Upcoming Events
Session I: Introduction to Government Contracting and Conducting Market Research in the Federal Marketplace (click here for details)
This workshop will provide an introductory overview of government contracting and provide participants with the market research tools necessary to help them determine whether the federal government purchases the products and/or services that their business offers.
Dates:Wednesday, February 3, 2010,
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: KVCOG, 17 Main Street, Fairfield, ME 04937
Cost: Free
Registration: Heather Carey, KVCOG, (207) 453-4258, ext. 11. Please provide Company name, name(s) of attendee(s), applicable email address/telephone number, and specify the name of the workshop.
Session II: Understanding the Federal Contracting Proposal Process (click here for details)
Responding to a federal solicitation may appear daunting at first. This workshop is designed to break the solicitation down into its constituent parts so that the business can understand each one. Some of the pricing models or contract types such as fixed price, time and materials cost reimbursement and indefinite delivery indefinite quantity will be reviewed as well as some typical contract forms.
Dates:Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: KVCOG, 17 Main Street, Fairfield, ME 04937
Cost: Free
Registration: Heather Carey, KVCOG, (207) 453-4258, ext. 11. Please provide Company name, name(s) of attendee(s), applicable email address/telephone number, and specify the name of the workshop.
Session III: Introduction to General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contracts (click here for details)
One of the major ways that the federal government buys products and services is through General Services Administration (GSA) schedules. Oftentimes, a federal buyer will tell a business to "please get on the 'Schedule.'" This is because it makes it easier for the contracting officer to place an order from a business that is a GSA schedule holder. However, not all businesses should or need to devote the time and effort to get on a GSA schedule. This workshop will provide participants with an introduction to GSA Schedule contracts and provide tools to help them determine whether a GSA schedule contract might be a good fit for their business.
Dates:Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: KVCOG, 17 Main Street, Fairfield, ME 04937
Cost: Free
Registration: Heather Carey, KVCOG, (207) 453-4258, ext. 11. Please provide Company name, name(s) of attendee(s), applicable email address/telephone number, and specify the name of the workshop.
Principles of Lean Workshop (click here for details)
Traditional manufacturing philosophies stress high utilization of machinery and manpower with little concern for cycle time or manufacturing waste. Lean manufacturing focuses on creating greater production efficiencies by implementing value-added activities to minimize waste. By utilizing a simulated learning environment, workshop participants experience a complete Lean transformation and learn how to implement Lean principles within their own company. By introducing and implementing Lean principles, your company can improve efficiencies, reduce waste, increase profitability and provide customers with high quality products at competitive prices.
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (sign-in at 7:30 a.m.)
Location: Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, 125 Manley Road, Auburn, ME
Cost: $295 per person (includes breakfast and lunch)
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Valuing and Accelerating Your Innovations
Do you have ideas?
Are you tired of trying to guess what your innovation is really worth?
Are you looking for connections to help you accelerate your innovation?
If you said "Yes" to one of these questions, this workshop is for you! Turn your innovation concepts into easy to understand business plans.
Here's how it works:
Translate it. Through an interactive workshop, you'll 'translate' your idea into a simple description that anyone can understand, regardless of their background.
Value it. After your idea is translated, you'll gather key data to run a Merwyn Business Simulation that gives you a total assessment of your innovation in one easy-to-understand scorecard, including how much you will sell, the quality of your idea, innovation readiness and proprietary protection, and royalty rates expectations.
Sell it. License it. Distribute it. Find a manufacturer or investor or partner for it.
In addition, we'll teach you how to list your innovation in the new Maine and USA National Innovation Marketplaces that will go "live" on the Internet on April 22, 2009. Maine inventors and businesspeople who attend one of these workshops will receive a free passcode that allows them to create public listing of their innovation in the marketplaces (a $2000 value) as long as it is completed within seven (7) days of workshop attendance. The USA National Innovation Marketplace is an Internet-based Open Innovation Marketplace that connects innovation sellers, buyers, investors, manufacturers and distributors. It provides an innovation research report and sales forecast that buyers can understand in 60 seconds.
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Central & Southern Maine Lean Manufacturing Round Tables (click here for details)
The sessions will have a Lean focus and provide opportunities for sharing real world experiences related to Lean Manufacturing.
In these sessions, you will:
• Learn and discuss best practices in Lean Manufacturing
• Develop a local support system and Lean networking opportunities
• Tour Lean companies
• Gain an understanding of the Shingo Prize, a framework for world class manufacturing
Times: All sessions will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Registration: TBA
Cost: $50 per session or $200 for 5 sessions; $250 includes 5 sessions and SME Membership (valued at $325)
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Programs
Lean Training
Does your company need education in Lean thinking? We can facilitate solutions to achieve your enterprise or operational goals. We’ll train your staff to think "Lean" so that the entire organization understands the concepts and the benefits of a Lean transformation. Reduce your current costs and create capacity for growth; call 207-623-0680 to arrange an initial needs assessment for on-site training sessions.
Machine Operator Skills Training (M.O.S.T.)
M.O.S.T. is a pilot program launched in the six New England states to address the advanced machine shops' critical need for qualified operators. The program will assist your company in hiring new specially trained, skilled workers. Turn your workforce into an asset that will give you the competitive edge! Contact Rosemary Presnar at 207-623-0680 or e-mail rosemaryp@mainemep.org.
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