Events

SUPPLY CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE from PNDC

We are excited to bring our popular Supply Chain Opportunities Conference online – giving opportunities for more speakers and more connections! Join us for these virtual presentations and networking round tables that will help companies develop new knowledge, new contacts, and most importantly, new business.   LEARN TO DO BUSINESS WITH...       ... AND MORE! […]

How Oregon Works: Portland Business Journal

On Thursday, May 13th from 10:00 –11:00am, PBJ is bringing forth the annual How Oregon Works event virtually. How Oregon Works (“HOW”) is an recurring editorial series that explores workforce challenges and opportunities facing Oregon's most important industries – Manufacturing, Tech, Agriculture & Natural Resources, CRE & Construction, Health Care, Energy, and Higher Education. This year, the HOW series content has […]

Safety in the 21st Century: Cybersecurity for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers

Small and mid-sized manufacturers are particularly vulnerable to increasing cyber-attacks and data loss. Even if you don’t supply to the DoD or to large contractors, your business can still be targeted. Being safe in the 21st century requires a business culture shift to include cybersecurity as a business practice, not just a department responsibility. Learn […]

Introduction to Website Globalization for Manufacturers

Manufacturers interested in learning about how to globalize their website and the importance of it to international growth will learn about resources that are available to them through the U.S. Commercial Service: Discover the basics of a globalized website. Learn how a digital strategy can benefit traditional manufacturers, including those who manufacture large capital equipment. […]

COMPLYING WITH DOD CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS – WHERE TO START

The Pacific Northwest has been the site for a pilot program to help businesses comply with Department of Defense supplier cybersecurity requirements, such as the emerging Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This event will share lessons learned and address your questions on how to effectively and efficiently comply and protect your business. This program is […]

Business Innovation Workshop

OMEP is hosting a special workshop for Oregon manufacturers who want holistic growth for their businesses, and you’re invited. Join the Business Innovation Workshop (BIW) led by an experienced manufacturing expert to help you: Increase sales and profitability Create processes and systems that empower you and your people to solve problems Fully understand and utilize […]

Top Tax Credits and Incentives to Utilize for 2021 from Moss Adams

Many tax credits and incentives can increase cash flow and provide much-needed relief for COVID-19-related hardship. However, most companies don’t claim all the credits available to them. Join us for our webcast to learn how your company can identify and claim major tax credits and incentives. Topics will include the following: Employee Retention Tax Credit […]

FSMA Cohort

OMEP invites you to participate in this virtual 8-part Food Safety Cohort which is designed to help small food manufacturers implement an actionable and sustainable food safety program that opens doors to new business opportunities. This series will provide you with easily customizable templates for documentation and training so that you can start using what […]

Farm 2 Fork Webinar: Food Hubbing: Strengthening Connections for Oregon’s Regional Food and Beverage Producers

Food hubs are most often physical places, technology and/or other infrastructure. However, the only essential part of a food hub is strong, intentional relationships among members of a regional food system. The business world often refers to network building as “networking.” Regional food systems thrive when stakeholders begin food “hubbing.” Micah Elconin discusses the practice […]

FSMA Cohort

OMEP invites you to participate in this virtual 8-part Food Safety Cohort which is designed to help small food manufacturers implement an actionable and sustainable food safety program that opens doors to new business opportunities. This series will provide you with easily customizable templates for documentation and training so that you can start using what […]