As a smaller manufacturer, you continue to be more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger companies. Having to pay for more materials, parts or shipping is a difficult dynamic as you may not be able to absorb short-term losses or even a lower margin. But cost becomes less important if you can't deliver […]
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. Now in its 18th year, the BVC is the largest Angel Conference in the West. This premier regional event attracts top entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders from across the country. Over the past five years, more than […]
This webinar will feature a discussion facilitated by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) focused on supply chain solutions for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Seasoned manufacturers will discuss how to improve operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risk through effective supply chain management. REGISTER
In an effort to achieve Sustainable Development Goals focused on reducing CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and completely eliminating them by 2050, State and local jurisdictional authorities are becoming increasingly punitive in directing industry to comply. This is in conjunction with a significant public outcry to address climate change. It is clear that industry […]
STRATEGY AND PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS WHO WANT TO SUCCESSFULLY SELL DIRECT TO CUSTOMERS ONLINE Do you want to capture higher profit margins by selling Online directly to customers? Do you only have one (or no) dedicated marketing staff? Not sure how to launch an online store that you can realistically manage? This cohort […]
How Oregon Manufacturers Can Take Advantage of the Onboarding Process to Improve  Employee Engagement and Retention Onboarding sets the tone and momentum for an employee’s engagement and retention; however, it is often a process that is misunderstood or underutilized. What is it, and how can Oregon manufacturers utilize onboarding to improve engagement and retention of their […]
Hosted by the cities of Sherwood, Wilsonville, Tigard, and Beaverton. Manufacturers are facing significant challenges as they seek to retain and recruit skilled workers. Attend this webinar with OMEP to get practical tips on how small and mid-sized manufacturers can: - utilize affordable technologies to enhance existing training efforts - improve retention in your existing […]
With federal agencies beginning the process of implementing policies to comply with the federal government contractor vaccine mandate, many federal contractors in the manufacturing, maritime, and other industries have questions about how these directives will affect their businesses. Please join Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt in attending the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Compliance Webinar for Federal Contractors, where […]
What are your predictions for 2022? As we take stock on a world transformed, it’s apparent that business will never go quite back to usual. From shuttered shops to supply chain challenges to shifting ways of working, the impacts of the pandemic can be seen across our economy. And while the future may not be […]
STRATEGY AND PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS WHO WANT TO SUCCESSFULLY SELL DIRECT TO CUSTOMERS ONLINE Do you want to capture higher profit margins by selling Online directly to customers? Do you only have one (or no) dedicated marketing staff? Not sure how to launch an online store that you can realistically manage? This cohort […]