News and Events

Keeping current and tapping into educational opportunities is core to any business leader. Visit this section for useful information and details on upcoming events. View the articles from Pennsylvania Manufacturer for topics affecting all of us across the state.

2008 Market Research Innovation Prize

IMC and Williamsport/Lycoming KIZ announce the 2008 Market Research Innovation Prize . The 2008 Innovation Research Awards will be awarded to a manufacturing organization and to an emerging entrepreneur who demonstrates the greatest product innovation/development need that is judged to provide potential for significant impact to Pennsylvania and IMC’s local economies and employees. The award(s) will provide support for a new innovations project or product design effort using one or more market research methods and strategies to enhance the awardees revenue and profit growth or provide greater competitiveness.

Download a PDF of the Nomination Criteria.

Download a PDF of the Nomination Form to complete and submit by mail or fax.

Trendmakers Listening Post

The IMC would like you to consider joining our Trendmakers Listening Post. This online community of Central Pennsylvania manufacturing leaders is designed to facilitate sharing of perspectives with your peers on issues, trends and concerns among thought leaders in the 12-county area of our region. (Lycoming, Clinton, Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour, Mifflin, Centre, Huntingdon, Juniata, Blair and Bedford counties). For more information, contact Karla Sexton at karlas@imcpa.com or 800-326-9467 x8086.

2008 Events:

• Security in Williamsport on May 21

• New Product Development IV: Marketing & Introducing Great Products & Services in Lewisburg on May 21
• Green, LEED & Products: Green Building Products Summit in Williamsport on June 6
• Confronting the Risks of a Changing Workforce: A framework for action in Lewisburg on June 11
• Boost Cash Flow to Fund Growth! in Altoona on June 12
• Attract, Hire & Retain the Best! in Altoona on June 19
• Change Dynamics for Lean & Six Sigma in State College on June 25
• STRATEGY - Refine Yours to Block the Competition! in Altoona on June 26
• SharePoint/InfoPath in Williamsport on August 14
• Meaningful Marketing in State College on August 28
• Attract More New Customers in State College on September 11

IMC News Releases:

• 04/08 IMC Executive Director Elected Chairman of PA Recycling Markets Center
• IRC Network Releases 2007 Annual Report
• 01/08 KIZ Program Receives National Recognition
• IMC Releases 2006-07 Annual Report
• 09/07 IMC Partners with eBizITPA for Special IT Funding
• 06/07 IMC Elects Officers

 

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Pennsylvania Manufacturer

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Cancellation & Refunds

It may be necessary to cancel an event due to low enrollment. The decision to cancel will be made at least five days prior to the start of event. If an event is cancelled, we will notify you and provide a full refund.

If you should need to cancel your registration, you will need to provide IMC with four days notice in order to receive a full refund. If IMC is notified closer than this to the event or you are a no-show, you will be assessed a fee of $25.