Events
2019 Events Calendar
VMA Workforce Solutions Committee Meeting
The next Workforce Solutions Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23. Meeting details are listed below. Lunch will be provided at this meeting so please register your attendance by end of day on 10/21. A copy of the agenda will be distributed to registered attendees prior to the meeting.
Workforce Solutions Committee Meeting
Time/Date: 10am – 2pm
October 23, 2019
Location: VMA Large Conference Room
2104 West Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Click here to register your attendance. Please contact Shawn Brown at Sbrown@vamanufacturers.com if you have questions.
VMA Energy Resources Committee Meeting
The next VMA Energy Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24. Please block this date/time on your calendar and register your attendance by noon on 10/22. A copy of the agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.
Energy Resources Committee Meeting
Time/Date: October 24, 1pm – 4pm
Location: VMA Large Conference Room, 2104 West Laburnum Ave, Richmond VA 23227
Click here to register for this meeting.
Government Funding to Help Manufacturers become IT Compliant
Date: November 7, 2019 at 10AM
Presenters: Ian MacRae, E-N Computers; Dave Bartlow, Genedge
Program Overview: This will be the second of the 2-part series focused on manufacturers and the need to be DFARS compliant by 2020. The focus will be on the DoD funding that is available and how E-N Computers can facilitate securing those funds. We will discuss how much can be generated and what the funds can be allocated for.
Program Topics Include:
- The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
- International Supply Chains
- Promoting Economic Development to Drive Trade Growth
- Aligning Infrastructure Investments to Maximize Trade Impact
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November 12
Networking & Registration: 2:30 PM
Program: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Includes Networking Reception)
November 13
Networking & Registration: 8:00 AM
Program: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
VMA EHS&S Committee Meeting
Mark your calendar! The next VMA EHS&S Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov 14th from 1pm – 4pm. The meeting details are listed below. Please register your attendance to this meeting by end of day on Tuesday, 11/12. A copy of the agenda will be distributed to all registered attendees prior to the meeting.
EHS&S Committee Meeting
Time/Date: 1pm – 4pm
November 14, 2019
Location: VMA Large Conference Room
2104 West Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Click here to register for this meeting.
Virginia Competitiveness Forum & STEP Ahead Recognition Luncheon
This year’s Competitiveness Forum and VMA STEP Ahead Recognition Luncheon will be held at the Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center in Colonial Williamsburg. Join Virginia’s top manufacturing executives, industry leaders and service providers to the manufacturing industry, to learn about best-practices, technologies and solutions that drive Virginia’s manufacturing competitiveness in five major areas: Business Climate, Workforce, Innovation, Infrastructure and Economic Strength. The program will examine the Commonwealth’s competitiveness standing against other US states and explore how to move Virginia forward. The VMA will also showcase the annual update to the Virginia Manufacturing Competitiveness Index.
During the 2nd Annual VMA STEP Ahead Recognition Luncheon, we will recognize all women from Virginia who are nominated for the 2020 National STEP Award.
Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Office 365
Date: November 28, 2019 @ 10AM
Presenters: Ian MacRae & Thomas Kinsinger
Program Overview: The focus will be on maximizing the O365 suite of tools and the presenters will introduce tips and tricks that can be beneficial to the attendees. Provide some concrete tips and tricks and also allude to some of the great things that can be done, whet the appetite and leave them wanting to learn more (Set up meeting). This webinar sets up well for audience participation in the form of Questions – make sure you can answer, and IF NOT, this is a golden opportunity to follow up with the answer and maybe enter into a conversation.
VMA Commerce Committee Meeting
Mark your calendar! The next Commerce Committee meeting will be on December 3. The Commerce Committee is focused on creating supply-chain opportunities and removing barriers for Virginia manufacturers and their suppliers, to increase domestic business opportunities, expand international trade and share best practices. An agenda will be distributed prior to the meeting.
A copy of the agenda will be distributed to all registered attendees.
Commerce Committee Meeting
Time/Date: 1pm – 3pm
Dec 3, 2019
Location: VMA Large Conference Room
2108 West Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA