Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Counties

September 16, 2020 at 4pm - SEI Presents: Is Your Organization Ready to Re-open Safely?
2020-09-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Join us September 16, 2020 at 4pm for a virtual program! To learn more and to register go HERE.
Leaders in the energy, crisis recovery, and indoor air quality field will briefly review energy trends and present on the current opportunities in the energy commodities market, path to recovery from the economic shutdown and the importance of indoor air quality in reducing risk to building occupants. The current global economic slowdown provides an opportunity for energy consumers to more effectively source energy at a significant discount as energy demand is reduced. Looking forward to Q3 & Q4 where businesses start to re-open, infection control processes, and the use of proven anti-microbial technologies to improve indoor air quality will help building managers to safely re-open to the new normal.
Who should attend: Energy users, large energy purchasers, Facilities Managers, Energy professionals, building owners and developers, municipality managers, sanitation manager, manufacturers.
Thank you to our sponsors: Emergent Energy Solutions, LLC, Krug Architects, and Practical Energy Solutions, a Division of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy
Register by August 31 for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Presenters
DAILEY TIPTON, VP of Sales and Marketing – Evolution Energy Partners, LLC
Dailey Tipton has spent many years in senior positions of management where he is recognized for his expertise in energy and sustainability. He has a long history of growing companies, from start-up to Fortune 500 in size. As the leader for revenue generation for Evolution Energy Partners, Dailey focuses on creating opportunities for customers to drive impact to their bottom line through energy management projects while increasing their sustainable footprint. Prior to EEP, Dailey worked at CPower as a General Manager, SAP as the leader for Energy Management and Sustainable Applications Center of Excellence, DATUM as part of the management team and created, launched and managed a highly successful SAP sustainability practice for ERM. Dailey started his career as a Naval Flight Officer and is a Veteran of Foreign War with multiple recognitions including two Navy Achievement Medals. He holds two degrees in Engineering: MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University.
KAREN NORHEIM, President & COO – American Crane & Equipment Corporation
As the 2nd generation coming into the leadership role for the her family’s company, American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Karen Norheim has sought to solidify the “Founder’s Legacy” while putting her own stamp on the company culture. Her role, as she puts it, is that of the gardener as she leads the successful day-to-day operations of American Crane, a 180-person manufacturing facility headquartered in Douglassville, Pennsylvania, into the future. American Crane is recognized as a leader in the design and manufacture of cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment. Karen received a dual Bachelor of Science degree in both Marketing & International Business and International Studies from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a Master’s degree in Information Science and an MBA. In addition to her many roles within the company, Karen also sits on the boards of many industry leading organizations. Karen plays a pivotal role in the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s Next Gen Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership. Her leadership within this group as an appointed “Champion” has strongly supported the identification of common areas for regional growth, talent development, and workforce pipeline solutions that can be addressed with one voice. Karen is Vice-President of Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA), and also serves as Chairperson for the National Board of Women in Manufacturing (WiM).
Pre-registration is required.
Presentations are the opinions of the presenters and are not to be considered legal advice.
The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI) is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council and if Funded in part by the private sector with grant funding received from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through the Chester County Workforce Development Board.

September 29, 2020 - COVID-19 Update from an Operations Perspective, 5-6pm
2020-09-29 17:00 - 18:00
Join the Operations Executives and the Technology Executives Subgroups for a revisit with our panelists as they provide an update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small to mid-size Manufacturing organizations.
Panelists will provide insights and thought leadership on post COVID-19 recovery challenges and opportunities from a variety of cross discipline perspectives including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales and Human Resources.
Beacon Members – $0; Guests – $0
Guests are most welcome.
To learn more and to register go HERE

