BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MEE Cluster + EMC - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.meecluster.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MEE Cluster + EMC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150424 CREATED:20250205T031523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T215909Z UID:6786-1739966400-1739970000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Advancing Alberta's Manufacturing: Meet EMC and Explore New Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Join the MEE Cluster as we host Cindy Messaros from Excellence in Manufacturing (EMC). Learn more about how EMC is focused on growing a more competitive manufacturing sector across the country. Learn about EMC’s current Alberta initiative and don’t miss the opportunity to contribute! This session is for industry\, educators (K-12\, post-secondary\, community and immigrant serving organizations)\, and municipalities. \nCindy has been working in the field of employment initiatives for over 30 years\, building successful relationships and partnerships for innovative workplace and skills development initiatives. She has a special interest connecting employers with non-traditional labour pools through skills development and risk mitigation projects. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/advancing-albertas-manufacturing-meet-emc-and-explore-new-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:MEE Cluster Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EMC_Combination-Logo_Colour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241127T173000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150424 CREATED:20241114T200112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T225141Z UID:6668-1732723200-1732728600@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Discover the Quantum Revolution in Agriculture and Manufacturing! DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Central Regional Innovation Network & Qubo Consulting \nCome join us for an engaging webinar designed for rural Albertans on Quantum technologies in agriculture and high-mix low-volume manufacturing. As businesses prepare for the upcoming quantum revolution\, it’s crucial to understand how quantum technology can create transformative opportunities\, as well as threats\, for our industries. \nThis session will explore potential applications in both agriculture and manufacturing\, highlighting how new innovations can enhance efficiency and drive growth. Attendees will gain insights into real-world examples and learn how to navigate this exciting new landscape. \nDon’t miss this chance to discover how to position your business for success in a rapidly evolving world! \nClick here to Register! \n  URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/discover-the-quantum-revolution-in-agriculture-and-manufacturing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Carin-Discover-the-Quantum-Revolution.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241030T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150424 CREATED:20241008T204746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T221014Z UID:6644-1730275200-1730300400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Event Overview DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: Courtyard Edmonton West Date: October 30th \,2024 Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm \nTo Register: Click on the link below. Manufacturing Excellence Forum – Alberta (emccanada.org) \nAGENDA: \n8:00am – Registration & Networking Breakfast 8:30am – Opening Remarks and Welcome 8:45am – Canada’s Productivity Puzzle: Solutions for Entrepreneurs\, with BDC 9:30am – Networking Break 9:45am – Panel Discussion: Sustainability in Manufacturing 10:15am – Feature Presentation on Sustainability in Manufacturing with Matt Anderson-Baron\, Future Fields 10:45am – Breakout Sessions – participants may choose one in each time slot • Exploring Workforce Development • Maximizing Productivity for Sustainable Growth • A Look at Labour Market Intelligence In Alberta 11:30am – Networking Break 11:45am – Breakout Sessions: participants may choose one in each time slot • Automation in Manufacturing • Advancing Productivity with Lean Manufacturing\, presented by MEE Cluster • Exploring Education in Manufacturing Design and Research 1:30pm – Afternoon Breakout Sessions – participants many choose one • Facility Tour 1: Polykar • Facility Tour 2: Innovata Foods • Facility Tour 3: University of Alberta URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/manufacturing-excellence-forum-event-overview/ LOCATION:Courtyard Edmonton West\, 10011 184 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 0C7\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241023T190000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150424 CREATED:20241008T201121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T221115Z UID:6639-1729695600-1729710000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Business Growth Tradeshow - Medicine Hat\, AB DESCRIPTION:Location: Medicine Hat Stampede Grounds\nDate: October 23 \,2024\nTime: 3:00pm – 7:00pm\nClick on the link to Register for this event:  Business Growth Trade Show Registration (airtable.com) \n  URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/business-growth-tradeshow-medicine-hat-ab/ LOCATION:Medicine Hat Stampede Grounds\, 2055 21 Ave SE\, Medicine Hat\, Alberta\, T1B 1A5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150424 CREATED:20240808T174804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T211653Z UID:6392-1729598400-1729602000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Scale up with Discovery Solutions & the MEE Cluster DESCRIPTION:Location: Online\nDate: TBD Q1 2025\nTime: TBD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discovery Solutions has 40 years of proven success in helping businesses reach their full potential with their easy-to-use\, fully integrated ERP software.  \nJoin us for an introduction and overview of their DMS (Discovery Management Software) ERP system which is designed to work with some of the hardest working industries – including manufacturing! \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome and Introduction \nERP Software Overview\nUse Cases and Success Stories\nIntro to MEE Cluster’s Programs & Services\nInteractive Q&A Session\nClosing Remarks URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/webinar-scale-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240926T093000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150424 CREATED:20240801T140014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T204021Z UID:6370-1727337600-1727343000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Is Now the Right Time to Unlock Opportunities in the Chinese Market? DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you wondering what the best strategy for selling your product to China is and whether now is the right time to invest your resources into the Chinese market?\nAre you worried about IP theft and logistical challenges?  Don’t know what level of support government may provide?  \nJoin the webinar to have these and many more questions answered and connect with government and industry representaives to guide you through the process of entering or growing in the Chinese market.\nGeared towards manufacturers\, the webinar will inform about: \n\nUpdates on Chinese Economy\nMarket Opportunities\nGovernment Support Mechanisms\nBest Practices\nCase Studies and Lessons Learned\nIP Protection Considerations\nLogistical Considerations\n\nAGENDA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n William WangDirector – Alberta China OfficesGovernment of Alberta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Woods \nPresident – Jori Logistics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsay Margenau Commercial Counsellor and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in China \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/webinar-unlock-opportunities-chinese-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240314T192150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T193440Z UID:5978-1718438400-1718816400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Stakeholders in Engineering Education DESCRIPTION:CEEA-ACÉG Annual Conference: Collaboration\, Engagement and Inclusion  \nHosted by the University of Alberta (UofA)\, the conference will provide delegates opportunities to share their research in Canadian engineering education and participate in dynamic and collaborative sessions. \nConference Theme and Key Elements \nEngineering graduates must have a broad range of skills and competencies; be able to work in a rapidly evolving socio-technical world and maintain sustainable practices; be adaptable and become leaders. Within the theme of Stakeholders in Engineering Education\, key elements are leadership\, sustainability\, entrepreneurship and design\, and diversity\, equity and inclusivity. \nEvent Attendance \nEvent reach: Over the course of five days\, around 300 forward-thinking individuals from engineering education faculty\, staff\, industry professionals\, K-12 allies\, as well as graduate and undergraduate student delegates\, will come together to represent approximately 50 universities across Canada. \nEvent goals: To bring together Canada’s stakeholders and partners in engineering education: engineering professors\, students\, industry\, government\, Indigenous communities\, professional societies and regulatory organizations\, practitioners\, non-engineering programs\, K-12 teachers\, and researchers. \nTarget Audience: \nCanadian engineers\, undergraduate and graduate engineering students\, engineering professors and researchers\, K-12 teachers and industry professionals. \nExhibitor Opportunities\, click here. \nSponsorship Opportunities\, click here. \nFor more information please visit:\nceea.ca/conference/conference-2024 URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-stakeholders-in-engineering-education/ LOCATION:University of Alberta\, 116 Street & 85 Avenue\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6G 2R3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Picture12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230728T195155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T180101Z UID:4229-1715760000-1715878800@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:SmartMTX (Smart Manufacturing Technology Expo) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 edition of the SmartMTX. \nVisit smartmtx.ca for the latest event news and updates! URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/4229/ LOCATION:Westerner Park\, 4847A 19 Street\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4R 2N7\, Canada CATEGORIES:MEE Cluster Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Main-Conference-Logo_White_resized_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240318T155631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T222858Z UID:6000-1715241600-1715266800@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:LEAN for Leaders DESCRIPTION:Location: Medicine Hat College\, Centre Lounge\, Cultural Centre(per-registration required)\nDate: May 9\, 2024\nTime: 8:00am – 3:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you a business leader looking to improve operations\, enhance productivity\, and deliver greater value to customers? \nLearn from LEAN Expert\, Bruce Ennis\, he will share experiences of building quality and continuous improvement programs for businesses from small fabrication shops to Fortune 500 companies. \nBruce will help your business navigate the world of LEAN with simple\, easy to understand solutions that drive higher performance. \nTake part in hands-on activities that help understand LEAN concepts in a practical way! \n \nEvent Agenda:\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organized in partnership by:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Ennis\, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt\, MEE Cluster\n Bruce Ennis is a Quality Management Professional with thirty years experience in the field of Quality\, Process Improvement and Lean. Bruce’s ability to deliver results was recognized in 2003 when the board of KKR\, the $50 Billion parent to Safeway\, Toys “R” Us\, Duracell\, Sealy\, Nabisco and Shoppers Drug Mart asked him to travel to New York City to present his views on how to drive project success. \nIn 2009\, Bruce’s whitepaper “Driving Higher Workplace Performance” was published by the American Society for Quality – the largest quality organization in the world. In 2013\, the ASQ asked Bruce to speak at their Global Lean Summit in Phoenix Arizona to share his philosophy of how to create and sustain Lean success. \nBruce served as the Quality Leader for a $2 Billion per year Distribution business headquartered in the United States. His Lean program realized hard dollar savings in excess of twelve million dollars ($12M USD) in the first year. \nIn 2015\, Bruce travelled to Japan to deepen his understanding of Lean. Bruce studied the best practices of companies that are renowned for lean excellence such as Toyota\, Mitsubishi and others.Bruce is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Senior Member of the American Society for Quality. He has created Lean programs that have dramatically improved the speed\, quality and profitability of numerous businesses from a wide variety of sectors – aeronautics\, manufacturing\, petroleum\, administration …. and even professional sports management. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/lean-for-leaders-may-9/ LOCATION:Medicine Hat College\, 299 College Dr SE\, Medicine Hat\, AB\, T1A 3Y6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lean-image_canva.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240506T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240506T080000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240417T130021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T221635Z UID:6095-1714978800-1714982400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Digital Manufacturing Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Institute for Foreign Relations (IFA) and International Social Security Association (ISSA) Systems and Machine Section in Mannheim\, Germany \nHow can artificial intelligence support the safety inspection of machines? What does the increasing digitalization of human-machine interaction mean for occupational safety? How robust is Industry 4.0 against cyberattacks? These and other questions will be addressed by international experts in a digital lecture series developed by the IFA in cooperation with the Section Machine and System Safety of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). \nEvery Monday afternoon from April 15\, 2024\, you can look forward to an exciting hour of lectures and discussions in English. Registration is not necessary; you can simply dial in via the registration link to the WebEx conference. Please note that the starting time varies! View the full webinar series schedule here. \nDate:                May 6\, 2024\nTime:               7 AM – 8 AM MST\nTitle:                Change management from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 – Understanding the AI context \nSpeaker:         Lisa McGuire\, CEO\, MSABC (Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC) \nDescription:\nIn this insightful webinar for manufacturers\, take away strategies to navigate change\, pairing effective change management techniques—with AI insights to guide the transition from Industry 4.0 to 5.0.  Effective planning and execution of change management strategies can mean the difference between failure and success. \nIn this webinar: \n\nDiscover how successful manufacturing companies are leveraging advanced technologies to streamline processes\, enhance productivity\, and adapt to an evolving industry landscape.\nApply proven leadership principles in change management to help your team adapt and implement new approaches with less stress and conflict.\nGain valuable insights into leveraging AI for a seamless shift into the future of manufacturing. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-digital-manufacturing-webinar-series/ CATEGORIES:Affiliate Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/digital-hand_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240315T035303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T035400Z UID:5994-1714291200-1714669200@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Entrepreneur to CEO Workshop DESCRIPTION:A week-long “think tank” that gives environmental and clean technology innovators a fresh perspective on their business and commercialization strategies. Participants grow their networks and benefit from the experiences of peers and seasoned entrepreneurs that have built successful businesses. \nFor more information contact Raz at rrusescu@cetacwest.com\, or view the website link below. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-entrepreneur-to-ceo-workshop/ LOCATION:Banff\, AB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-14-215148.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240313T001936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T212537Z UID:5942-1714046400-1714050000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Procurement & Innovation Funding for Defense Needs with the Government of Canada DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Did you know the Government of Canada purchases $24 billion of goods\, services\, construction\, and maintenance projects every year? Learn how your company could add the GoC to your client list! \nIt’s not just big industry that sells to the Government of Canada! \n\nOver 500\,000 contracts are awarded each year\, with 90% of those contracts being valued under $25K\nApproximately 2M credit card transactions are processed each year valued at under $10K\nThe majority of the contracts and credit card purchases are made with small and medium sized enterprises\n\nPresented by Procurement Assistance Canada this webinar and specifically the IDEaS program is for all Canadian innovators\, from defence primes to academia\, SME’s to not-for-profits\, municipal/provincial/territorial entities to individuals. You will learn: \n\nThe procurement process for the Government of Canada\nAbout IDEaS – Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program\nHow IDEaS is more than just a funding program and is accelerating concepts and propelling solutions forward\, building a defence innovation ecosystem\nThe five funding mechanisms IDEaS provides to assist Canadian innovators in solving defence and security challenges\n\nThe GoC is looking at solving challenges from every possible angle to bring new thinking to the DND/CAF and welcome thinking from non-traditional sources such as agriculture\, the automotive industry\, health care sector or any combination of technologies that could offer a breakthrough or new approach for defence and security. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dolan Bogus - Outreach & Procurement Team Lead\, Procurement Assistance Canada \n Dolan Bogus is a Procurement Outreach Team Lead at Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC). With over 19 years of Federal Procurement experience\, Dolan leads a team of outreach officers in Western Region (Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, Manitoba\, North West Territories and Nunavut) who work to support smaller and diverse businesses in selling to the Government of Canada and travelling along their bidding journey. Located in Edmonton\, Alberta he has held numerous positions within federal procurement\, ranging from the purchase of goods and services\, business and policy support\, to the design of workload management and risk assessment systems for procurement officers across Acquisitions Branch within PSPC. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/procurement-innovation-funding-for-defense-needs-with-the-government-of-canada/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/header-image_2-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240328T204554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T213151Z UID:6030-1712664000-1712667600@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Measure and Manage to Prosper DESCRIPTION:MS Teams Webinar\nDate: April 9\, 2024\nTime: 12 – 1 PM MST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Importance to Measure & Manage to Prosper – how manufacturers need to adopt an improved approach for achieving their operational goals! \nWhat attendees will gain from presentation: \n\nHelp you understand the value of measuring your business operations.