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Events

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 Megan Johnson, GaMEP Marketing Manager, Outreach, at ude.hcetag.etavonninull@nosnhoj.nagem.

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  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

    All day
    04/04/2023-04/05/2023

    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a preventative plan which identifies hazards and documents the activities needed to control or eliminate them. In this two-day course, you’ll learn the history of HACCP, the five preliminary steps and seven principles needed to construct a HACCP plan, how to identify hazards, details on the governmental expectations of HACCP, required documentation, and keys to practical implementation of these plans to ensure a robust and sustainable food safety system.

    Click here for more information or to register 

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  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

    All day
    04/05/2023-04/05/2023

    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a preventative plan which identifies hazards and documents the activities needed to control or eliminate them. In this two-day course, you’ll learn the history of HACCP, the five preliminary steps and seven principles needed to construct a HACCP plan, how to identify hazards, details on the governmental expectations of HACCP, required documentation, and keys to practical implementation of these plans to ensure a robust and sustainable food safety system.

    Click here for more information or to register 

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  • Macon MGM: Understanding Your Customer Base to Drive Business

    Macon MGM: Understanding Your Customer Base to Drive Business

    11:30 am-1:30 pm
    04/11/2023

    Do you really know who your best customers are? Have you taken a look at the numbers recently? Discover how to mine your own data to get a better understanding of your current customer base, their buying behavior, and what makes a top customer for your company.

    • Speaker: Katie Takacs, GaMEP Group Manager, Marketing
    • Price: $20 (lunch included) if you register by April 3rd. Price will increase to $25 on April 4th.
    • Location: Central Georgia Technical College in Macon

    For more information, click here. 

    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 Albany, Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Covington, Dalton, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, LaGrange, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.

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  • Albany MGM: Best Practices for New Employee Retention

    Albany MGM: Best Practices for New Employee Retention

    11:30 am-1:30 pm
    04/12/2023

    One of the biggest challenges companies are facing today is employee retention. And the hiring process is where this starts. It’s not just about hiring the right employees – it’s also about setting them up for success and increasing the chances of them sticking around.

    • Speaker: Vance Merritt, GaMEP Project Manager
    • Price: $20 (lunch included) if you register by April 3rd. Price will increase to $25 on April 4th.
    • Location: Thronateeska Heritage Center

    For more information, click here. 

    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 Albany, Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Covington, Dalton, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, LaGrange, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.

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  • Exploring, Inc. Facility Tour

    Exploring, Inc. Facility Tour

    7:30 am-9:30 am
    04/19/2023

    This rapidly growing company manufactures a fascinating array of products – including global theme park props and environments, stage sets for famous Broadway plays, interactive tradeshow booths, retail displays for companies with household name recognition, and much more!

    Click here to register or for more information. 

  • Clarkston MGM: Implementing New Technology: Preparing Your Team and Process

    Clarkston MGM: Implementing New Technology: Preparing Your Team and Process

    11:30 am-1:30 pm
    04/19/2023

    Navigating the implementation of new technology at your plant can be complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Ensure success by using planning and project management best practices that reduce risk and minimize disruptions to existing operations.

    • Speakers: Tom Sammon, GaMEP Project Manager and Brad Wood, GaMEP Project Manager
    • Price: $20 (lunch included) if you register by April 10th. Price will increase to $25 on April 11th.
    • Location: Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    For more information, click here. 

    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 Albany, Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Covington, Dalton, Jefferson, LaGrange, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.

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  • Wasted at Work – Tips for Reducing Fatigue and Injury in the Workplace

    Wasted at Work – Tips for Reducing Fatigue and Injury in the Workplace

    1:00 pm-2:00 pm
    04/26/2023

    Join us for a discussion on successful fatigue management with Georgia Tech industry experts, including GaMEP Operational Excellence Group Manager, Paul Todd. We’ll explore the causes and effects of workplace fatigue and provide tips on how organizations can help their workers stay mentally and physically energized and engaged while on the job. The costs of fatigue can be burdensome, dangerous, and costly for industries of all kinds — let’s talk about how to address it.

    Click here for more information or to register.

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GaMEP Manufacturing Growth Meeting Events

This quarterly educational event series delivers actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business.

  • Understanding Your Customer Base to Drive Business – April 11th in Macon
  • Best Practices for New Employee Retention – April 12th in Albany
  • Implementing New Technology: Preparing Your Team and Process – April 19th in Clarkston
  • Leveraging Industry 4.0 Technologies to Improve Organizational Competitiveness – April 27th in Augusta
  • Best Practices for New Employee Retention – May 10th in Jefferson
  • Building Better Leaders with Empathy, Support, and Self-esteem – May 16th in Acworth

Color Key Block - Gray - Designated that the event is a webinar. Additional GaMEP Events and Webinars

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

  • Taking Your Food Business to the Next Level – May 17th in Metter

Color Key Block - Gold - Designated that the event is a Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Course.  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.

GaMEP offers two certificate programs. The Manufacturing Leadership Certificate prepares individuals to lead, improve, and sustain an organization’s long-term operational and business performance. The Quality Core Tools Certificate trains your team to meet the quality requirements necessary to maintain and grow your business.

  • Leading for Organizational Excellence – March 29th – May 11th – Online
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food and Beverage Manufacturing – April 4th – 5th in Atlanta

Please note this listing only includes upcoming training courses. For information on courses scheduled later in the year, please check our Training Page.

Color Key Block - Green - Designated that the event is partner event. Partner Events

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

  • Get Ready for Renewables! A Primer on the Inflation Reduction Act for Manufacturing Companies – April 12th – Online
  • Exploring Inc. Facility Tour – April 19th in Atlanta
  • Wasted at Work – Tips for Reducing Fatigue and Injury in the Workplace – April 26th – Online

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