2020 MFG Summit - A virtual experience (from our friends at Greater Reading Chamber)
2020-10-23
MACC/DC is promoting this event on behalf Ellen Albright at Greater Reading Chamber
Please follow the instructions below to get the MOST out of the event!
1.) Login to the Attendify Desktop Event – Event Code: MS2020 • Event name – 2020 MFG Summit: A Virtual Experience • Login to the Desktop Event: https://ve.attendify.com/index/4x0m2d/s_4x0m2d/ o No download necessary! o You will have access to everything on your desktop – live sessions and keynotes, social activity stream, and speaker bios. • 8:15 am – MFG SUMMIT PRE-SHOW BEGINS / 8:30 AM – PROGRAM BEGINS
2.) How to Follow Along: • Click SCHEDULE on the left Main Menu • Click on whatever session that reflects your current time! (for example – 8:35 AM, Formal Welcome + Keynote Presentation) 3.) Browse the Event Features and Make Connections!
• View the Main Menu on the left (Townhall) • SCHEDULE – You can find all sessions, breakouts and keynotes here! This is how you will move to each session of your choice.
• COMMUNITY – See who is attending, click on their name and private chat for networking opportunities.
• ACTIVITY STREAM – This is our event social wall. Post comments, photos and “like” other comments to keep conversation flowing.
• SPEAKERS – Learn more about each speaker presenting today, and connect with them.
4.) Watch a brief tutorial on how to navigate Attendify:
How to Navigate MFG Summit 2020
OPTIONAL: Using the Attendify App & not the Desktop Event?
• It is recommended you switch to the Attendify Desktop Event so you can better experience the full MFG Summit. It is on the Desktop Event where you will be able to chat with other attendees and take part in each Live Session. o Is the Attendify App your only option today? ▪ Download the app: https://attendify.com/app/4x0m2d/ ▪ Event Code: MS2020

November 17, 2020 - MACC/DC Navigating Working Capital in 2021, 4:00pm
2020-11-17 16:00 - 17:30
The Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties is having a virtual program coming up November 17th titled Navigating Working Capital in 2021. This interactive program is a virtual event for manufacturers and other growing companies. Pre-registration is required. To learn more about the program, meet the panelists and register, go HERE. Thank you to our sponsors: Malvern Bank, N.A. and Thomas for Industry.

March 23, 2021 - How to Hire and Retain Good Employees - 8:30am
2021-03-23 08:30 - 10:00
https://how_to_hire_and_retain_good_employees.eventbrite.com
This past year has brought changes and challenges to the workplace. You may find yourself asking:

Is my organization having difficulty finding qualified employees?
Does my company want to attract reliable skilled employees, including veterans?
How does my organization attract and retain the right employees to help our businesses grow?
Why is a multi-generational workforce important?

Join us to discuss these issues and more.
Speakers:
Sean Ellsworth, Talent Acquisition Leader – The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network (GPVN)
Denise Ball, Workforce Development Specialist – Tooling U-SME
Thank you to our sponsors: PECO and Kreischer Miller

May 5, 2021 - "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Video Awards Ceremony - 6:30pm-8:00pm (virtual)
2021-05-05 18:30 - 20:00
The Manufacturer and School teams have been hard at work on creating their videos. WSCM Chester and Delaware Counties
Stay tuned for details about our virtual awards ceremony!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors!

May 13, 2021 - THE PERILS OF IN THE WORKPLACE ALCOHOL ABUSE - 12:00-1:00pm
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Delaware County Community College is making this program available with a grant from the PA Department
of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
To learn more about this Webinar and to register go to dccc.edu/workplace-alcohol-webinar

May 19, 2021 - PA CareerLink Chester County and Hire One Recruiting event - virtual or in-person
2021-05-19 09:00 - 12:00
Meet with Employers In-Person or Virtually!
PA CareerLink Chester County and Hire One will be hosting a recruitment event where job seekers can choose to interview
in-person or virtually with participating employers.
This event will feature several employers in the Manufacturing and Transportation related industries with dozens of well-paying jobs beginning at $15/hour with some of the employers providing sign on bonuses.
Confirmed Employers for the event include:
· AGC Chemicals
· Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
· IFM Efector, Inc.
· Krapf’s
· Morgan Corporation
· United Safety & Survivability Corporation (USSC)*
· VIctory Brewing Company*
* denotes virtual appointments only