\nLearn the insights you can gain to support valuable decision making.\nUnderstand what you can do today to action the opportunity you have.\nSee how modern systems available today can help you get there.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Preiditsch\, President & CEO\, Six S Partners\n \n\nJohn Preiditsch has over 35 years of experience in the ERP software business. John has founded Six S Partners with the intention of helping clients on another level by bringing together a team with deep knowledge and broad industry experience. The technology is just the vehicle to help our customers; the majority of them are seeking a deeper consultative approach to understand what they can be doing more efficiently with their operations. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paul Hogendoorn\, Digital Transformation Specialist\n Paul brings 40 years of experience in manufacturing and technology industries\, having co-founded multiple companies\, building them from start-ups to internationally recognized brands. Paul Hogendoorn is a co-founder of FreePoint Technologies (2013)\, a co-founder of OES-Inc (1981) and related companies OES-A (El Paso)\, IST and BloomAuction.com. \nPaul is a self described “incurable entrepreneur” that leveraged natural technology development skills to successfully launch numerous companies\, building them to international acclaim and significance\, and effectively transition them to future owners and management teams for continued growth and prosperity. His primary skills include: ‘tactile’ information technology (IIoT) development and implementation skills\, proven sales and marketing abilities\, and demonstrated leadership\, vision casting and team building skills. Primary assets include a vast knowledge of manufacturing machines\, methods and industry verticals; comprehensive understanding of technology development from design of hardware\, firmware and software to team building\, R&D ITC and intellectual property protection applications; decades of trust-based relationships with technology companies\, manufacturing companies\, industry influencers and leaders. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/measure-and-manage-to-prosper/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-28-144833.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240326T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240326T111500 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240304T223831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T215046Z UID:5816-1711441800-1711451700@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Nuclear Energy Goes West: Opportunities for Manufacturers in the Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The webinar is aimed at small-to-medium sized manufacturers based in Western Canada and will provide helpful information for businesses interested to explore opportunities to diversify into the Nuclear Sector: \n\nStrategies for entering the Nuclear Sector\nBusiness opportunities (short term and long term)\nManufacturing capabilities and expertise in demand\nRelevant regulations\, standards\, and certifications\nResources available to Canadian businesses to diversify into the Nuclear Sector\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Gully\, VP Communications & Member Engagement\, Canadian Nuclear Association\nChristopher Gully is a communications leader with over a decade of experience working on topics ranging from energy and climate to labour migration rights and statistics for development. He previously worked in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) with roles including Executive Speechwriter and Senior Editor and played a central role in developing and implementing the IEA’s digital modernisation and rebranding strategy in 2019. \nHe has also worked for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)\, International Labour Organization (ILO)\, the Simon Fraser University Centre for Dialogue\, and the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lidia Matei\, Ready4SMR Regional Coordinator – Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI)\nDr. Matei has over 20 years of technical and operational experience in the nuclear and applied chemistry fields\, with notable recognition in 2 patents\, more than 40 published research papers in recognized journals\, and collaboration in over 20 multidisciplinary and multi-annual international research projects. Her work has been recently recognized by the World Council on Isotopes\, which presented her with the 11th International Conference on Isotopes (11ICI) Chair’s Award. \nSince joining the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries\, Dr. Matei works closely with the OCNI team to help develop the skills\, capabilities\, qualifications\, and resources required for Saskatchewan to pivot to an “SMR-ready” supply chain. \nDr. Matei received her Ph.D. in Chemistry/Radiochemistry from the University of Bucharest (Romania). She pursued postdoctoral studies in cyclotron-produced isotopes at the University of Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke\, QC). Most recently\, she completed a Certificate in Business Management and Marketing from the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jay-An Arandia\, Manager\, Strategic Initiatives – Power Generation and Petroleum and Natural Gas Programs – CSA Group\nJay-An brings almost 20 years of combined experience working in regulatory\, government\, and international organizations in Canada and other countries\, in broad areas such as standards development\, oil & gas regulatory management\, environment and sustainable development\, and disaster risk reduction. \nJay-An joined CSA Group initially as a Project Manager\, Petroleum & Natural Gas\, where she managed complex standards development projects in liquefied natural gas\, well design and well integrity\, underground storage\, and pipeline safety metrics. She also contributed to the evaluation and execution of new opportunities related to hydrogen and other energy transition topics. \nShe is currently the Manger of Strategic Initiatives at CSA\, looking at new opportunities for standards development\, research\, and education and services in the Power Generation and Petroleum and Natural Gas Programs\, including cross-sectorial initiatives related to energy transition and decarbonization. She is also leading the enabling Small Modular Reactors (SMR) portfolio at CSA. \nPrior to joining CSA in 2021\, Jay-An gained more than 17 years of progressive experience in project and program management\, strategic planning