Indiana Manufacturers Association

If you haven't registered for IMA's Upcoming 2024 Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame Luncheon, slated for Oct. 16th at the Bilwell Event Center, in Indianapolis, you'll want to do so soon! We're pleased to welcome US Senator Mike Braun for a keynote/issues discussion at this official IMA Manufacturing Day event. The event will include a networking reception, lunch, a sit-down chat with Senator Braun and will culminate in the presentation of the 2024 Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame Inductees and the winners of the 2024 Indiana Manufacturing Excellence Awards. Seating is limited, so be sure to register early! A big thank you to our event sponsors. They include: Title Sponsor: KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) Gold Sponsor: Bank of America and General Motors Silver Sponsors: Commerce Bank and RJL Solutions Bronze Sponsors: Caterpillar Inc. and FCCI Insurance Group Patron Sponsors: Blue & Co., LLC, Purdue University, RSM US LLP and Winthrop Capital Management We are still accepting sponsors for the event through Sept. 27. For full details, registration or to become a sponsor, visit https://lnkd.in/gTcGdj2M. We hope to see you on October 16th!

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Are you tracking greenhouse gas emissions to establish your carbon footprint? Confused about which emissions to include? You are not alone! Many companies that are voluntarily tracking their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions struggle with determining what emissions should be included in the GHG inventory. Not to mention how to determine their GHG emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalence. Join us at the Jasper Chamber of Commerce for this workshop that will help clear up the confusion and uncertainties concerning the establishment of a carbon footprint and provide the structure and traits of a well-established voluntary GHG accounting program. Registration closes Wednesday, October 9. Click here for more information and to register >>> https://loom.ly/ZHCKNDA

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Welcome to the IMA, TrainMOR!

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Only 1 more week until this exciting (and free!) webinar with Purdue MEP and Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership to learn about Growth Management System (GMS)! GMS is a systematic approach to rapidly identify, vet, and implement opportunities, augmenting a company’s growth and development activities. It is a framework for empowering your workforce! Utilizing GMS, your team will learn to develop solutions to pertinent problems, apply rapid decision making for quick resolutions, and make use of limited strategic resources. GMS builds a proactive, empowered quick fleeted team that is result oriented. Benefits of GMS: align corporate objectives, develop an empowered proactive culture, increase team communication, and reduce non-value-added activities within business development. Join us to learn more about this approach that can lead to product innovation! Click here for more info and to register >>> https://loom.ly/3L-7o_Q Registration closes end of day on Monday, September 16.

Check out this upcoming event!

Are you a small to medium manufacturer looking for ways to implement AI in your operations? You already understand the basics of AI, but need something both achievable AND affordable? This course is for you! Join Purdue MEP and Deveren Werne for this intensive 4-hour course for a deeper dive into the practical applications and advanced concepts of AI in manufacturing. Participants can expect to leave the course with: ? A comprehensive understanding of advanced AI technologies applicable to manufacturing ? Practical knowledge of implementing AI solutions in various manufacturing processes ? Insights into data management and integration for AI in manufacturing ? Strategies for overcoming common challenges in AI adoption ? An understanding of the ROI and cost-benefit analysis of AI implementations ? Knowledge of emerging trends and future directions in AI for manufacturing We are offering this workshop in 2 locations! Indianapolis | October 9 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm ET Click here to register >>> https://lnkd.in/g7x3fAKv Registration closes on Thursday, October 3 Elkhart | October 10 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm ET | Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County (EDC) Click here to register >>> https://lnkd.in/gGpQsQVp Registration closes on Friday, October 4 Don’t let the benefits of AI pass you by!