In-person interviews will take place at PA CareerLink Chester County in Exton: Oaklands Corporate Center, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19341.
Virtual interviews will take place via Zoom.
To reserve your interview time with an employer, please complete the Interest Form https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iVs1xROv1kaBxleyFWmNIafwKd9dU41JlO6N-ZQdiU9UMU5FME1XS0g0TzdYOEw1NkU0R1JHNlo4Vy4u

June 10, 2021 - Addressing Solutions to the Talent Crisis - 2:00-4:00pm
2021-06-10 14:00 - 16:00
REGISTER NOW for our June 10 Meeting from 2:00-4:00 PM: Addressing Solutions to the Talent Crisis. Link to register: https://bit.ly/3g0pNGD.

June 22, 2021 - M2M Summer Networking at La Cabra - 4:30-7:00pm
2021-06-22 16:30 - 19:00
We’re back! Join us June 22 in Berwyn at La Cabra. Pre-registration is required. Find out more https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maccdc-m2m-summer-networking-event-tickets-154745478893

October 1, 2021 - Manufacturing Day
2021-07-28
Manufacturing Day is October 1!
https://www.nam.org/workforce-solutions/manufacturing-day/

September 14, 2021 - Business Networking at AVE in Malvern - 5:00-7:00pm
2021-09-14 17:00 - 19:00
Like MACC/DC, Hire One is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council in Exton.
Hire One will hold a fully live event with beer, wine and lite fare
Find out more and register HERE
Hire One’s mission includes finding new and innovative ways to connect Employers and Job Seekers.
Here is what to expect:
After a brief introduction, everyone will begin networking! We expect jobs to be available in the following fields: finance, sales, information technology, manufacturing and production, energy, healthcare, and more. Remember – it’s not only the employers in the room, but who they know and can introduce you to, that is important. Beer, wine and lite fare will be served.
Thank you to our sponsor AVE Malvern for hosting this event!
This event is supported by Chester County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA CareerLinks.
Registration is required. A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH PARKING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU UPON COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION.
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, HireOne Senior Project Consultant, jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.

October 1, 2021 - Cyber Security Seminar (a WCCC event) - 7:30-9:00 a.m.
2021-10-01 07:30 - 09:00
A WCCC event held at the Held at the Spackman Auditorium at Brandywine Hospital Grounds.
Learn more and register HERE

October 7, 2021 - DVIRC Manufacturing Summit - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2021-10-07 08:00 - 13:00
Learn more and register for the DVIRC Manufacturing Summit, a virtual event. Check the DVIRC website for more offerings and information on this event at https://www.dvirc.org/

October 14, 2021 - MACC/DC Success and Succession Planning for Manufacturers - 4 p.m.
2021-10-14 16:00 - 18:30
Learn more and register at https://success-and-succession-planning-oct-14.eventbrite.com
Join us in-person at CCEDC in Exton, or virtually beginning at 4 p.m. on October 14.
Presenters:
Michael Araten, President and CEO – Sterling Drive Ventures, LP and The Rodon Group will present: Futureproofing Your Business.
Michael Araten is the President and CEO of Sterling Drive Ventures, LP, a family office that owns, among other things, The Rodon Group founded in 1956. Rodon is a highly automated plastics injection molder, with a focus on small parts, used in over 100 industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical diagnostic packaging, windows, consumer packaged goods, construction and toys www.rodongroup.com. Sterling Drive Ventures’ latest venture is SillDry – www.silldry.com, a company that sets the standard for window and door flashing in residential and commercial environments.
As President and CEO, Mr. Araten is responsible for all strategic and day to day operations of the company, and is a member of The Rodon Group Board of Directors. He speaks regularly on topics including advanced manufacturing, the toy industry, re-shoring, global competitiveness, entrepreneurship and innovation. Mr. Araten has appeared on CNBC, CNN, ABC World News, Bloomberg News, Fox Business, and numerous local and regional television and radio shows.
Mr. Araten serves on several corporate and non-profit Boards, including the DVIRC Advisory Council, KaBOOM!, American Made Matters, ALMO Corporation, 911Safety, LLC, and the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Mr. Araten is the Chairman of the Central Bucks County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce where he also serves as the Chair of the Middle Market Action Team.
Brian Hess, Commercial Sales & Marketing Manager – Astro Machine Works will present: Continuous Evolution for The Future.
Brian Hess has been the Commercial Sales & Marketing Manager for Astro Machine Works since 1999. He is responsible for new customer development and maintaining their existing customer base. Since 1999 Astro has tripled its workforce and sales have grown over sixfold!!
Brian has seen Astro evolve from a four-owner company to an ESOP with over 120 dedicated employee owners!
Additionally, Brian serves on advisory committees supporting the machining trades. The committees are established to promote the machining trade to students. Brian has over 40 years in the machining related trades.

