The NMA is currently reviewing the conference and feedback forms. A postmortem is scheduled for next week. We will review all of your feedback and look at the metrics from the conference as a whole. Thanks to everyone for attending a fantastic conference. My hope is that everyone who attended found something they can apply in their business to make them more safe, productive or competitive.
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Workshop Presentations: Ergonomics of Lean - Blake McGowan Helping Manufacturers Gain a Competitive Advantage - IDN and Launch Lab Representatives Helping Manufacturers Gain Competeive Advantage – Nessis Case Study - Kathleen Niles and Nebe Tamburro Productivity Assessments – Kick Starting Your Productivity Journey - Mike Hewitt and Project Participants Sustainability Networking Group - SNG members Balanced Score Cards - Terry McCullough from Savage Arms Innovation Planning and Execution - Stewart Anderson, Angelo Lyall, Unitrak examples Precision the Benefits of Consortiums - Tom Sayer Closing the Gaps At Wheetabix – Developing Training Programs - Brian Peterson and Stan Duncan Keynote Presentations:
The organizing committee did a fantastic job to bring in speakers and topics that were particularly relevant given the global economic situation. Keynote speakers include Jayson Myers, President of the CME who discussed the challenges manufacturers will face in the next 5 to 10 years. Mr. Myers also highlighted tremendous opportunities for the attendees to attack. The second keynote speaker Kris Stevens, executive director of Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, discussed Green Energy and how it is being applied in Ontario, what opportunities exist for manufacturers and consumers. All of the presentations from the conference will be available shortly. Below you will find the Jayson Myers key note address available for download. Jayson Myers – Current Economic Situation and Outlook
Hope to see you there. Click now and register and beat the early bird deadline. Jayson Myers
Mr Myers will review what is happening in Ontario manufacturing, and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. While facing more intense competition, a highly uncertain economy, and rapidly changing market conditions, it will be up to manufacturers to take the lead in developing new customers, differentiating their products and services, and continually improving business processes. Ontario Manufacturers will need new business strategies and effective ways of mobilizing people to transform their organizations to meet new business objectives.
Kris Stevens (sponsored by RBC) Kristopher Stevens is a frequent speaker on sustainable energy and Community Power across North America. He is a “transformative entrepreneur” with experience on three continents in the corporate, public and non-profit sectors. He specializes in stakeholder engagement, sustainable energy policy, corporate communications and strategic planning. Mr Stevens is the executive director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, which actively champions Community Power and the evolution of Ontario’s electricity sector to 100% sustainable energy. Come and learn more about how energy will affect your bottom line in the years to come. Register for the conference today and take advantage of the early bird pricing! The conference will be on November 9th, 2011 at the Holiday Inn in Trenton, ON. Get DIRECTIONS HERE.
The recent Tri-Asscoation Manufacturers Initiative wrapped up paying out at total of $180,000+ to Northumberland Manufacturers. 16 local manufacturers applied and were approved for funding. Through the course of this program 89 displaced workers or interns were hired. “This was an excellent program for our manufacturers here in Northumberland County” says Dan Ross, the president of the NMA, “It allowed many of our manufacturers to upgrade the skills of their workforce through training and provided incentive to bring back workers.” This funding was available to the manufacturing members of the Kawartha, Northumberland and Quinte Manufacturers’ Associations. The program was designed to pay 50% of the approved third-party net training costs or provide a rebate of $1,000 per intern hired for a minimum of three months. This funding program closed on March 31, 2011. This program was supported by funds from Federal Government through the Fed Dev vehicle. In June, the NMA hosted their annual golf tournament at Ashbrook Golf Course. Although there was the threat of rain, the day turned out to be beautiful. All teams had fun at the event and it was an excellent opportunity for some networking with local manufacturers. Golfing was followed by a steak dinner and prizes. Thanks to everyone who participated in the golf tournament this year.
The QMA/KMA/NMA Tri-Association Conference date has been announced. The conference will be held Wednesday November 9th, 2011 at the Holiday Inn in Trenton. This is the first time the conference will be held in the Quinte region. Theme, speakers, key notes, cost etc will be announced closer to the date. Please save the date in your calendar.
The NMA recently presented to the Northumberland County Council on the new Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) being brought to Northumberland called Innovation Durham Northumberland (IDN). IDN will be part of a province-wide network that will provide commercialization support for entrepreneurs and business. The IDN will also provide access to a province wide network of experts, academics, companies, investors, government agencies and others who can help continue to grow ideas and businesses. The NMA in partnership with the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance helped make the IDN possible. The IDN will house offices at UOIT in Oshawa, Durham College in Whitby and at the Northumberland Manufacturing Association offices in Cobourg. This presentation was covered by Northumberland News and can be read here: http://www.northumberlandnews.com/article/175971 |
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