and development\, and policy analysis from different sectors\, including critical roles at the United Nations and two provincial jurisdictions in Canada (Alberta and Saskatchewan). \nJay-An holds a Bachelor of Science (Biology) and Master’s Degree in Development Management\, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Sparano\, P. Eng\, PMP\, CCMP – Project Manager\, Power Generation – CSA Group\n\n17+ years Technical and Commercial Program Management Experience within the Canadian Nuclear Market\nOverseeing CSA Nuclear Standards N286\, N287\, N289\, N291\, N299\, and N1600\n10+ Design and Qualification testing experience as it relates to CSA N299 (Formerly Z299)\nSpecialization in Low Voltage (<5kV) electrical mechanical infrastructure projects for the mass transit\, power generation (Nuclear and non-nuclear)\, power distribution\, industrial and telecommunications markets\nT2 Project Deployment Experience: OPG (Darlington & Pickering)\, Bruce Power\, NB Power (Point Lepreau)\,and  KHNP (Shin Hanul and Shin Kori)  centered around IEEE 383\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nisa Halsey\, Vice President Nuclear Equipment & Tooling – Kinectrics\nNisa leads a team of engineers\, scientists and technicians who specialize in all aspects of nuclear equipment and tooling design\, procurement\, fabrication\, assembly\, testing\, qualification\, deployment and maintenance to include: Commercial Grade Dedication\, Environmental Qualification\, Equipment Obsolescence & Reverse Engineering\, Modular Skid Design & Fabrication\, Tooling Systems and niche EPC projects. \nNisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and has over 16 years of experience in the nuclear industry. She served in the U.S. Nuclear Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear) for 6 years and was consistently recognized for her leadership and tactical skills. Her commercial nuclear power experience includes working for Constellation (Exelon) at their Byron\, IL PWR in design engineering as the Engineering Business Manager at Byron Station for two years before moving to Kinectrics. \nWithin her ~11 years at Kinectrics she has managed several teams to include: Service Line Director of Forensics & Component Services\, VP of US Operations\, and her current role as VP of Nuclear Equipment Solutions and Inspection & Maintenance Tooling. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Sutherland\, Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) Project Manager – Kinectrics\nMarc Sutherland is working as a Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) engineer and project manager. He has been working with the Kinectric’s Nuclear Equipment Services group since 2010 as the subject matter expert with regards to CGD. He has taught numerous courses regarding the supply of commercial grade components in the nuclear industry as well as acting in an advisory capacity with international groups looking to implement CGD program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Antoniuk\, Vice President Technical Services and Chief Operating Officer – ABSA\nRobin began his career with ABSA\, the pressure equipment safety authority\, in 1999 as a Field Inspector.  This led to assignments across various areas of the province\, including Edmonton\, Drayton Valley\, High Level and Fort Saskatchewan.  For three years Robin also assisted Design Survey in the review of pressure equipment design submissions.  In 2010 Robin became the Northern Region Field Inspection Supervisor\, responsible for all field inspectors in Northern Alberta.  In 2013\, he then took on the assignment of Manager of Inspections\, responsible for service delivery of the inspection\, quality system auditing\, and accident investigation programs.  Robin is currently Vice President Technical Services\, responsible for ABSA’s three technical departments. \nRobin is a Professional Engineer\, and Fourth-Class Power Engineer\, with 25 years experience in the pressure equipment industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Krzesinski\, Executive Director – Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster\nPeter is the Executive Director of the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster. He is possionate about innovation\, process\, and technology adoption in the manufacturing sector. Prior to leading the MEE Cluster he lead another industry program in support of manufacutring technology adoption. Peter also has international experience in the Oil and Gas service sector and marketing/sales consulting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/nuclear-energy-goes-west/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/top-bar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240319T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240221T220222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T220259Z UID:5747-1710847800-1710851400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:5 AI Use Cases in the Manufacturing Industry DESCRIPTION:Discover exclusive real-life success stories from the manufacturing industry\, where Canadian companies have leveraged AI to revolutionize their processes. Gain privileged access to these transformative cases\, offering invaluable inspiration and actionable insights for implementing AI effectively in your own business. \n\nJoin us to learn about:\n\nAn AI model to forecast sales and increase accuracy to 93%\nAn automated quality control with artificial vision: 95% precision\nA 50% efficiency boost through AI implementation on a production line\nReducing costs with predictive maintenance\nHow to use image recognition in your business URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/5-ai-use-cases-in-the-manufacturing-industry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Webinar-March19-V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240213T161027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170143Z UID:5698-1710417600-1710421200@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Getting Started With Analytics to Fit Your Processes DESCRIPTION:Is your organization trying to start their analytics journey? Or have you tried and not been successful at it? What story do you want to tell with your data? \nIn this webinar you will: \n\nLearn how to measure and collect data.\nLearn how culture can be impacted by how you leverage your data.\nLearn how to think big\, but start small with your data.