Originally Published on PCC News: Photos and Story by James Hill History was made in Columbia County. Last month, Portland Community College officially broke ground on its first permanent training...
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Manufacturing Matters Oregon Podcast
OMEP is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative podcast, Manufacturing Matters Oregon. Previously hosted by our very own Linda Wechsler, the podcast is now hosted by Shane Steinke....
Optimism Growing Among Women-Owned Small Businesses
A new Key4Women Confidence survey finds positive trends among women-owned small businesses, from business growth in the future to optimism on a more level business environment. By Ron Wolfe, Vice...
2019 Oregon MFG Day Recap
Thanks to the efforts of 67 manufacturers who opened their doors to host students, as well as the countless partners who coordinated tours, hundreds of students across the state got the first-hand...
WANTED: WA County Manufacturers
Washington County Manufacturers: We Need Your Help! Consider opening your doors to allow high school students to tour your facility during National Manufacturing Day on October 4. When you open your...
Increase Your Skilled Worker Hiring Pool with Apprenticeships
Increase Your Skilled Worker Hiring Pool with Apprenticeships Manufacturers in all sectors struggle with finding, developing, and engaging employees. Getting candidates in the door is a challenge....
Redmond Students Make Oregon Proud
Three students from Redmond High School who are part of the Panther Tech Manufacturing Team in Redmond, Oregon, recently beat out many high school students across Oregon to win Gold in Automated...
Owners Panel: Exiting Your Business On Your Terms
A Business Exit is Inevitable All business owners must consider a transition from their company, whether they’re ready to leave now or 20 years from now. Studies show that without proper planning,...
The Primary Forms of Waste (And How To Eliminate Them)
Nearly fifty years ago, Shigeo Shingo (Toyota Motor Works Engineer) identified what he called the ‘primary forms of waste’. These forms of waste are nearly universally discoverable in every...
Acting Fast to Slow Machinist Turnover
This article originally appeared on Industry Week. Guest blog post by Linda Wechsler, senior consultant at OMEP. Paola Castaldo, managing consultant, and Russ Gaylor, manufacturing consultant, also...
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