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Your Monthly e-Newsletter - October 2019
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NEW MEMBERS!
Please join us in welcoming our new Manufacturing Members:
Flou Inc
Flou inc. is a Canadian rotomolding manufacturer based in Cobourg, Ontario specializing in large plastic products; ranging from water tanks to modular floating docks as well as an array of sanitation and plumbing products.
They provide manufacturing services from mold design to production.
Choco NovoLux
Choco NovoLux Inc. provides exclusive confectionery products and lovely presents. With our products, we prepare pleasure and pure enjoyment all year round.
We offer Chocolate as a Service (CaaS) through:
* Innovative gift ideas
* Flexible order quantities and chocolate subscription
* Versatile customization options
We can 3D print with chocolate, and we can print any type of pattern on top of a cup of cappuccino and a pint of beer. We provide mass customization solutions for food innovation, and we provide support to a variety of application scenarios for corporations, incubators, design studios, restaurants, bars and pubs, café, airlines, and special occasions.
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NMA Annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards
And the awards go to........
Akzo Nobel,
Environmental, Health & Safety Award
Protoplast Inc,
Investing in Employee Development Award
Graphic Packaging International,
High Performance Manufacturing Award
The NMA excellence awards were designed to give us the chance to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of our peers. The nominees this year were outstanding and we couldn’t be prouder to share the amazing initiatives our manufacturers have accomplished.
A big thank you to BDC who sponsored our delicious breakfast. We are proud to have your involvement and to share in our success.
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Tri-Association Manufacturing Conference
Another successful year!
Last week over 170 manufacturing guests joined the NMA, KMA and QMA for a full day of learning, sharing and interaction. This year the agenda included plant tours, TechZone and the hot topic of cyber security.
“It was an incredible day” stated one guest. There was always a buzz in the air – the keynote speakers, the plant tours, the techzone – it was all very relevant to our industry – I couldn’t wait to learn more and see what you had planned for us next! Thank you and well done!"
The conference planning committee would like to thank all our sponsors for their support and dedication to our industry and people. We couldn’t have done it without you.
A special thank you to Northumberland County – our title sponsor, who raised the bar this year with their sponsorship and commitment.
We look forward to seeing everyone next year – SAVE THE DATE! October 22, 2020!
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NMA & Metroland Newspaper Insert
We encourage you to watch for your local newspaper this week for our annual newspaper insert.
A huge thank you to everyone who advertised in this years edition. Your support gave us the means to publish such an exciting piece!
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GM Employee Recruitment Update
The NMA is heading to Oshawa!
On November 6th, the NMA and a few selected members will be sharing a presentation with GM employees, promoting the many employment opportunities here in Northumberland.
We are including a presentation on the NMA, the County and have 5 panelists who will answer questions in regards to health, safety, growth, secure work and more.
Wish us luck!
Indeed Job Posting
The NMA posted a job posting on Indeed on behalf of the NMA and have promoted it to the GM feeder companies, the community of Durham Region, and to online job seekers. To date we've had over 170 resumes submitted - which are now being distributed across the membership. If you have received resumes - we'd love to hear from you! Are you finding value? Are the candidates what you're looking for? Any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
darla.price@thenma.ca
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Upcoming NMA hosted workshops:
Wednesday, Nov 27 - Tips & Tricks to Securing Government Funding
Thursday, Nov 28 - Cyber Security
Thursday, Dec 5 - Energy - Now and the Future
Watch for more details coming soon!
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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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The Ontario government has launched a new website that will make it easier for businesses to help make the province open for business and open for jobs by inviting them to submit their ideas on modernizing regulations and reducing red tape.
Government of Ontario
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NMA TRAINING ALERT!
A member has requested an inquiry into the need of hosting:
- Confined Spaces
- Joint Health & Safety Committee - Part One
If you are interested please contact darla.price@thenma.ca asap.
Fleming College Upcoming Training Opportunities
Assertiveness Training for Supervisors and Managers
Confident, assertive leadership has a direct impact on achievement.
Contact Karen Foster, 705-746-5530 ext 5221, or click
HERE
Loyalist College Upcoming Training Opportunities
Mentor, Coaching & Onboarding Training
Click
HERE
to learn more.
****If you have specific training needs, let us know! If we collaborate, and host training together with other members who may have the same need, we can bring the costs down, and the NMA will do all the organizing! Contact us at 289-677-4988 or info@thenma.ca*****
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Federal Funding
IRAP
- research/hiring young graduates
Provincial Funding
Do business in Western Canada? Check out the funds available
HERE
For more information and to learn about how to apply:
Canadian Business Funding Events -
webinars
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Workforce Development Board (WDB)
Managing Different Generations
November 6, 8:00am to 10:00am at Venture 13, Cobourg
Guest speaker Michelle Dagnino, will be sharing best practices for employers to navigate the issue of managing different generations in the workplace.
Please click
HERE
to register
Mental Health & Mental Illness
November 14, 8:00am to 10:00am at Bonnie View Inn, Haliburton
Guest speaker Jack Veitch, will be sharing best practices for employers to navigate the issue of mental health and mental illness in the workplace.
Please click
HERE
to register:
Experimental Learning Fair
November 8, 7:30am-3:00pm at Holiday Inn, Peterborough Waterfront
The event begins with a complimentary breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and with presentations beginning at 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a complimentary lunch and an opportunity to attend the afternoon trade show that includes a variety of local organizations that provide specific opportunities or funding to support experiential learning.
Click
HERE
to learn more - there is not cost to attend!
Clarington Economic Summit
November 20, 8:00a.m-2:00pm at
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Bowmanville
The Clarington Board of Trade invites NMA members to join them (at member pricing) at their annual Economic Summit event.
Why attend:
- Connect with members of a diverse, progressive business community
- Learning about the hemp industry, economic viability and an exploring opportunities in product development in manufacturing, growing, food, retail etc.
- Learn more about the Clarington economy, who is here, how they impact communities, best practices, innovation moving business forward
To view the event agenda and learn more click
HERE
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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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