In recognition of the innovative history, resilient spirit and sustained economic impact of Buncombe County Manufacturing in our community, the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville and Buncombe County and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce proudly present... |
Industry Appreciation Week October 12-16, 2009 |
Tuesday, October 13 Educator in Industry Day Audience: For teachers and educators Purpose: Inform and promote advanced manufacturing careers to Asheville and Buncombe County School Teachers Description: EDC, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Board and AB Tech will host educators for a day-long event including panel discussion of local manufacturing leadership and a tour of (4) Buncombe County manufacturing firms including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Deltec Homes, Unison Engine Components and Jacob Holm Industries. Read what the media had to say.... |
Tuesday, October 13 & Wednesday, October 14 Transitioning to Lean Seminar & Shingo Tour For more information: See attached invitation, call 828.651.9454 or Click Here. Audience: For manufacturing professionals with interest in Lean practices and implementation Purpose: This one-day workshop will introduce the fundamentals of production efficiency and immerse you in the basic principles of the Shingo model, guidelines and criteria. NC State's Lean experts will help you get your Lean Mojo back! Description: NCSU Industrial Extension Service will host a day-long, hands on Lean Class (Tuesday) and tour of Shingo Prize Silver Winner, Volvo Construction Equipment (Wednesday AM). |
Thursday, October 15 Manufacturers Luncheon & Launch of "Advanced Manufacturing Partners in Education" Click Here for more information, call 828.258.6134 or email cduncan@ashevillechamber.org Audience: Human resources, plant management, supervisors and others interested in manufacturing workforce development Purpose: Discussion of pilot program promoting the value of manufacturing careers to our workforce, community and economy. Description: Luncheon at the Asheville Area Chamber will present details of pilot workforce development program and renewed partnership between the manufacturing community, local schools and AB Tech. Manufacturers will be given overview of the program and opportunities for corporate participation and volunteerism. |
For more information, please contact: Clark Duncan, Director of Business & Industry Services cduncan@ashevillechamber.org or 828.258.6134 |