\n\nTantus can help your company focus on where you are in your journey\, and how you can scale and grow from there! \nListen as Shawn Ang from Tantus share three real life case studies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/getting-started-with-analytics/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Picture2_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240131T214228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T175520Z UID:5619-1709812800-1709816400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Removing Obstacles to Growth: A Business Planning Webinar DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help manufacturers realize their growth vision by bridging reality with a business plan! \nReasons for a business plan: \n\nAutomation initiatives\nAddition of new product lines and expansion into new markets\nESG adoption (Environment\, Social & Governance)\nCapacity shortcomings not meeting demand\nLong lead times short of meeting market demand\nNew Equipment – asset replacements or upgrades\nExpense & Waste Reduction\nDigital Adoption\nNeed more physical space\n\nWhy attend? \n\nLearn why updating or developing a business plan is essential for today’s manufacturers.\nLearn how to establish a roadmap to your end goal.\nMeet customer expectations.\nUnderstanding why planning an ownership transition adds value and long-term assurance to the business is essential.\nLearn how you can get help building your roadmap through MEE’s Lean Accelerator Program.\nFind out how you can access Government programs to grow your business.\nMeet Devon Wald from Servus Credit Union and learn more about the Manufacturing Financing Program for MEE Members.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/removing-obstacles-to-growth-business-planning-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-header-image-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240229T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240229T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240129T204544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T163825Z UID:5597-1709208000-1709211600@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Practical Insights into Digital Transformation DESCRIPTION:This webinar will feature insights from two of Canada’s leading companies in the Digital Transformation and Process Automation space. \nLearn from Dominic Otis of VKS on how to leverage digital transformation on training and labour costs. Dominic will share real life case studies of manufacturers who have been able to dramatically reduce training costs through working with VKS. \nBow River Solutions will present on the topic of automation with a human touch. Listen as Rifkat Galeev discusses leveraging automation through an interesting case study with Domino’s. Learn how you can digitally transform your business and how it applies to traditional manufacturing business models. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/practical-insights-into-executing-digital-transformation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/event-header-image-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240222T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240118T203219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T175749Z UID:5507-1708594200-1708614000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Leveraging Technology for Digital Transformation in Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:This in-person event and webinar is for manufacturers and fabricators that would like to learn about opportunities to integrate new hardware and software into their operations. \nIn collaboration with the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster\, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence will demonstrate: \n\nLaser scanning devices\nCoordinate Measuring Machines CMMs\nLeica Absolute Trackers\nREcreate reverse engineering software\n\nThere are two ways to participate:Both are FREE of charge \n\nAttend the in-person event from 9:30 am – 3 pm at Hexagon (Calgary\, AB).\nJoin the webinar from 12 pm – 1 pm MST.\n\nParticipation is open to all interested parties and free of charge however\, pre-registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/leveraging-technology-feb-22/ LOCATION:Hexagon\, 10921 - 14 Street NE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3K 2L5\, Canada CATEGORIES:MEE Cluster Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Event-header-image-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240212T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20240118T225512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T190615Z UID:5533-1707738300-1707744600@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Why Western Canadian Businesses Need LEAN DESCRIPTION:Come hear Alberta’s own Bruce Ennis accomplished LEAN expert\, facilitator\, and consultant to some of North America’s largest fortune 500 companies talk about competing in a continually more competitive global landscape. \nAs the world gets smaller\, and lean businesses from around the world begin knocking on the doors of Alberta.  Learn how we can locally maintain our Alberta advantage and our competitive edge. \nIn this engaging talk Bruce will share how he has helped Alberta companies become more competitive by eliminating waste. \nListen as he shares experiences of businesses who have embraced the Lean approach and they have not only gotten faster but the quality improves too.  If you want to be a stronger\, more profitable business with delighted customers\, you can’t miss this event! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/why-lean-feb-12/ LOCATION:Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce\, 3017 - 50 Avenue\, Red Deer\, AB CATEGORIES:MEE Cluster Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Event-image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20231205T234744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T234955Z UID:5476-1702562400-1702569600@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Business 2 Business Manufacturing & Trade Event DESCRIPTION:The Brooks Newell Region’s Business to Business event will help connect you with a wide range of supports to expand your production and grow your markets. There will be representatives on hand from the Manufacturing Enhancement and Export Cluster\, Procurement Assistance Canada\, and the Alberta China Trade Office. \nThere will be an Open House from 2:00 – 4:00 pm with presentations from each group starting at 2:30 pm at Brooks City Hall. \nRegister online for FREE to reserve your spot and earn an entry into our draw for a door prize. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-manufacturing-trade-event/ LOCATION:Brooks City Hall\, 201 - 1st Avenue West\, Brooks\, AB\, T1R 1B7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-05-164035.