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IMA Mfg Month Tour of Northwest Machining & Manufacturing in Meridian

Northwest Machinging and Manufacturing 1957 E. Lanark St., Meridian, ID

Celebrate Manufacturing Month with a look inside the operations of IMA member Northwest Machining & Mfg, a contract manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies. Northwest Machining’s capabilities are among the largest and most advanced in Idaho. The company can machine simple components to complex machined assemblies. The aim is to be the machining vendor of choice for current customers and to use the company's extensive experience to develop new business relationships.

Free
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Freight 101 with John Fulcher of BGI Worldwide Logistics

Online

The Idaho District Export Council is excited to present “Freight 101”, featuring John Fulcher of BGI Worldwide Logistics. This one-hour webinar will occur on Tuesday, October 24, beginning at 10 a.m. MDT. John will address export shipping topics and answer attendees’ questions related to freight forwarding.

$25

IMA Mfg Month Tour of Dixon Container Company in Boise

Dixon Container 3210 East Amity Road, Boise, ID

Ever wonder how the packaging for some of your favorite products was made? Come find out as we tour IMA member Dixon Container Company as part of our Manufacturing Month Site Tour Series!
Dixon's box plant and main office currently reside in a 60,000 square foot warehouse on the east end of the Treasure Valley in Boise, Idaho. From small beginnings, Dixon Container grew from a basic packaging distributor with a few employees to a thriving manufacturer with over 90 employees at 4 different locations. Over the years Dixon added manufacturing capabilities that now include corrugated boxes, plastic corrugated boxes, folding cartons, rigid boxes, litho-laminate, crating and pallets, foam fabrication, and assembly. Dixon has grown into 3 separate manufacturing sites with 125,000 sq. ft. of space.

Free

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Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) – IHA Certified 8 Hour Course – With Dr. Janna Hamlett – Live Online – November 8, 2023

Live Online

Our class is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and meets the requirements of NCIMS, FSIS, and GFSI (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC22000, etc.) certification requirements. In class, you will understand the 5 pre-steps and 7 principles in creating a facility-wide food safety plan. You will get templates and example food safety plans to build or revitalize your current HACCP plan. The curriculum is designed with practical advice from industry experts. If you haven’t taken a HACCP class in a while, it is a good idea to have a refresher course. If you are new to HACCP or food safety plans, this class will give you the basics you need to know to get started. This class does require a project to fulfill the course requirements. This class fulfills the training requirements for SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-approved certifications.

$260

IMA OSHA 10 Course for General Industry – Live in Nampa – Nov 8 & 9

Idaho Small Business Development Center 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa, ID, United States

This is a two-day, 10-hour training course and is for employees who work in general industry (not construction). Each attendee who successfully completes the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor within four to eight weeks. This class is capped at 20 attendees. Attendance is required on both days to successfully complete the course.

$100

Implementing Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Systems w Dr. Janna Hamlett – Live or Online – Nov 9-10, 2023

Live Online

The first step in achieving and maintaining SQF Certification is to understand the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing. This class is designed to fulfill the training requirements to prepare individuals to take the SQF Practitioner test. All SQF certified sites must have at least two SQF Practitioners overseeing the SQF Food Safety System. However, industry best practice is to have several Practitioners to ensure management commitment and coverage of the entire SQF System. This hands-on workshop uses the official SQF training material but adds real-life practical advice to fulfill requirements of the code. Students will get a manual with the slides, a practice test, and an attendance certificate with the SQF Institute logo, our logo and license number. This course is recommended for sites seeking certification, maintaining certification or anyone interested in learning more about the SQF program and certification. To attend the training students must have had previous HACCP training approved by International HACCP Alliance or equivalent.

$550

WSU Extension Presents the 43rd Annual Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop

Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR

The Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop addresses basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. Topics having broad interest are covered in the general sessions. There are more specific subjects discussed in small breakout sessions, with basic and advanced tracks available.

