Events

GaMEP hosts events and training courses throughout the year for manufacturers in each of our ten regions. In addition, GaMEP supports our partners as they host events throughout the state. If you have questions about any of the events listed below, please contact Caley Landau, GaMEP Marketing Manager, at ude.hcetag.etavonninull@uadnal.yelac.

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4	5	6 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/06/2019-08/09/2019 https://gamep.org/event/lean-boot-camp-2/2019-08-06/ Apply common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM) through interactive simulations and learn how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2xtUAVJ Webinar: Machine Shop Sales and Growth Strategies Webinar: Machine Shop Sales and Growth Strategies 11:30 am-12:30 pm 08/06/2019 https://gamep.org/event/machine-shop-sales-growth/2019-08-06/ Most machine shops share a common thread: wanting to grow, but not quite sure how to go about growing and how to manage that growth. Does this sound familiar to you? If so, this webinar will teach you some best practices for how to go about turning this challenge into a desirable and implementable growth strategy. By attending this webinar you will be able to: Learn different ways to tap into new markets and new customers Evaluate and compare different growth opportunities Learn to determine the strategies that are right for your business Manage risks associated with growth For more information and to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/754364331664302338 Jefferson MGM: Reducing Employee Turnover: Attracting and Retaining an Engaged Workforce Jefferson MGM: Reducing Employee Turnover: Attracting and Retaining an Engaged Workforce 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/06/2019 https://gamep.org/event/reducing-employee-turnover-jefferson-2/2019-08-06/ Develop strategies to attract, train, and retain a highly engaged and effective team in your manufacturing plant. Speakers: Damon Nix, GaMEP Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Jackson County Administrative Building in Jefferson Register at: https://bit.ly/2Uk6Jtx This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	7 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/07/2019-08/09/2019 https://gamep.org/event/lean-boot-camp-2/2019-08-06/ Apply common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM) through interactive simulations and learn how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2xtUAVJ	8 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/08/2019-08/09/2019 https://gamep.org/event/lean-boot-camp-2/2019-08-06/ Apply common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM) through interactive simulations and learn how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2xtUAVJ Webinar: What is Risk in Management System Standards? Webinar: What is Risk in Management System Standards? 11:00 am-12:00 pm 08/08/2019 https://gamep.org/event/risk-management-webinar/2019-08-08/ By attending this webinar you will be able to: Define risk in relation to management system standards programs Understand the connections related to risk Use the connections to audit risk in a practical manor For more information and to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4721801402803943683 Fifth Annual Success in Manufacturing: The Woman’s Perspective Fifth Annual Success in Manufacturing: The Woman’s Perspective 2:30 pm-6:30 pm 08/08/2019 https://gamep.org/event/success-in-manufacturing-event/2019-08-08/ “Success in Manufacturing: the Woman’s Perspective” Speakers include manufacturing leaders from small, medium and large manufacturers who will share their experiences in the industry, their company and lessons learned throughout their careers. Join us and hear from innovative female leaders in the manufacturing industry! Speed Round Presentations for Women Manufacturers! Are you a manufacturer with a product you’d like to present to event attendees? Registrants will have the opportunity to: (1) Present themselves and their company (2) Share information about their product (3) Outline their resource needs For additional info on this segment please email Regina Maddox Thursday, August 8th 2:30 – 5:30 pm – Event and Discussion 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Networking and Cocktails Nelson Mullins Atlanta, GA Registration: $40 For more information and to register: http://www.nextgenerationmfg.org/events.aspx	9 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/09/2019-08/09/2019 https://gamep.org/event/lean-boot-camp-2/2019-08-06/ Apply common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM) through interactive simulations and learn how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2xtUAVJ	10
11 Creating the NEXT: Intelligent Manufacturing Reality – Presented by MBDA Atlanta Advanced Manufacturing Center Creating the NEXT: Intelligent Manufacturing Reality – Presented by MBDA Atlanta Advanced Manufacturing Center All day 08/11/2019-08/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/creating-the-next-intelligent-manufacturing-reality-presented-by-mbda-atlanta-advanced-manufacturing-center/2019-08-11/ The National MBE Manufacturers Summit 2019 provides leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers the opportunity to assemble, build connections and create new business opportunities. Find out more and register at: https://mbemanufacturersummit.com/	12 Creating the NEXT: Intelligent Manufacturing Reality – Presented by MBDA Atlanta Advanced Manufacturing Center Creating the NEXT: Intelligent Manufacturing Reality – Presented by MBDA Atlanta Advanced Manufacturing Center All day 08/12/2019-08/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/creating-the-next-intelligent-manufacturing-reality-presented-by-mbda-atlanta-advanced-manufacturing-center/2019-08-11/ The National MBE Manufacturers Summit 2019 provides leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers the opportunity to assemble, build connections and create new business opportunities. Find out more and register at: https://mbemanufacturersummit.com/	13 Creating the NEXT: Intelligent Manufacturing Reality – Presented by MBDA Atlanta Advanced Manufacturing Center Creating the NEXT: Intelligent Manufacturing Reality – Presented by MBDA Atlanta Advanced Manufacturing Center All day 08/13/2019-08/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/creating-the-next-intelligent-manufacturing-reality-presented-by-mbda-atlanta-advanced-manufacturing-center/2019-08-11/ The National MBE Manufacturers Summit 2019 provides leading Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers the opportunity to assemble, build connections and create new business opportunities. Find out more and register at: https://mbemanufacturersummit.com/	14	15	16	17
