The GaMEP has two open positions. If you are interested or know someone that would be, please submit a resume online and email a copy to me, so that I can pass it along to the hiring manager.

• Coastal Region Manager (based in Savannah, Ga.) - (Insert 0168725 under Requisition Number in Search Criteria)
• Project Manager (based in Albany, Ga.) - (Insert 0168610 under Requisition Number in Search Criteria)

$75,000 Funding Opportunity

Have you experienced a 5% or more decline in sales and employment due to import competition? 

If so, did you know that you may qualify for up to $75,000 in funding? Based on need and the firms’ ability to match the award, this grant allows the Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (SETAAC) to work with manufacturers on projects around strategic marketing, target market identification, lean manufacturing, website design, production system innovation, and more.

 

Apply today or email Tracy Cole

 

Funding is provided to SETAAC by the U.S. Economic Development Administration through the Department of Commerce.

Join the GaMEP at Georgia Tech at the 3rd annual Next Generation Manufacturing Conference. Registration is $99 and is now open. At the conference, you will hear from four Georgia manufacturers on how their company has embraced innovation and technology. Also you will hear from Chart Industries as they present their findings on implementing an innovation management process into their company. Seating is limited (2011 and 2012 conferences sold out). Reserve your seat today.

Cash Flow Optimizer Webinar

As a business owner, it is important to be able to:

• View a snapshot of your cash flow - anytime, anywhere
• Measure your cash flow to make informed purchasing and reinvestment decisions
• Forecast, using different scenarios
• Track the ins and outs of cash flow
• Set alerts to anticipate potential cash shortfalls

Attend a no-cost, cash flow optimizer webinar (hosted by PNC) on either August 28 (12-1 p.m.) or September 10 (9-10 a.m.)

In support of Secretary Vilsack’s implementation of President Obama’s agenda to put Americans back to work and create an economy built to last, the USDA will host the Rural Small Business Connections, a training event to provide small businesses with a series of educational networking sessions and opportunities on how to successfully do business with USDA and other Federal agencies. Join the event in Macon - for more information, email Joe Beaulieu.

IndustryWeek Names 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers

Bill Ritsch

North Metro Atlanta Region Manager

Atlanta, GA

678-294-1579