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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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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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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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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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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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