2018 Manufacturing Week
Educational Events for Chamber Members:
Monday, October 1:
Educational Session hosted by Preferred Office Technologies – Lunch
12:00-1:00 PM
Cloud Technology
Cloud technologies have transformed the way manufactures operate. Your processes are increasingly being moved to the digital realm to enable companies to perform efficiently and effectively. Office 365 has become a tool capable of empowering manufacturers and improving operations. However, navigating and understanding all of the powerful tools can be overwhelming which can lead to only “scratching the surface” of the functionality available to you.
In the session you will learn:
- What Microsoft Office 365 is
- An overview of the various “Apps” available to you
- How to successfully and seamlessly integrate these tools
Tuesday, October 2:
Safety Training Overview hosted by M&G Safety
8:30-10:00 AM
Topics include:
Fall Protection – (Walking working surfaces / slips, trips, & falls / Ladder Safety / Scissor & Boom)
Hazard Communication (New GHS)
Lockout/Tagout / Machine Guarding
Personal Protective Equipment (Eye Safety, Hand Safety, Foot Safety, Hearing Conservation)
Respiratory Protection Training (Respirable Silica & Asbestos)
Anhydrous Ammonia
Material Handling Equipment (Powered Industrial Trucks)
Ergonomics (Safe Lifting / Back Safety)
Confined Space
Emergency Action Plans
Fire Prevention
Electrical Safety
Compressed Air / Gas Cylinder Safety
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (Hot Work)
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Women in Manufacturing – by UAFS
Lunch will be provided at this event.
11:00-12:30 at the Chamber.
University of Arkansas Fort Smith will be hosting a panel presentation on ‘Women in Manufacturing’. Panelists include:
- Kendy Brown, Senior Human Resources Associate, Owens Corning
- Lori Hayes, Human Resources Manager, Gerber Products Company
- Amy Johnson, Director of Operations, Rheem Manufacturing
- Tracy Long, Vice President Marketing, ABB (formerly Baldor Electric)
- Lee Ann Vick, Vice President Production, Weldon, Williams, & Lick, Inc.
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Thursday, October 4:
Breakfast/Presentation by AFS Business Solutions ~ Maximizing Your Effectiveness: Get Return on Your Biggest Investment. . . Your Employees!
8:30-10:00 AM
Drawing from Michael’s time as LEAN Coordinator with a local manufacturer he will discuss topics around the tenants of LEAN and how you can create a high functioning environment through driving value-added activity.
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Behind the Scenes Manufacturing Tours:
Monday, October 1:
QualServ Corporation – Member Only Tour
10:00 & 1:00
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Tuesday, October 2:
Member Tour Opportunity at Gerdau
9:00 AM
Dress Code:
Closed Toed shoes with no heel
Long Pants
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Wednesday, October 3:
Member tours at Stainless Innovation
10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
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Business After 5: ABB Community Open House
In celebration of Manufacturing Week, ABB will host a “Community Open House” from 4:00-7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the plant, visit with staff and meet a number of vendors. This will be an excellent chance to learn what manufacturing looks like in the 21st Century!
Shotgun tours will be offered throughout the event from 4:30 - 6:00 PM (must be in at least the 5th grade to go on a tour and closed toe shoes required).
Food and refreshments will be provided so plan to bring the entire family!
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Thursday, October 4:
Member tours at Glatfelter
Glatfelter Tour Times:
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Friday, October 5:
Ingersoll-Rand Trane Open House, Tours and Job Fair
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Trane Commercial Systems / Ingersoll Rand will be holding a Global Job Fair on Friday, October 5 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This will include a presentation on the company, benefits of becoming a full time Ingersoll Rand employee a tour.
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Special Member & Non-Member Event:
Friday, October 5
First Friday Breakfast
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Center Reynolds Room
Fees: $18.00 per member or $20.00 per non-member.
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Date and Time
Monday Oct 1, 2018 Friday Oct 5, 2018
Fees/Admission
No Charge for Chamber Members
Non-members