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 Specialist, at ude.hcetag.etavonninull@nosnhoj.nagem.

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8	9 ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training All day 09/09/2019-09/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso9001-2015-lead-auditor-training-2-2-2/2019-09-09/ Learn how to approach ISO 9001:2015 registration from the professional lead auditor’s point of view and focus on key audit skills that enhance auditing capability. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2z7fPNI	10 ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training All day 09/10/2019-09/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso9001-2015-lead-auditor-training-2-2-2/2019-09-09/ Learn how to approach ISO 9001:2015 registration from the professional lead auditor’s point of view and focus on key audit skills that enhance auditing capability. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2z7fPNI High Performance Supply Chain and Warehouse Workshop High Performance Supply Chain and Warehouse Workshop 8:00 am-5:00 pm 09/10/2019-09/11/2019 https://gamep.org/event/high-performance-supply-chain-and-warehouse-workshop/2019-09-10/ Learn to use Lean principles to optimize your supply chain management and warehouse operations. Find out more and register at: http://bit.ly/2NuUibE Webinar: How to Take a Proactive Approach to Marketing Your Machine Shop Webinar: How to Take a Proactive Approach to Marketing Your Machine Shop 11:30 am-12:30 pm 09/10/2019 https://gamep.org/event/machine-shop-marketing/2019-09-10/ Does most of your business stem from less than 10 customers? If so does it keep you up at night wondering what would happen to your business if one or more of those customers took their orders elsewhere? it’s incredibly important to develop a proactive approach to diversifying your customer base. By looking at the top traits of your clients, identifying additional companies that look like them, and turning your website into a lead generation tool, you will be able to expand your reach and grow your business. By attending this webinar you will be able to: Identify top similarities within your current customer base Find new, comparable customers to grow your business Develop a marketing plan to reach these customers Turn your website from a passive tool to a lead generation tool For more information and to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/947000967874853889	11 ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training All day 09/11/2019-09/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso9001-2015-lead-auditor-training-2-2-2/2019-09-09/ Learn how to approach ISO 9001:2015 registration from the professional lead auditor’s point of view and focus on key audit skills that enhance auditing capability. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2z7fPNI High Performance Supply Chain and Warehouse Workshop High Performance Supply Chain and Warehouse Workshop 8:00 am-5:00 pm 09/11/2019-09/11/2019 https://gamep.org/event/high-performance-supply-chain-and-warehouse-workshop/2019-09-10/ Learn to use Lean principles to optimize your supply chain management and warehouse operations. Find out more and register at: http://bit.ly/2NuUibE Columbus MGM: Transformative Strategic Planning Columbus MGM: Transformative Strategic Planning 11:30 am-1:30 pm 09/11/2019 https://gamep.org/event/culture-problem-solvers-columbus-2-3/2019-09-11/ Obtain organizational alignment through a disciplined Strategy Development and Deployment Process. Speaker: Mike Stonecipher, GaMEP Project Manager Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center Register at: https://bit.ly/2XHxpoW 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.	12 ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training All day 09/12/2019-09/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso9001-2015-lead-auditor-training-2-2-2/2019-09-09/ Learn how to approach ISO 9001:2015 registration from the professional lead auditor’s point of view and focus on key audit skills that enhance auditing capability. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2z7fPNI High Performance Supply Chain and Warehouse Workshop High Performance Supply Chain and Warehouse Workshop 8:00 am-1:00 pm 09/12/2019 https://gamep.org/event/high-performance-supply-chain-and-warehouse-workshop-2/2019-09-12/ Learn to use Lean principles to optimize your supply chain management and warehouse operations. Find out more and register at: http://bit.ly/2NuUibE	13 ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training All day 09/13/2019-09/13/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso9001-2015-lead-auditor-training-2-2-2/2019-09-09/ Learn how to approach ISO 9001:2015 registration from the professional lead auditor’s point of view and focus on key audit skills that enhance auditing capability. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2z7fPNI	14
15	16 ISO 14001 Overview ISO 14001 Overview All day 09/16/2019 https://gamep.org/event/iso-14001-overview-2/2019-09-16/ Learn to identify your organization’s opportunities to meet requirements for ISO 14001 and gain an understanding of successful implementation factors. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2PUXOvz	17	18 Leading for Organizational Excellence Leading for Organizational Excellence All day 09/18/2019 https://gamep.org/event/leading-for-oe-2/2019-09-18/ Would you like to lead with organizational excellence? In this course, you will gain an understanding of the basic framework of effective leadership. Instructors will cover the importance of building and engaging leadership teams within your organization. Walk away knowing how to overcome the barriers and challenges in today’s manufacturing environment, and to successfully engage a culture of organizational excellence. This course completes on October 30th with a final competencies review in GoToMeeting. Students will be provided instructions for this activity in class on September 19th. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2Qe2ytl	19	20	21
22	23 Implementing Your ISO 9001:2015 System Implementing Your ISO 9001:2015 System All day 09/23/2019-09/25/2019 https://gamep.org/event/implementing-your-iso-9001-2015-system-2-2-2/2019-09-23/ Develop an implementation plan that will meet the new ISO 9001:2015 requirements and prepare you for your certification audit. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2zmt8dF	24 Implementing Your ISO 9001:2015 System Implementing Your ISO 9001:2015 System All day 09/24/2019-09/25/2019 https://gamep.org/event/implementing-your-iso-9001-2015-system-2-2-2/2019-09-23/ Develop an implementation plan that will meet the new ISO 9001:2015 requirements and prepare you for your certification audit. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2zmt8dF	25 Implementing Your ISO 9001:2015 System Implementing Your ISO 9001:2015 System All day 09/25/2019-09/25/2019 https://gamep.org/event/implementing-your-iso-9001-2015-system-2-2-2/2019-09-23/ Develop an implementation plan that will meet the new ISO 9001:2015 requirements and prepare you for your certification audit. For more information and to register: https://b.gatech.edu/2zmt8dF Macon MGM: OSHA Updates and Tools to Improve Workplace Safety Macon MGM: OSHA Updates and Tools to Improve Workplace Safety 9:00 am-1:00 pm 09/25/2019 https://gamep.org/event/osha-updates-mgm-2/2019-09-25/ Prevent future workplace injuries and avoid potential citations by meeting OSHA requirements and learning how to use simple tools to help assess risks at your plant. Speaker: Neely Bridges, Research Engineer with Georgia Tech Safety, Health, and Environmental Price: $25 (light breakfast and lunch included) Location: Central Georgia Technical College in Macon Find out more and register at: https://bit.ly/2LGf4TA 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.	26 Ninth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event Ninth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event 7:30 am-2:45 pm 09/26/2019 https://gamep.org/event/next-generation-signature-event/2019-09-26/ Featuring speakers and panelists from the most highly innnovative companies. This event has sold out the last two years, please register early! SunTrust Park Atlanta, GA Early Registration – $99, includes all speakers & panels and breakfast & lunch / Tables of 10 $900. For more information and to register: http://www.nextgenerationmfg.org/events.aspx	27	28
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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.

GaMEP and Partner Events

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