage exits respectfully\, all while fostering engagement and a thriving company culture.\n\n\n\nSession 4: Workforce Tools & Calculators (Virtual Session)In this virtual session\, we’ll provide a practical overview of essential workforce calculators designed to give you insights into key HR metrics and support data-driven decision-making.\n\n\n\n\nThis cohort includes interactive group sessions\, tools and calculators\, and up to four on-site follow-up visits tailored to your workforce needs.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/workforce-solutions-for-manufacturers-lane-county/
LOCATION:Eugene\, OR\, Eugene\, Oregon\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oregon,Training and Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T170000
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SUMMARY:WineVit 2025
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URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/winevit-2025/
LOCATION:Three Rivers Convention Center\, 7016 West Grandridge Blvd.\, Kennewick\, Washington\, 99336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Join us in beautiful Sitka\, Alaska\, for the 2025 Mariculture Conference of Alaska. Sitka is located on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. \n\n\n\nThe Mariculture Conference of Alaska is an opportunity to engage with members of the mariculture industry\, hear from experts\, and connect with farmers\, processors\, researchers\, community leaders\, and other professionals. \n\n\n\nThe goal of the conference is to support the continued development of mariculture in the state by reviewing accomplishments\, addressing challenges\, and exploring opportunities in research\, innovation\, education\, and industry growth. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the conference\, this event will host the annual meetings for members of the Alaska Mariculture Alliance (AMA) and Alaska Shellfish Growers Association (ASGA). \n\n\n\nThe conference will be held in Sitka\, Alaska\, February 18–20\, 2025\, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/2025-mariculture-conference-of-alaska/
LOCATION:Harrigan Centennial Hall\, 330 Harbor Dr\, Alaska\, Alaska\, 99835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alaska,Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alaska Sea Grant":MAILTO:sea.grant@alaska.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T160000
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SUMMARY:Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course: \n\n\n\nOur class is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and meets the requirements of NCIMS\, FSIS\, and GFSI (e.g. SQF\, BRC\, FSSC22000\, etc.) certification requirements. In class\, you will understand the 5 pre-steps and 7 principles in creating a facility-wide food safety plan. You will get templates and example food safety plans to build or revitalize your current HACCP plan.  The curriculum is designed with practical advice from industry experts. If you haven’t taken a HACCP class in a while\, it is a good idea to have a refresher course. If you are new to HACCP or food safety plans\, this class will give you the basics you need to know to get started.  This class does require a project to fulfill the course requirements.  This class fulfills the training requirements for SQF\, BRC\, or other GFSI-approved certifications. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nQuality Managers and Supervisors\n\n\n\nProduction Supervisors and Plant Managers\n\n\n\nHACCP or Food Safety Team Members\n\n\n\nSmall Business Owners\n\n\n\nAny facility that wants to be certified by SQF\, BRC\, or other GFSI agency\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify hazards associated with raw materials and process steps and assign controls.\n\n\n\nDetermine the likelihood and severity of raw material hazards and process hazards.\n\n\n\nIdentify critical control points (CCPs) and define critical limits.\n\n\n\nEvaluate a monitoring and verification procedures for CCPs.\n\n\n\n\nCosts\, subsidy and discounts: \n\n\n\n10% Idaho Manufacturing Alliance members discount available \n\n\n\n$600 per participant\, a $200 NIST HACCP is subsidy available  \n\n\n\n10% multiple attendees from discount available
URL:https://nwtaac.org/event/hazard-analysis-critical-control-points-haccp/
LOCATION:University of Idaho Twin Falls Research and Extension Center\, 315 Falls Ave. Evergreen Bldg.\, Twins Falls\, Idaho\, 83301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Idaho,Training and Development
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