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Jan 12, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
You’re invited to join OMEP and Prosper Portland as we facilitate a discussion around resources specifically aimed to help Oregon Manufacturers. Our special guests this week are Alexa Byers, Jeff Stell, and Sunun Setboonsarng of Business Oregon. Walk away understanding the basics of exporting, target markets and strategies for reaching them, and Business Oregon programs that assist exporters. Hear lessons learned from Oregon companies who are exporting and receive a brief explanation of other resources (US Commercial Service, EXIM Bank, SBDC Global Trade Center, SBA, etc.). Don’t miss this informative event.
KeyBank’s Mark Thomas, discusses accelerating growth through equipment automation and processing improvements. If you plan to purchase equipment in the next year, this session is for you! Mark will make manufacturers aware of all the options available for leasing or gaining financing for equipment purchases of all types. He will guide attendees through considerations around the useful life of the equipment, common misconceptions, tax considerations, and various financial strategies that utilize depreciation.
Moss Adams’ Ryan Kuenzi and James Rothenberge explored key ways to successfully navigate business disruption- and discussed what to look for in 2021. They cover a Q4 Market Update and Planning for 2021 including:
In OMEP’s experience, the success of a technology project often has a lot to do with the philosophical lens through which it is approached. The way we think about challenges heavily influences how we solve those challenges. Take a quick tour through a handful of science fiction stories with Justin Gradek, OMEP Manufacturing Consultant, and learn about how OMEP would encourage manufacturers to think about and approach technology challenges. This presentation is a light-hearted discussion about the fundamentals of technology adoption, that mixes social science, literature, and engineering.
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted economies around the world. Even as the local economy is reopening in fits and starts, the impacts of the pandemic are proving to be more than a brief setback.
Carl J. Cox, CEO of 40 Strategy, discusses the fundamental challenges of strategy in 2020 and highlight the importance of setting both short-term and long-term goals to navigate the road ahead. In a time where it is hard to remain focused on what you can control, Cox provides insight into strategies business leaders can utilize to get their organization back on track!
Frequent change, the unknown, and tough decisions can have a negative impact on team interactions and motivation, which impacts an organization’s competitive advantage. A high performing team of talented problem solvers who communicate and work well together is critical to making the necessary changes to achieve organizational goals. In this webinar Tami Trout, Senior OMEP Consultant, shared her expertise on ways to identify and understand unique strengths on the team, manage conflict, and enhance interactions to be more effective together.
Shane Steinke is OMEP’s newest Senior Consultant. He discussed opportunities for manufacturers who are interested in being part of the Department of Defense (DOD) supply chain, as well as how to expand existing DOD and Federal supply chain opportunities.
Together, OMEP and OMIC R&D have partnered to create an advanced manufacturing technology lab, The Factory of Tomorrow, designed to empower Oregon’s small and mid-sized manufacturers to adopt current and emerging technologies.
The Factory of Tomorrow is officially open, and you’re invited to join our interactive virtual tour. During this event, you’ll hear from manufacturers, OMEP and OMIC staff, as well as other experts. Don’t miss the chance to learn how your business can utilize affordable technologies that are driving productivity around the globe.
Chris Scafario is the Vice President of Consulting Operations at DVIRC. He works in Philadelphia and across the nation’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to support the advancement of small to midsized manufacturers and their supply chain through leading the design, implementation, and oversight of consulting services in areas related to operational excellence, top-line growth, and business management.