The Pacific Northwest Maritime Defense Conference will bring military private sector leaders together to discuss the latest maritime initiatives and procurement opportunities for Northwest businesses. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with the people you need to meet and learn what you need to know from the people in-the-know. THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE: […]
This webinar will discuss finance challenges and solutions available to U.S. manufacturers. It will include a panel discussion with public- and private-sector partners about ways to ensure businesses have the working capital needed to fulfill sales orders as well as the export credit insurance needed to protect themselves against buyer nonpayment while also having the ability […]
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The Pacific Northwest has been the site for a pilot program to help manufacturers comply with cybersecurity requirements. Based on feedback from this program, we are launching a monthly check in to provide relevant information… and lots of time for your questions to be answered by our cybersecurity expert panel. The content will be targeted to both […]
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 […]