From offices in Boise, Post Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, TechHelp Specialists help Idaho manufacturers, food processors and entrepreneurs improve their competitiveness through continuous product and process innovation.

INWAC Tour of Gonzaga School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Gonzaga University Bollier Center 502 East Boone Avenue, Spokane, WA

Be part of Gonzaga's March Madness, Manufacturing Style!

Join INWAC on March 30th at 4:00 pm for a tour of GU's new Bollier Center and see where the workforce of the future is being trained. Meet some of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences students and faculty to learn more about research projects for companies like Boeing, Kaiser Aluminum, and ATC.
Learn how your company can become a partner (or an employer!) and enjoy the chance to network with aerospace colleagues at the home of the Zags.

Free

Lean Manufacturing Site Tour of Best Bath for IMA Members

BestBath 723 Garber St., Caldwell, ID

Curious to see principles of lean manufacturing in action? Come along for an IMA site tour of Bestbath!
All Bestbath products are fabricated in their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility–from shower pans to code-compliant single and multi-piece showers; every Bestbath product is intelligent by design.

Free

Monthly IMA HR Cohort Call for Manufacturers – Zoom

Live Online

Join IMA for the monthly HR Cohort group! This is your chance to meet with other HR professionals in manufacturing to discuss hot topics, seek input on issues, and get to know some of your peers. IMA will host this call on the 1st Thursday of the month at 11 am MT/10 am PT.
You can submit topics or questions to tiffany@idmfg.org.
*This event is for the primary or secondary HR representatives from manufacturing companies only*

Free

Think Big Festival – Coeur d’Alene

Innovation Den 418 East Lakeside Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID

April 13-15th, 2023 the Think Big Festival will take place in the lovely lake town of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Bringing together members from the community and brilliant minds from all over the country. Learn about the future from the people creating it.

$45

The BAD Conference at College of Idaho

The College of Idaho Langroise Recital Hall South 20th Avenue, Caldwell, ID

The Business & Accounting Department (BAD) at The College of Idaho and the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce invite business leaders to the 2023 BAD Conference, where we will explore topics related to "Made in Idaho". The conference is dedicated to extensive learning, networking, and collaboration, and will further cultivate relationships between the business community, the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and The College of Idaho.

$25

The Idaho Rural Success Summit in Weiser

The Vendome Event Center 309 State Street, Weiser, ID

The Idaho Rural Success Summit will be co-hosted by the Idaho Women's Business Center and the USDA Rural Development Idaho, in partnership with Idaho Rural Partnership, the Idaho Department of Commerce, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The Summit highlights successful examples of rural community development through lightning-round presentations, engaging panel discussions, and fostering networking opportunities and information sharing through a resource fair. This is a 2-day event including a coffee/pastry early networking and catered lunch both days. Seats will be limited at the Vendome.

$55

Monthly IMA IT Cohort Call for Manufacturers – Zoom

Live Online

Join IMA for the monthly IT Cohort Group Meeting! This is your chance to meet with other IT professionals in manufacturing to discuss hot topics, seek input on issues, and get to know some of your peers. IMA will host this call on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 am MT/10 am PT. You can submit topics or questions to sheri@idmfg.org.
This event is for the primary or secondary IT representatives from manufacturing companies only.

Free

Intro to HACCP IHA Certified 8-Hour Online Course With Dr. Janna Hamlett – Live Online – May 2

Live Online

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is a logical, scientific approach to controlling hazards in food production and is a preventive system assuring the safe production of food products. The principle of HACCP can be applied to production, meat slaughter and processing, shipping and distribution, food service, and home preparation.

Successful completion of this course will result in an Introduction to HACCP Certificate with the International HACCP Alliance seal of approval.

$295

Monthly IMA HR Cohort Call for Manufacturers – Zoom

Live Online

Join IMA for the monthly HR Cohort group! This is your chance to meet with other HR professionals in manufacturing to discuss hot topics, seek input on issues, and get to know some of your peers. IMA will host this call on the 1st Thursday of the month at 11 am MT/10 am PT.
You can submit topics or questions to tiffany@idmfg.org.
*This event is for the primary or secondary HR representatives from manufacturing companies only*

Free

Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium (ISBCS) – May 11 at Boise State

Boise State University 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID

The Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium (ISBCS) is a "reverse trade show" type of event where Idaho companies can pitch their products or services to government contractors who will have booths at the event. The conference presents opportunities to network, make connections, and learn more about how to sell into local, regional, national, and even international government entities.

Free

Monthly IMA IT Cohort Call for Manufacturers – Zoom

Live Online

Join IMA for the monthly IT Cohort Group Meeting! This is your chance to meet with other IT professionals in manufacturing to discuss hot topics, seek input on issues, and get to know some of your peers. IMA will host this call on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 am MT/10 am PT. You can submit topics or questions to sheri@idmfg.org.
This event is for the primary or secondary IT representatives from manufacturing companies only.

Free