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.
In today’s environment, many manufacturers struggle to fill open positions and keep their existing workforce. Discover how to evaluate and optimize the hiring criteria/process, onboarding, and training process based on current performance to increase retention.
- Speaker: Vance Merritt, GaMEP Project Manager
- Price: $20 (lunch included) if you register by April 24th. Price will increase to $25 on April 25th.
- Location: Historic Jackson County Courthouse in Jefferson
For more information and to register, 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.
If you aspire to develop better leaders at your organization, there’s an emotional element you need to consider. It’s what helps you successfully coach teams, manage stress, improve morale, deliver feedback, and increase employee engagement. This element is called Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
ALBAform Tour
ALBAform is second generation family business with 30+ years of experience and manufacturing locations in the U.S. and the Czech Republic. ALBAform’s expertise is in forming, welding and assembling metal components for the automotive, agriculture, and e-mobility sectors. Join us to see this amazing company and their expanded operations and workforce.
Taking Your Food Business to the Next Level
Do you want to grow your sales and distribution beyond local markets? Do you have a one-of-a-kind food product that you want to pitch to larger retailers? Are you wondering if retail is right for you or if you should consider other business models?
Join us May 17th in Metter for “Taking Your Food Business to the Next Level” to gain an inside perspective from experts in food retail, distribution, packaging, food safety, & branding.
For more information and to register, click here.
GaMEP Manufacturing Growth Meeting Events
GaMEP Manufacturing Growth Meeting EventsThis quarterly educational event series delivers actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business.
Additional GaMEP Events and Webinars
Additional GaMEP Events and WebinarsGaMEP offers targeted and statewide webinars throughout the year to assist manufacturers with quick training on a particular topic.
- Food Safety Friday: Food Safety Cohort Webinar – December 8th Virtual
- Focus on Food Networking Event – March 12th in Atlanta
GaMEP Training Courses
GaMEP Training CoursesGaMEP 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.
Please note this listing only includes upcoming training courses. For information on courses scheduled later in the year, please check our Training Page.
Partner Events
Partner EventsGaMEP hosts and supports our partners as they host events throughout the state to provide additional networking and educational opportunities for manufacturers.