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230914T165308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T172249Z UID:4771-1700728200-1700758800@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:5S Training...For a Safer and Happier Workplace (One-Day\, In-Person Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Unlock the potential of Lean’s 5S methodology to improve your company’s safety performance. A program that makes a business safer\, happier AND more productive? How can that be? Discover why businesses the world over are implementing 5S. It’s inexpensive and it yields improvements that delight front-line workers\, office staff\, senior leadership – and even shareholders. \nAttendees of this class will learn: \n\nPrinciples of 5S\nHow to launch a successful 5S program\nHow to sustain 5S success\n\nWhat’s included: \n\nFlash drive containing all the 5S check sheets\, cleaning forms\, etc. you will need.\nMEE Cluster formal recognition of training.\nSample 5S Starter Kit\n\nRegular Price \nMHSA/MEE Cluster Members: $220.00 + GST* ** \nNon-Members: $270.00 + GST* ** \n**Email us for member’s discount code URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/5s-safety-nov-23/ LOCATION:MHSA Edmonton Office\, 225 Parsons Rd SW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6X 1N4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mhsa-edmonton-nov-23-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230914T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T192844Z UID:4762-1699345800-1699376400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:5S Training...For a Safer and Happier Workplace (One-Day\, In-Person Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Unlock the potential of Lean’s 5S methodology to improve your company’s safety performance. A program that makes a business safer\, happier AND more productive? How can that be? Discover why businesses the world over are implementing 5S. It’s inexpensive and it yields improvements that delight front-line workers\, office staff\, senior leadership – and even shareholders. \nAttendees of this class will learn: \n\nPrinciples of 5S\nHow to launch a successful 5S program\nHow to sustain 5S success\n\nWhat’s included: \n\nFlash drive containing all the 5S check sheets\, cleaning forms\, etc. you will need.\nMEE Cluster formal recognition of training.\nSample 5S Starter Kit\n\nEarly Bird Price (SAVE $50 PER TICKET) \nMHSA/MEE Cluster Members: $220.00 + GST* ** \nNon-Members: $270.00 + GST* ** \n*Early Bird Pricing ends November 1\, 2023. \n**Email us for member’s discount code \nRegular Price \nMHSA/MEE Cluster Members: $270.00 + GST** \nNon-Members: $320.00 + GST \n**Email us for member’s discount code URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/5s-safety-nov-7/ LOCATION:MHSA Red Deer Office\, 54 Queensland Cres.\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4P 0V2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/mhsa-red-deer-nov-7-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231026T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230831T193539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T195310Z UID:4618-1698307200-1698426000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Make it Safe Online DESCRIPTION:What do the safest\, most engaging\, and successful companies do differently? \nFind out at Make It Safe Online October 26-27\, with international experts on World Class Health\, Safety\, and Performance for business leaders\, HR and safety professionals\, and committees.  \nAttend Make It Safe online for 2 days and on-demand for a full year afterwards — so you won’t miss a minute of the 34++ keynotes\, industry panels\, and expert sessions (plus hours of bonus content).  \nTune in for international keynotes and 4 tracks of workshops and panels for Inspired Leaders\, Sustainable Safety\, Resilient Teams\, and Essential JHSC! \nVisit the online exhibit floor to check out the latest health and safety products and services—and make hundreds of new connections in Canada’s business and safety community online. \nThe MEE Cluster’s very own Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Process Improvement Guru\, Bruce Ennis\, will be presenting October 27 on Lean Safety – don’t miss it! \nYou may already be a member of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC\, but even if you are not\, you can access member savings as a MEE Cluster member!  The member rates are available for MEE Cluster members as a valuable bonus. \nWhen you register\, use this special code for member savings! MEE@2023 \nRegistration process: \n\nhttps://site.pheedloop.com/event/MIS2023/register#category\nClick on ‘Attendee’\nComplete registration for  ONLINE event + click next\nRegister at ONLINE member rates + click next\nClick – Checkout\nEnter Code: MEE@2023\nA confirmation email will be sent URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-make-it-safe-online/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Register-Today-ONLINE-ONLY-Early-Bird-1080x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230926T210250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T210250Z UID:4910-1698256800-1698264000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Business Growth Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:The MEE Cluster will be exhibiting at the upcoming Business Growth Tradeshow.  Do you: \n\nYou need help identifying the right grants and programming for your business?\nYou have questions about programs and application processes.\nYou’ve never applied for a program or grant and don’t know where to start.\nYou want to make direct connections with a service provider?\nYou’re looking to get advice and options based on your unique circumstances.\n\nThe Business Growth Tradeshow will feature grant funding\, workforce support\, business accelerators and advice all in one place. URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-business-growth-tradeshow/ LOCATION:Medicine Hat College\, 299 College Dr SE\, Medicine Hat\, AB\, T1A 3Y6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/APEX-BGT_3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231024T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231024T163000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230815T170127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T155648Z UID:4435-1698136200-1698165000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:5S Training...For a Safer and Happier Workplace (One-Day\, In-Person Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Unlock the potential of Lean’s 5S methodology to improve your company’s safety performance. A program that makes a business safer\, happier AND more productive? How can that be? Discover why businesses the world over are implementing 5S. It’s inexpensive and it yields improvements that delight front-line workers\, office staff\, senior leadership – and even shareholders. \nAttendees of this class will learn: \n\nPrinciples of 5S\nHow to launch a successful 5S program\nHow to sustain 5S success\n\nWhat’s included: \n\nFlash drive containing all the 5S check sheets\, cleaning forms\, etc. you will need.\nMEE Cluster formal recognition of training.