18	19 ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training All day 08/19/2019-08/22/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso-50001-energy-lead-auditor-training-2-2/2019-08-19/ Evaluate an energy management system and energy performance. Plan and perform an audit and be prepared to take the ISO 50001 Auditor Personal Certification Exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2QIn8SS	20 ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training All day 08/20/2019-08/22/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso-50001-energy-lead-auditor-training-2-2/2019-08-19/ Evaluate an energy management system and energy performance. Plan and perform an audit and be prepared to take the ISO 50001 Auditor Personal Certification Exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2QIn8SS Dalton MGM: Solving Problems with Effective Employee Training Dalton MGM: Solving Problems with Effective Employee Training 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/20/2019 https://gamep.org/event/employee-training-dalton-2/2019-08-20/ Learn how to eliminate issues with quality, production time and even workplace culture by implementing a training method that will standardize processes and encourage company-wide improvements. Speakers: Paul Todd, GaMEP Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy in Dalton Register at: https://bit.ly/2WuJ0DT This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	21 ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training All day 08/21/2019-08/22/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso-50001-energy-lead-auditor-training-2-2/2019-08-19/ Evaluate an energy management system and energy performance. Plan and perform an audit and be prepared to take the ISO 50001 Auditor Personal Certification Exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2QIn8SS Valdosta MGM: Managing for Daily Improvement Valdosta MGM: Managing for Daily Improvement 11:30 am-2:00 pm 08/21/2019 https://gamep.org/event/intentional-innovation-acworth-2-3/2019-08-21/ Create and communicate a common vision, purpose, and understanding of success throughout your plant. Speaker: Larry Alford GaMEP Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Wiregrass Technical College Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2HSS68F This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	22 ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training ISO 50001 Energy Lead Auditor Training All day 08/22/2019-08/22/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso-50001-energy-lead-auditor-training-2-2/2019-08-19/ Evaluate an energy management system and energy performance. Plan and perform an audit and be prepared to take the ISO 50001 Auditor Personal Certification Exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2QIn8SS Augusta MGM: Creating a Culture of Problem Solvers Augusta MGM: Creating a Culture of Problem Solvers 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/22/2019 https://gamep.org/event/culture-problem-solvers-augusta-2/2019-08-22/ Learn to get lean when it comes to solving problems in a manufacturing environment. Speakers: Charity Stephens, GaMEP Project Manager Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Fat Man’s Restaurant at Enterprise Mill in Augusta Register at: https://bit.ly/2WAtGp5 This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	23	24
25	26 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 3:18 pm 08/26/2019-08/29/2019 https://gamep.org/event/50001-certified-practitioner-in-energy-management-systems-50001-cp-enms/2019-08-26/ Develop the ability to provide critical technical assistance to industrial and commercial facilities that want to become certified to ISO 50001. Review an internal audit procedure based on ISO 50001 and be prepared to take the 50001 CP EnMS exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2DKiqQ2	27 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 3:18 pm 08/27/2019-08/29/2019 https://gamep.org/event/50001-certified-practitioner-in-energy-management-systems-50001-cp-enms/2019-08-26/ Develop the ability to provide critical technical assistance to industrial and commercial facilities that want to become certified to ISO 50001. Review an internal audit procedure based on ISO 50001 and be prepared to take the 50001 CP EnMS exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2DKiqQ2	28 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 3:18 pm 08/28/2019-08/29/2019 https://gamep.org/event/50001-certified-practitioner-in-energy-management-systems-50001-cp-enms/2019-08-26/ Develop the ability to provide critical technical assistance to industrial and commercial facilities that want to become certified to ISO 50001. Review an internal audit procedure based on ISO 50001 and be prepared to take the 50001 CP EnMS exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2DKiqQ2	29 Cordele MGM: Coaching Skills to Create Behavioral Change Cordele MGM: Coaching Skills to Create Behavioral Change 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/29/2019 https://gamep.org/event/systematic-problem-solving-cordele-2-2/2019-08-29/ Learn to use coaching skills to communicate more effectively, facilitate behavioral change, and cultivate the desired results for your organization. Speaker: Ben Cheeks, GaMEP Region Manager Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: South Georgia Technical College in Cordele Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2xifBSP This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period. Acworth MGM: Creating a Culture of Problem Solvers Acworth MGM: Creating a Culture of Problem Solvers 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/29/2019 https://gamep.org/event/culture-problem-solvers-columbus-2-2/2019-08-29/ Learn to get lean when it comes to solving problems in a manufacturing environment. Speaker: Charity Stevens, GaMEP Project Manager Price: $20 (lunch included) Location: Chattahoochee Technical College Register at: https://bit.ly/2XrSeS3 This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period. 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 50001 Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS) 3:18 pm 08/29/2019-08/29/2019 https://gamep.org/event/50001-certified-practitioner-in-energy-management-systems-50001-cp-enms/2019-08-26/ Develop the ability to provide critical technical assistance to industrial and commercial facilities that want to become certified to ISO 50001. Review an internal audit procedure based on ISO 50001 and be prepared to take the 50001 CP EnMS exam. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2DKiqQ2	30	31

GaMEP Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series (MGM)

This quarterly educational event series delivers actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business and are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.

GaMEP Training Courses

GaMEP offers training courses for manufacturing leaders and team members on topics related to process improvement, quality, advanced technology, energy management, sustainability, and more. Courses are conducted throughout the year at our Atlanta campus as well as custom courses held at your location. We also offer a Manufacturing Leadership Certificate to educate new or rising leaders of a company or those needing a refresher in how to lead, support, and sustain continuous-improvement efforts across the entire manufacturing plant.

Please note this listing only includes upcoming classroom-based training courses. For online course information or courses scheduled later in 2019, please check our Training Page.

GaMEP Webinars

GaMEP offers targeted and statewide webinars throughout the year to assist manufacturers with quick training on a particular topic.

Partner Events

GaMEP supports our partners as they host events throughout the state to provide additional networking and educational opportunities for manufacturers.