During these uncertain times, OMEP staff are standing by to provide resources for Oregon’s manufacturers. We are releasing a series of free webinars on a variety of topics designed to provide constructive information to manufacturers about successfully managing their businesses now and in the future. Scroll down to see past webinar recordings.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Statewide Manufacturer Resource Sharing Discussion – August 18 at 3 PM
You’re invited to join OMEP and Prosper Portland as we facilitate a disc
ussion around resources specifically aimed to help Oregon Manufacturers. This week’s special guest will be Dave DeMots, who owns a manufacturing business and is also President of DHX Advertising, a marketing firm. Dave will discuss marketing opportunities for manufacturers in today’s economic environment.
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Achieving Business Goals and Overcoming Obstacles to Success – August 18th at 9:00 AM
Join OMEP’s ongoing webinar series designed to help manufacturers build resilient businesses. This week Yvonne Muir and Sheila Cuyler will share proven processes to help businesses achieve goals and meet milestones. As the current health situation has forced all businesses to shift focus quickly, understanding how to set and measure realistic goals, and how to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of reaching those goals is more critical than ever. Sheila and Yvonne will help you understand to evaluate your current process – are you ahead, behind, or not going in the right direction? You’ll also learn how to set metrics, what you should track, and how to track. Finally, they will share how to utilize the Plan Do Check Act model to achieve your goals. Don’t miss these valuable processes that you can implement in your manufacturing business today.
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RECORDINGS
Sales Techniques for Manufacturers in Today’s Economy: Matching Your Selling Cycle with your Client’s Buying Cycle
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How to Skill Up New and Existing Employees Quickly
Employee Engagement for Manufacturers
Low and No-Cost Ways to Reduce Operating Expenses with Energy Trust of Oregon
Business Tax & Financial Insights
Ryan Kuenzi of Moss Adams and Michael Smoot of Moss Adams share potential tax breaks and savings for your manufacturing business.
Employment Law COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Workplace Preparedness resources
PR and Communication for Your Manufacturing Business
Operational Excellence Tools for Recovery
Where Do We Go from Here? Business Continuity Webinar
View the live event drawing from Urban Wild Studios
Workforce Best Practices for Recovery
Small Business Guidance resource
Three Dimensions of Digital Transformation
SBA Coronavirus Relief Funding Options for Manufacturers
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Social Distancing Best Practices for Your Shop Floor
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Business Survival Tips with Tom Schnell of Business Oregon
ON DEMAND – Register to View recording
Small Business Resource Navigator
Covid-19 Employment Law Updates with Jean Back of Schwabe Williamson and Wyatt
ON DEMAND – Register to View Recording
Webinar Q & A sheet (Revised 4/1/20)
Employee Rights from the Department of Labor
You can read more from the Schwabe team on Covid19 here.
Leadership During Uncertain Times with John Hunt
Suggested Reading
- HBR: Lead Your Business through the Corona Virus
- Forbes: Leading in Times of Uncertainty
- HBR: How to Survive a Recession and Thrive Afterwards
- Douglas Adams: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Covid 19 RESOURCES
If you are looking for specific resources on Covid19, we have a page dedicated to the topic. It is updated regularly. Learn More