NMA ShopTalk
Your Monthly e-Newsletter - December 2019
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NEW MEMBER!
Please join us in welcoming the return of Associate Member:
SubZero Blasting
MOBILE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BLAST CLEANING SERVICES
We offer mobile sandblasting and sandblast alternatives including dustless blasting, dry ice blasting and surface preparation services across Ontario including Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville, and Cobourg.
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Choco NovoLux Inc. Launches and NMA was there!
Congratulations to Choco NovoLux on the successful launch of their company, products and services.
Guests were blown away by both the presentation and the demonstration of chocolate 3D printing especially the printing of Managing Director Darla Price's selfie on her beverage.
To learn more about this new innovative company click
HERE
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Round Table Discussion with MPP David Piccini & Skills Ontario
On December 17, over fifteen NMA manufacturers met with MPP Piccini and Skills Ontario to engage in an open discussion on: career of trades, engaging our youth/students and what, as manufactures is required for the future workforce in our industry.
The round table presented a great opportunity for us to share challenges, to provide insight into our ever changing industry and to brainstorm solutions with a goal of creating a future path that is win-win for everyone.
Thank you to all the members who joined us and for those unavailable to attend - don't worry - we'll have updates coming soon and other opportunities for continued participation in this discussion.
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Mosaic Logistics (Meyers 2.0.)
NMA Managing Director Darla Price met with Mosaic Logistics a few weeks ago to learn more about how they've integrated an amazing new technology to manage manufacturers logistics.
While not an Associate Member of the NMA, based on the information provided, Darla would highly recommend this company to the membership.
Quick bio:
Mosaic has synchronized technology with freight and logistics to give mid-level sized companies a competitive edge when managing that aspect of their business. By replacing the traditional methods with a streamlined TMS Software, your company can expect drastically increased efficiencies to its workflow and better business visibility, granular freight analysis and all pertinent information at your fingertips. This control tower will become an extension of your business where you can easily process and manage everything freight related.
Click
HERE
to learn more about Mosaic and what they are doing for businesses in Eastern Ontario
Click
HERE
to learn about their TMS Software.
If you’re company wants to learn more about how other businesses are taking advantage of this technology to improve their process, and whether or not it applies to your business, please reach out to Kyle for an introductory call. Even if there are no next steps, you’ll gain valuable insights and market trends related to this industry that may impact your business down the road.
Kyle Sexton
Account Executive
905-441-5818
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Thank you!
We would like to thank our Associate Members for hosting the Fall Workshop Series. The knowledge you shared was leading edge and we thank you for your time and effort in advising our manufacturers on new solutions for their business.
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COMING SOON!
Membership Dues for 2020
- renewals will be hitting your inbox the first week of January. If you have any questions about your membership, please feel free to contact Darla or Melissa at the NMA Office - 289-677-4988
MEMBEE - Member Management System
The NMA has invested in a client management (database) system to help manage member records, invoicing, events and more.
In January members will receive an introduction email for the new database. Members will have the ability to update your company profile, register and pay for events online and track your paid invoices.
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NMA & Metroland Newspaper Insert
If you would like copies please contact Darla or Melissa at the NMA office and we will either mail, personally deliver copies, or you may stop by the NMA office anytime to pick up copies.
admin@thenma.ca
739 D'Arcy Street, Cobourg
Thanks again to everyone for their participation and support on the growth of this initiative.
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The NMA is on Social Media!
Stay in the loop, watch our activities and engage in the manufacturing community by joining us on social media. Like, follow and share! Hope to see you there!
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ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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Current infographic of research completed by the Workforce Development Board.
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Inside:
* New rules for biological chemicals
* Health & Safety at a Distance - keeping lone workers safe
Fleming College Upcoming Training Opportunities
LAST CHANCE!
LEAN Green Belt Certification
Green Belts have two primary tasks: first, to help deploy lean tools and processes and second, to lead small-scale improvement projects within their respective areas.
January/February 2020
Contact Karen Foster, 705-746-5530 ext 5221, karen.foster@flemingcollege.ca
Loyalist College Upcoming Training Opportunities
Lean Material Flow
Lean Material Flow works backwards from customer demand, manufacturing conveyance and presentation, and supplier replenishment methods and frequencies in order to develop, deploy and sustain end-to-end lean material flow processes.
****If you have specific training needs, let us know! Through collaboration multi-member hosting, we can service the same need at reduced costs and the NMA will do the organizing! Contact us at 289-677-4988 or info@thenma.ca*****
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- ODF Communities Funding – intake is opening December 2, and closes January 20, 2020 Click HERE to learn more
- EODF Business Funding - intake is opening December 2, and closes January 20, 2020 Click HERE to learn more
- Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), Organizations and Collaborations Stream – intake is opening January 6, 2020 and closes January 27, 2020
- Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, intake is open October 28, 2019 and closes January 22, 2020. Click HERE to learn more.
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Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce: Breakfast with Mayor Bob Sanderson
Location: Railside Restaurant, 112 Peter St, Port Hope
Date/Time: Wednesday January 15, 2020
Doors open: 7:30 am
Contact Information: Siobhan Kloosterhof admin@porthopechamber.com
Loyalist College Career Fair
Showcase your business or organization, and connect with hundreds of students and recent graduates during Loyalist College's Career Fair! This event is an excellent opportunity to network and recruit new team members.
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Loyalist College, Belleville Campus
Cost: $100
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DON'T FORGET TO SHARE OUR VIDEO!
Recruitment Campaign
The NMA has launched our first video campaign with the purpose of recruiting skilled employees to Northumberland.
Check us out! We encourage you to share our video with your friends, colleagues and family Help us Make Work Better!
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