October 18, 2021 - TEE IT UP FOR MANUFACTURING 2021 Golf Outing
2021-10-18
TEE IT UP FOR MANUFACTURING
2021 GOLF OUTING
Bringing the region’s manufacturers together for networking and fun
in support of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation
Find out more at https://lnkd.in/drwf3HS
Register at https://www.tee4mfg.com/

October 27, 2021 - 2021 MFG Summit - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2021-10-27 08:00 - 12:00
From our partners at Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA)
Celebrate the region’s innovative manufacturing base during MFG month! Berks County and surrounding partners are growing together as we continue to transform the future of industry.
Learn more and register

December 7, 2021 - MACC/DC Holiday Networking Event - 5:15-7:00 p.m.
2021-12-07 17:15 - 19:00
Network with fellow manufacturers and industry partners at Brickside Grille in Exton on December 7th at 5:15 p.m. to celebrate another successful year!
Pre-registration is required. Please learn more and register
Thank you to our sponsor, Malvern Bank, N.A.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

February 17, 2022 - Hire One Engineering and Manufacturing Job Fair at Penn State Great Valley - 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
2022-02-17 09:00 - 13:00
JOB SEEKERS
register HERE
Are you seeking internships or permanent placement and tired of the black hole of Internet sites and portals? This job fair will put you face to face with employers who are hiring for these positions.
This event has a capacity of 200 job seekers. Register using the JOB SEEKER TICKET as spots are limited.
Agenda:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m Open Fair
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1- on- 1 Interviews
Masks are required at this space regardless of vacination status.
We will follow the Chester County guidelines and Penn State University rules that are in effect the day of the event.
Thank you to our sponsor Penn State University

February 22, 2022 - (from WiM) Virtual discussion on developing, running effective Registered Appreticeship
2022-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
Join WiM and our partners at Jobs for the Future (JFF) for a conversation with Susan Emmerich, Project Implementation Manager at BASF. Hear how Susan helped start BASF’s apprenticeship program and how the company retains employees and helps them grow through apprenticeship. Save your spot today for this free, virtual discussion on developing and running an effective Registered Apprenticeship Program! Register Here

March 15, 2022 - Build and Brand a Winning Culture in the Manufacturing Industry - 4:30pm
2022-03-15 16:00 - 18:30
The MACC/DC is looking forward to seeing you at our next networking event! Please learn more via the link below. We will be at Brickside Grille, Exton.
https://manufacturing_company_culture.eventbrite.com
Thanks to CR Meyer, our sponsor!

April 6, 2022 - "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Video Awards Contest Ceremony - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2022-04-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. SWEDESFORD RD, MALVERN, PA 19355, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
You’ve voted! Now join us for the event! The “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Video Awards Contest Ceremony is April 6, 2022 at 6:30p.m. https://wscmawards2022.eventbrite.com
Thank you to our sponsors!

