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Fresh Beginnings at TechHelp
 Renewal is in the air as Spring 2019 arrives and new TechHelp staff members take root and flourish. New staff members include Food Specialist, Catherine Cantley (L), who brings a wealth of new skills, expertise, and service offerings to the TechHelp Team. Catherine is an experienced Senior Research and Development Manager with demonstrated expertise in food manufacturing, process engineering, product optimization, food safety, and sensory and consumer science. Catherine offers a wide range of services that you can leverage within your company.
Learn more about Catherine from Catherine in this short video that explores "Manufacturing Variability and Sample Size". The video includes an explanation of Demming's Funnel Experiment and a useful QA Macro for determining sample size that Catherine will send to you upon request. If you'd like to explore this or other topics in more detail, contact Catherine to schedule a meeting or a free assessment of your operation.
TechHelp is also pleased to welcome Jolene Cram (R) to the team. Jolene is the Food Safety Project Manager for a multi-state initiative of the MEP National Network, of which the TechHelp is a part. Jolene will assist in connecting food  manufacturers and growers in Montana, Idaho, and Washington with food safety specialists and programs in the region.
TechHelp's FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course on April 29-30 at North Idaho College in Post Falls, ID is a great example of how Catherine and Jolene are working together to meet the needs of food producers in the region. The course will be taught by Craig Doan of TechHelp's sister center, Impact Washington, and will draw attendees from across the tri-state area.
TechHelp's New Product Development Team at the Boise State NPD Lab is emerging from its annual graduation turnover. Mechanical Engineering students, Caleb Picklesimer and Jordan Lundgren, join the long line of student employees who have provided key product design, development, and prototyping services to Idaho inventors and entrepreneurs. Caleb and Jordan bring fresh skill sets and perspectives that will continue to make the lab a vital resource.
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FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Workshop
April 29-30 at NIC in Post Falls, ID
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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food requires nearly every food facility to staff a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) who can write or reanalyze their Food Safety Plan. If your plant does not yet have a PCQI, or you want to take advantage of a food safety and risk assessment training without traveling out of Idaho, our 2-day Preventive Controls for Human Food Course in Post Falls is a great opportunity. This is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by the FDA and led by Craig Doan, a Lead FSPCA Instructor. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion directly from the FSPCA and meet the PCQI requirements. If you have questions about FSMA or you seek specific course information, contact Catherine Cantley at 208-426-2181 or catherinecantley@techhelp.org.
- Class run from 8 am – 6 pm on April 29-30, 2019 at North Idaho College in Post Falls, Idaho
- The workshop fee is $750/person before April 5 and $850 after. Send 2 or more people and earn a $50/person discount.
- SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY.
- See full course details.
- For registration assistance contact Jane Hokanson at 208-426-3820 or janehokanson@techhelp.org.
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Exporting Fundamentals
April 16 at Idaho Department of Ag in Boise
Early Bird Registration of $45 Until April 5
The Idaho District Export Council is excited to welcome back to Boise, Mike Allocca, who will share his encyclopedic knowledge of exporting and his years of practical experience during a 1/2 day Seminar on Export Fundamentals. The seminar takes place Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Idaho State Department of Agriculture at 2270 Old Penitentiary Road in Boise. The seminar will meet the needs of anyone interested in or involved with exports, sales, customer service, traffic management, and purchasing.
- Cost is $45 per person for those who register by April 5th. After April 5, the cost increases to $75 per person. Attendees will receive all reference materials, morning coffee/tea & lunch.
- Early Bird Registration Here
- Registration will close on April 12th.
- Seating is limited, reservations & payment are required to guarantee a seat.
- For additional information or questions, contact Jennifer Verdon of Idaho Commerce and the DEC at 208.287.3165 or Jennifer.Verdon@commerce.idaho.gov.
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I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo
May 28-29, 2019 in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Get your summer off to a smart start by participating in the annual I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo on May 28th and 29th (golf, float, or fly on the 30th) at the spectacular Coeur d'Alene Resort in North Idaho.
The I-90 Corridor is a growing part of the aerospace supply chain and this conference is a wonderful opportunity for you and your company to be part of this surge. Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with regional aerospace manufacturers and learn more about the latest supply chain trends and opportunities.
Last spring this event attracted 200 plus attendees and 50 exhibitors and buyer representatives. This year promises to be even bigger and better with more representatives from aerospace manufacturers across the region and an expanded expo of vendors and service providers that support the industry.
The keynote speaker will be Tom Mueller, the Propulsion Chief Technology Officer at Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX).
Tyler Alvarado of Idaho's own Continuous Composites will be the featured speaker at the kick-off reception on Tuesday night. Tyler has been in Paris where Continous Composites won a World 2019 JEC Innovation Award for International 3D Printing. Learn how Continuous Composites is pushing the boundaries of 3D printing around the world.
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Courses
In Session and Full
Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Courses in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Nampa. The Idaho Falls course finished up March 21 and the Twin course ends on April 9. Our Nampa course that begins on April 4 is FULL. Let us know If you are interested in a future course, would like to learn more about Lean Six Sigma, or are interested in implementing LSS in your facility.
TechHelp's Dave O'Connell will lead a 5S & Lean Manufacturing Course on April 3 & 10 at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. The course will introduce attendees to Lean Manufacturing and its focus on eliminating waste throughout the enterprise and creating cost savings while establishing an environment of continuous improvement.
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TechHelp Welcomes New Student Employees to NPD Lab @ Boise State
Above, TechHelp Student Employee, Dylan Rolleigh (L), works on an NPD project while Lab Manager, Blaise Lawless, familiarizes a visitor with lab services.
As Spring returns to Idaho, we give a warm welcome to the newest members of the NPD Lab Team. Caleb Picklesimer and Jordan Lundgren will join the existing lab team of Dylan Rolleigh and Blaise Lawless in providing design, engineering and prototyping services to Idaho clients.
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March 2019
CSI Workforce 10th Annual Safety & Business Fest
March 25 in Twin Falls
2019 Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge-Finalist Competition
March 27, Boise, ID
April 2019
5S & Lean Manufacturing Training
April 3 @ CSI in Twin Falls with TechHelp's Dave O'Connell
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course (FULL)
April 4, Nampa, ID
2019 Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium
April 4 @ Fort Hall, ID
Montana FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course
April 10 in Bozeman, MT
Tour of Bestbath with SWI-MA
April 16 in Caldwell, ID
Exporting Fundamentals with Noted Export Expert Mike Alloca
April 16 in Boise, ID
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
April 23 in Kennewick, WA
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course
April 29 - 30 in Post Falls, ID
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TechHelp's university-based Manufacturing Specialists stand ready to provide information, training, and services that will help Idaho manufacturers improve competitiveness and profitability.
Click the button below to schedule a free consultation with our Manufacturing Specialists.
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