$275
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Best Bath Presents Innovation & Growth Using the Theory of Constraints with Rami Goldratt

College of Idaho South Dining Hall 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID, United States

Rami Goldratt currently serves as CEO of Goldratt Group, the leading organization in Theory Of Constraints (TOC) implementations. Over the years, Rami has been involved in consulting engagements with retail manufacturers, engineering, automotive, textile, chemical, and service industries all around the world. Rami is highly regarded for developing the TOC applications to Sales and Marketing. His ground-breaking implementations in this area have become the standard of TOC in sales.

Free

Forklift Training (Powered Industrial Trucks) – Nov 16

Idaho Small Business Development Center 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa, ID, United States

Course Description:

This training meets the requirements of OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck Standard 1910.178. This class does not include a forklift function drive test. This allows employers to test employees using their site-specific forklifts under conditions present in their work environment.

$50

Learn About Incoterms and How They Benefit Your Export Business with Karen Jones

Zion Bank 800 W Main Street, Boise, ID

Incoterms are a set of 11 individual rules issued by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers to sell goods in international transactions. Of primary importance is that each Incoterms rule clarifies the tasks, costs, and risks to be borne by buyers and sellers in these transactions. The Idaho District Export Council is excited to present this workshop about Incoterms and How They Benefit Your Business. The event features long-time IDEC member and Incoterms expert Karen Jones, who is an adjunct professor at the Boise State University College of Business and Economics.

$25

NIMA Holiday Networking and Factory Tour of ATC in Post Falls

ATC Manufacturing, Inc 1224 North Lean Street Post Falls, Post Falls, ID

Spokane was designated as a Tech Hub by the EDA. The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) will focus on developing new ways to use lighter weight composite materials to build next-gen commercial and military planes. ATC Manufacturing in Post Falls is leading the charge on developing these innovations. See for yourself the cutting edge technology at work during NIMA's Holiday Networking and Factory Tour of ATC.

$32
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2023 IMA Manufacturing Tradeshow – Nov 30 at Boise Centre

Boise Centre 850 W Front Street, Boise

The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance is proud to present the only manufacturing-focused industry tradeshow in Idaho! TechHelp and our friends will be there as we come together as an industry to do some business, engage in learning, and gain some new contacts and tools as we head into 2024!

$125

Respiratory Protection Training – Dec 19

Idaho Small Business Development Center 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa, ID, United States

Course Description:

Training meeting the requirements of OSHA 1910.134.

Note: Employers can elect to add quantitative mask fit testing services to be performed along with this training. OSHA requires annual mask fit testing for employees required to wear tight fitting facepiece respirators.

$50

Field to Fork Festival 2024 – Celebrate Idaho Food & Drink with FARE

Jack's Urban Meeting Place 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise, United States

FARE Idaho's Field to Fork Festival brings together independent agriculture, food and beverage industry professionals from all over the state of Idaho at Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) on January 18, 2024. This event is free to attend thanks to FARE's generous independent-loving sponsors!

Are you a farmer, rancher, food or beverage producer, restaurant/bar owner or grocer interested in getting FARE's members-only, early-bird booth space? Register now to join the event as either a vendor or attendee!

Free
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IMA East Idaho Membership Meeting

Andersen Airplane Hangar 3024 N Boeing St, Idaho Falls, United States

Calling all Eastern Idaho manufacturers & the businesses that fuel the industry! Please join the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance as they host their first IMA-East Membership Meeting on January 30th at the Andersen Airplane Hangar.

Whether you're already a proud member of the IMA family or curious about the unparalleled benefits that come with membership, this event is sure to answer all your questions of how to get the most from joining the alliance! Not only will you hear about the benefits of membership, we hope you will chime in and help us shape the future of IMA-East by offering your ideas, sharing some challenges, and simply being a part of the conversation as we brainstorm what events and learning opportunities we put together in 2024.

Free