\nSample 5S Starter Kit\n\nPrice \nMHSA/MEE Cluster Members: $220.00 + GST* ** \nNon-Members: $270.00 + GST* ** URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/5s-safety-oct-24/ LOCATION:MHSA Rocky View Office\, 292060 Wagon Wheel Link\, #201\, Airdrie\, Alberta\, T4N 5H5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5S-Workshop-event-header-for-website-NEW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230928T174513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T175656Z UID:4921-1697648400-1697662800@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Business Mixer & Panel: Work Smarter\, Not Harder DESCRIPTION:5:00 p.m. – DOORS OPEN \n\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Networking \n\nAppetizers\, Mingling and Resource Booths (feat. Alberta Business Grants\, Ministry of Jobs\, Economy and Trade\, Bredin Centre for Career Advancement\, CAREERS\, Edmonton Global Trade Accelerator Program\, Sturgeon County Procurement Services\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion w/ MEE Cluster – Addressing the Labour Shortage \n\n\nMEE Cluster \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging panel discussion featuring experts in their fields\, where insightful conversations and diverse perspectives converge regarding how to address the labour shortage. Speakers: Bruce Ennis – Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Paul Hogendoorn – Digital Transformation Consultant and more!\n\n\n\n\n7:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. – Trade Accelerator Program \n\nAre you ready to go global or explore new markets? The Trade Accelerator Program is your ticket to take your business to the next level. TAP is a 4-day hands-on program designed to accelerate the strategic development f your business and to better prepare you for an expansion into international markets. This program will walk you through the steps to scale up\, develop an export plan\, and put it into action as an entrepreneur.\n\n\n\n\n7:20 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Winning Government Grants\, David Kincade \n\nGrants can often seem confusing and overwhelming. Where do you start? Is it worth the effort? Join us as grant expert David Kincade demystifies government grants for your business.\n\n\n\n\n7:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Networking \n\nEnd the evening by networking and visiting more resource booths.\n\n\n\n\n9:00 p.m. – EVENT ENDS URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-business-mixer-panel-work-smarter-not-harder/ LOCATION:Morinville Community Cultural Centre\, 9502 - 100 Avenue\, Morinville\, AB\, T8R 1P6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_606934639_244596196475_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230831T193455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T200134Z UID:4615-1697184000-1697216400@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Affiliate Event: Make it Safe Vancouver DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S DRIVING WORLD CLASS HEALTH\, SAFETY\, AND PERFORMANCE IN BC?\nJoin the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC and the MEE Cluster October 13\, 2023 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster\, BC\, to find out in a full day of keynotes and expert sessions for leaders\, safety and HR\, and JHSCs. \nMake It Safe Vancouver contains eight hours of invaluable connection with industry experts\, local leaders\, and the health and safety community and more than six technical hours. Choose the all-access bundle pass to attend Make It Safe Vancouver and Online—and get access on demand to 50+ hours of flexible training and professional development content year-round. \n\nDiscover new strategies and tools to strengthen your safety culture.\nMake your committee or worker rep training a new and interesting experience this year!\nNetwork and learn from health and safety experts—and from other companies and people who put safety first.\n\nThe MEE Cluster’s very own Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Process Improvement Guru\, Bruce Ennis\, will be presenting Leaning into Lean: Improving Safety\, Productivity\, (and…Happiness?) through 5S – join us in Vancouver! \nThe Make It Safe conference and event series is hosted by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC\, in partnership with more than 20 national and international supporting organizations. Seventeen years strong\, Make It Safe is expanding. Three regional Make It Safe conferences (in Vancouver\, Victoria\, and Kelowna and a two-day event online) deliver more value\, new connections\, and access to a world of health and safety expertise for attendees. \nRegister now to save on Early Bird tickets before they’re gone!\nhttps://safetyalliancebc.ca/makeitsafe/event/vancouver-2023/registration-details/ URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/affiliate-event-make-it-safe-vancouver/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-29-at-11.56.50-AM-1024x574-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231012T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230815T165354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T174203Z UID:4433-1697099400-1697112000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Diversifying Manufacturing into the Aerospace Sector DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for manufacturers and fabricators that would like to learn about opportunities to diversify into the Aerospace supply chain. \nInformation related to the below topics will be presented by industry experts: \n\ncurrent and future business opportunities\nregulations and certifications\ngovernment supports\ncriteria for becoming approved suppliers for important OEM and Tier 1 suppliers\n\nParticipation is open to all interested parties and free of charge however\, preregistration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/diversifying-manufacturing-into-the-aerospace-defence-sector/ CATEGORIES:MEE Cluster Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Event-Header2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231005T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231005T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T150425 CREATED:20230821T180231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T165225Z UID:4527-1696505400-1696509000@www.meecluster.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: Kickstart Your Digital Transformation With...Digital Work Instructions DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register URL:https://www.meecluster.ca/event/kickstart-your-digital-transformation-with-digital-work-instructions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.meecluster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Header-Image-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR