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Made Here! MFG Day 2018 Oct 16-17
Ford Idaho Center in Nampa

Don't Miss the General Public Expo & Job Fair From 3-6pm on the 17th
Dear Friends of Idaho Manufacturing,

Response to Idaho's Made Here Event has been tremendous. We expect over 500 youngsters to attend the Student Expo Session between 10 am and 2 pm on Wednesday, October 17. We would like to draw your attention to the GENERAL PUBLIC EXPO & JOB FAIR SESSION from 3 pm - 6 pm on the 17th.  Typically, our afternoon session offers a more relaxed environment that gives attendees opportunities to spend quality time with exhibitors. You'll get to ask questions and play an active role in product demonstrations. You can also take part in the afternoon JOB FAIR and learn about great employment opportunities and careers in Idaho's manufacturing sector. 

What is MFG (Manufacturing) Day?

  • A VIP RECEPTION and AWARDS PRESENTATION the evening of October 16 for SWI-MA members, expo exhibitors, manufacturers, industry supporters, legislators and regional dignitaries
  • “MADE HERE!” EXPO on October 17 is Free & Open to the Public! The EXPO features exhibitors showcasing the products they manufacture here in Idaho; 3-D printers, robotics demonstrations, drones, industrial equipment, and hands-on displays
    • STUDENT EXPO SESSION (10am-2pm) open to all secondary and post-secondary students, educators and school groups
    • GENERAL PUBLIC & JOB FAIR SESSION (3pm-6pm) for applicants interested in manufacturing and related industries

2018’s event will include:

  • 75+ Manufacturing and Industry-related Exhibitors
  • 1,500+attendees, including students and the general public
  • Job Fair, open to the public
  • Highlights include
    • Micron STEM Bus Mobile Lab
    • College of Southern Idaho Mobile Cheese Manufacturing Lab
    • Local manufacturing companies showing off the vast array of locally manufactured products
    • Presentations with drones, robots, and more

Exhibition Opportunities Still Available 

Exhibitor registration is open and filling fast. Contact Tiffany Englar at tiffany@swi-ma.org 
An annual event that occurs in October, MFG DAY is a national celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. SWI- MA’s 2016 event had 30 exhibitors and hosted more than 500 attendees, including over 350 students. This year will offer more exhibitors and will be combined with a job fair to connect manufacturing companies and job-seekers.
More About MFG Day 2018
Lean Six Sigma Public Green Belt Course
Starts 9/27 in Nampa
Idaho Falls Course in the Works

TechHelp’s Operational Excellence Team Team of Dave O’ConnellGene Hamacher, and Gregg Lynde will kick off a public Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course in the Treasure Valley on September 27 at the SBDC Nampa Business Accelerator. The Nampa course includes full-day sessions on 9/27, 10/17, 11/1 and 11/29 of 2018. 

The team will schedule a course in Eastern Idaho for later this year. Let us know if you are interested in attending the Eastern Idaho Course. 

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a well-known approach for achieving operational excellence that does more than simply improve production processes. LSS combines the process improvement benefits of Lean with the statistical process control (SPC) benefits of Six Sigma. It takes advantage of the “value-added” focus of Lean while maintaining the statistical rigors of Six Sigma. This series will include four full-day training sessions with three weeks between sessions for participants to complete project work that is an essential part of the LSSGB program.

Learn More About the Nampa Course
Interested in the Idaho Falls Course?
Upcoming Food Safety Workshops in Boise
Provided by Food Safety NorthWest

INTERNAL AUDITOR WORKSHOP

  • Boise, Idaho: The Riverside Hotel
  • October 10, 2018
  • Course based on the ISO 19011:2011 Guideline for Auditing standard
  • Meets the requirements of BRC, SQF, and PrimusGFS as formal internal auditor training
  • Register Here

ADVANCED FSMA COURSE​

  • Boise, Idaho: The Riverside Hotel
  • October 11, 2018
  • Includes a deep dive into Preventive Controls for Human Food guidances, including the “PCHF hazard and controls guide” (Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Guidance for Industry) with hazards tables
  • Covers Facility Registration, Intentional Adulteration rule, Sanitary Transport rule, FSVP, and Whistleblower Provision
  • Exciting learning through interactive group exercises and Turning Point technology!
  • Register Here
 

September 2018

SBIR Road Tour 2018-Rexburg 
September 24

SBIR Road Tour 2018-Ketchum
September 25

Manufacturing Matters Dinner
September 25 in Spokane, WA

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course in Nampa 
Four-Class Course Begins September 27 in Nampa

2018 Boise Angel Worx & Deal Forum
September 28 at Boise State
 
October 2018

Idaho Governor's Trade Mission to Toronto Canada
October 1-4

Internal Auditor Workshop w Food Safety Northwest
October 10 in Boise

Advanced FSMA Course w Food Safety Northwest
October 11 in Boise

Made Here! MFG Day 2018 VIP Reception at Ford Idaho Center - October 16 in Nampa

Made Here! MFG Day 2018 Expo & Job Fair at Ford Idaho Center - October 17 in Nampa

Partner News & Events

Boise State Center for Professional Development

Idaho State Continuing Ed & Workforce Training

U of I Catching Up with CALS

Idaho Small Business Development Center

Zions Bank

Trailhead Boise

Idaho Innovation Collective

Impact Washington - News & Events from TechHelp's Sister Center in Washington State

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TechHelp was thrilled to work with Intel and NexCOBOT to bring the Smart Manufacturing Workshop to Boise State on September 5, 2018. This event built upon the momentum that began TechHelp's Steve Hatten kicks off the Smart Manufacturing Workshop at Boise State. in June with the creation of the Robot Control Lab at the Boise State College of Engineering.
Picture Story of Smart Manufacturing Event

SWI-MA Hosts Tour of Intermountain 3D

On Thursday, September 20, members of the Southwest Idaho Manufacturers' Alliance enjoyed a fascinating tour of Boise's Intermountain 3D Inc. Intermountain 3D is a printing service bureau and authorized 3D Systems reseller, with a mission to help manufacturers in the intermountain west incorporate new additive manufacturing technologies into their current processes. Intermountain 3D prints high-resolution prototypes and short-run production parts for product development, packaging, tooling, and other purposes. The company offers a reverse engineering service for older or obsolete parts that require CAD-models.  For businesses ready to embrace 3D printing technologies, Intermountain 3D sells and services 3D Systems equipment and software. Intermountain 3D recently added a sophisticated SLS printer that was the star of the tour. 

Above, Brian Hoffman (L) of Intermountain 3D explains a 3D printed part to Oster Hernandez of the College of Western Idaho. 

Visit our Picture Story to learn more about Intermountain 3D.
 
Learn More about Intermountain 3D
Save The Date - May 28-29, 2019
I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
TechHelp's Gene Hamacher, above, and the rest of the team are already looking forward to the 2019 I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo on May 28-29 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This event is designed specifically for aerospace manufacturers seeking to expand their industry knowledge and build their business. Participants learn about the latest industry trends, challenges, and forecasts, and have the opportunity to network with peers, prospective customers, and vendors from the region’s aerospace supply chain.
Learn More About the 2019 I90 Event


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Burley - Jobs at McCain Food

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