OMEP – Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership

11/08/2024

Celebrating 9 years with OMEP!

This month marks Denise Masanga's 9th anniversary with OMEP. With over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and auditing, Denise has been an indispensable asset to our team. Her journey began in public accounting, followed by impactful roles in manufacturing, local government, and finance. Before joining us, she successfully ran her own accounting business, providing crucial financial support to small businesses and non-profits.

Denise's expertise is backed by a CPA from the State of Oregon and a B.S. in Accounting from Bowling Green State University. Her previous roles include stints at Ernst & Young, Willamette Industries, and the Portland Development Commission. Join us in celebrating her dedication and achievements!

Learn more or connect with Denise: https://loom.ly/du6xjLI

11/01/2024

Book Your No-Cost Manufacturing Assessment for 2025 Planning

With 2025 just around the corner, now is the time to prepare for growth. In today’s uncertain business climate, it's essential to be strategic about revenue growth, operations, financials, and workforce solutions.

OMEP’s hands-on manufacturing consultants can help you take your business to the next level by identifying opportunities to:

☑️ Grow Sales
☑️ Increase Capacity
☑️ Reduce Expenses
☑️ Engage Employees

Through our federally funded program, you can access a no-cost, in-person assessment tailored specifically to your business needs.

Limited spaces available – secure your assessment today! https://loom.ly/5IaPshg

10/28/2024

Can Your Team Solve Problems Effectively? Do You Have a Clear, Repeatable Improvement Method?

Join our Improvement Kata Class—a half-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn and practice a proven method for continuous improvement. Through engaging simulations, you’ll discover how to build a problem-solving culture that drives real results.

BONUS: An OMEP consultant will conduct a follow-up onsite visit to ensure that the standards you have learned are being effectively applied within your organization.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build a problem-solving powerhouse within your team. Limited seats available—reserve your spot today: https://loom.ly/uuV83Q0

Scholarship opportunities are available for this event. For more info, email [email protected].

10/18/2024

You asked for it, and we're delivering! Join us for an immersive business simulation game—READY OR NOT!— for EUGENE manufacturers on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Dive into strategies and tactics to drive profitable growth in your business. Whether you're a current or future leader, this is your chance to gain valuable insights.

From 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, you'll make business decisions as leaders of fictional manufacturing companies, network with peers, and learn how to become an ‘employer of choice’. Lunch is included!

Ready to test yourself? Register today and join us: https://loom.ly/yyMSAco

10/17/2024

Last chance to register to get lean and boost your bottom line!

Discover how to maximize efficiency, streamline processes, and boost your bottom line—whether you’re delivering a product or service. Through a fun, hands-on simulation, you’ll gain practical insights into Lean principles that can start transforming your business immediately.

What You'll Learn:
- Core Lean principles that drive success
- How to apply Lean to improve processes
- Behaviors that foster continuous improvement

Limited seats—don’t miss out!

Secure your spot now: https://loom.ly/nBKPlu0
(Scholarships available)

09/25/2024

We are excited to share that Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced yesterday that OMEP has been awarded $1.85 million in federal funding to support the growth and innovation of small and medium-sized manufacturers throughout Oregon. This funding will provide public-private partnerships to small and medium sized manufacturers across the state.

“I’m gratified the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership has earned these federal resources, and I’ll keep teaming up with our state’s manufacturers to secure the investments they need to thrive.” Senator Ron Wyden.

Read more: https://loom.ly/AvqPH9A

09/20/2024

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Principles of Lean PORTLAND!

Discover how to maximize efficiency, streamline processes, and boost your bottom line—whether you’re delivering a product or service. Through a fun, hands-on simulation, you’ll gain practical insights into Lean principles that can start transforming your business immediately.

What You'll Learn:
- Core Lean principles that drive success
- How to apply Lean to improve processes
- Behaviors that foster continuous improvement

Limited seats—don’t miss out!

Secure your spot now: https://loom.ly/nBKPlu0
(Scholarships available)

09/18/2024

Join us for an immersive business simulation game—READY OR NOT—on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Thanks to our sponsor, Business Oregon, this workshop is FREE and perfectly timed for National and State Manufacturing Day. Dive into strategies and tactics to drive profitable growth in your business. Whether you're a current or future leader, this is your chance to gain valuable insights.

From 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, you'll make business decisions as leaders of fictional manufacturing companies, network with peers, and learn how to become an ‘employer of choice’. You'll also meet high school students passionate about manufacturing. Lunch is included!

Ready to test yourself? Register today and join us: https://loom.ly/inwdNyk

09/17/2024

This month we are celebrating Sheila Cuyler's 7-year anniversary with OMEP!

With 27 years of experience in manufacturing, Sheila is an invaluable Senior Consultant at OMEP, excelling in connecting manufacturing professionals to continuous improvement solutions.

Before OMEP, Sheila worked at Leupold & Stevens as a Continuous Improvement Specialist and CI Manager for 4 years. Her leadership in managing a team of CI specialists was instrumental in facilitating continuous improvement activities and developing internal resources.

Join us in congratulating Sheila on this milestone, and don’t miss the opportunity to connect with her at OMEP’s Improvement Kata training on November 5, where she’ll be facilitating!

Learn more and connect with Sheila: https://loom.ly/z_zJdBM

09/06/2024

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Principles of Lean CENTRAL OR!

Discover how to maximize efficiency, streamline processes, and boost your bottom line—whether you’re delivering a product or service. Through a fun, hands-on simulation, you’ll gain practical insights into Lean principles that can start transforming your business immediately.

What You'll Learn:
- Core Lean principles that drive success
- How to apply Lean to improve processes
- Behaviors that foster continuous improvement

Limited seats—don’t miss out!

Secure your spot now: https://loom.ly/csTh0GI
(Scholarships available)

09/04/2024

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, continuous improvement is not just a strategy but a necessity. Your company faces unique challenges that demand a relentless pursuit of efficiency, quality, and innovation – a commitment to continuous learning.

That's why we are gathering some of our favorite reads in one place, so you can create a culture of continuous improvement.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/d9pHT-0

The Power of Reading In the dynamic world of manufacturing, continuous improvement is not just a strategy but a necessity. Your company faces unique challen ...