April 28, 2022 - Time for the Trades Breakfast - 7:30-9:30 a.m.
2022-04-28 07:30 - 09:30
From our friends at the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce: Time for the Trades has served as the Chamber’s initiative to connect skilled trade businesses to resources in our region. Through this event we strive to address workforce needs by fostering partnerships between trade businesses and career and technical schools and other trade organizations. This event shares information on training, funding, apprenticeship programs or education and certification opportunities that skilled trade employers can leverage to grow their workforce.
SPEAKERS:
Stephanie Larkin
Associated Builders & Contractors Keystone

George Fiore
Chester County Intermediate Unit

Jim Lauckner
Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Counties
Location: The Parkesburg Point
Learn more and register https://membership.westernchestercounty.com/events/details/time-for-the-trades-breakfast-3287?calendarMonth=2022-04-01

May 13, 2022 - Veterans and Families Resource Fair - Eddystone, PA 11am-2pm
2022-05-13 11:00 - 2022-06-13 14:00
Are you a Veteran, or a family member of a veteran? Do you have a network that you can forward this email to, in an effort to share this Resource Fair offering for Veterans and their families?
Hire One will be at the Veterans & Families Resource Fair. For more information and to register go to https://tinyurl.com/VeteransFamiliesResourceFair (note, if this link is not launching for you, hold down your CTRL button on your keyboard + click your mouse on this link)
WHEN: Fri, May 13, 2022
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
LOCATION
Eddystone Lighthouse Hall
1401 9th Street, Eddystone, PA 19022
Eddystone Lighthouse Hall 1401 E 9th St Crum Lynne, PA Basketball Clubs – MapQuest

June 14, 2022 - The Manufacturer's Association Event - Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
2022-06-14 18:00 - 20:00
2025 Annual Event at York College

June 22, 2022 - WIM event, Cradles to Crayons - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2022-06-22 10:00 - 12:00
Learn more about the event and register using this link https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/events/wim-eastern-pennsylvania-cradles-to-crayons-volunteer-opportunity

June 29, 2022 - Factory Tour of Herr Foods - 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
2022-06-29 08:00 - 10:00
Come tour a winning company in the manufacturing industry, with MACC/DC. See how Herr Foods, our local, family-owned snack food company, makes its famous products.
https://factory_tour_herr_foods_and_networking.eventbrite.com

September 29, 2022 - WIM event, Success in Manufacturing: The Female Perspective - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
2022-09-29 17:00 - 19:00
The MACC/DC would like members to know about this offering from WIM.
Location:
Penn State Great Valley Conference Center
30 E Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355
Cost to Attend: $5 for WiM members & Nonmembers
Join Penn State Great Valley and the WiM Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter for an exciting networking event. Hear from a panel of multi-generational women in leadership, and how they took the road less traveled in manufacturing. These women navigated different challenges throughout their careers, shaping the industry for those who followed. Join us for their insights and to network with other attendees!
Meet Our Panel
• Karen Norheim, President and CEO, American Crane
• Jai Aja, Enterprise Customer Success Manager, Rockwell Automation
• TBD – Mack Trucks
We can’t wait to see you there!
Funded by the Ametek Diversity and Stem Program
Register

October 10 – 12, 2022 - WIM event in Atlanta, GA or virtually
2022-10-10 08:00 - 2022-10-12 17:00
Plant Tours, Traveling Dinners, Roundtables and More!
Join the Women in Manufacturing October 10 – 12, 2022 in Atlanta, GA or digitally for three days filled with plant tours at leading manufacturing facilities, professional development sessions, roundtable discussions on important topics, and inspiring keynotes. All while engaging and interacting with peers through social and networking events. Registration deals are available for WiM members and groups! View event details here.

October 21, 2022 - Steel and Safety Day at JGM, Coatesville - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2022-10-21 11:00 - 15:00
JGM is hosting STEEL & SAFETY DAY! Join JGM to celebrate the structural steel industry’s largest educational and networking event. The full-day agenda will include facility tours, demonstrations on their new Python, Peddinghaus Plate Line and Lincoln Cobot Welding Machine, vendor tables, special guests, food trucks, live music and special Guest Speaker, Scott Burrows!! This is a chance for JGM to open their doors and bring together Customers, Vendors, Suppliers, Partners & JGM Teammates to celebrate hard work and partnerships.
Learn more and register https://steelday.aisc.org/EventDetails.aspx?eid=3029
