| August 13, 2008 |
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Webinar - Property Taxes |
| Please join other SFMA Members for a Webinar on Property Tax, Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m. sponsored and facilitated by Crowe Chizek and Company LLC, a long time member of SFMA.
Many of you may have just received your Notice of Proposed Property Tax! Yikes! That can surely ruin your weekend! For most manufacturers, property tax is one of the largest areas of tax expense but it can also be opportunity for tax savings. Join us on this August 13th Webinar to review current Florida property tax legislative updates along with opportunities for tax savings.
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| July 23, 2008 |
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OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Training: 29 CFR 1910 - Miami |
| This 10-hour General Industry Outreach training program was developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) to provide important safety information on fundamental OSHA standards for General Industry. SFMA is partnering with the American Training Institute (ATI) to deliver this important program to SFMA members and associates. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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Internal Auditor Training |
| The purpose of the SFMA course in Internal Auditing Training is to increase understanding of auditing techniques. Using interactive workshops, participants will develop practical audit skills, improve evaluation and communication skills, refine reporting skills and increase ability to implement corrective action programs. This one day course includes utilizing SOPs and case studies to learn the auditing techniques. |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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SFMA West Palm Seminar: Guns in the Workplace |
| “New Firearms Law takes effect July 1” What effect will this have on your workplace? |
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| June 19, 2008 |
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SFMA Broward Seminar: Guns in the Workplace |
| “New Firearms Law takes effect July 1” What effect will this have on your workplace?
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| May 14, 2008 - May 28, 2008 |
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Training Grants Information |
| Do you need to upgrade the skills of your people? Would you like be reimbursed for this training? |
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| May 5, 2008 |
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21st Annual Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship Golf Tournament |
| May 5th is the date of the 2008 SFMA Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship Golf Tournament. |
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| March 12, 2008 |
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SFMA Recognition of Excellence Banquet |
| The SFMA Recognition of Excellence Banquet is one of the most elegant and exhilarating events of the year. It gives the Manufacturing Industry an opportunity to recognize the Manufacturers of the Year and manufacturing leaders an opportunity to recognize their excellent performers. It is the only such event in the manufacturing community here in South Florida.
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| February 20, 2008 |
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Hollywood Woodwork Plant Tour |
| Don't miss out this great Plant Tour !
Hollywood Woodwork, Inc. is a South Florida-based business, specialized in custom-made woodwork for use in premier hotels, country clubs, casinos, spas, public and corporate projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean. |
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| January 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008 |
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Certified Production Technician Manufacturing Essentials Training |
| Challenge your Production Personnel to be the Best! in our Five Modules, 60 hour program. |
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| January 10, 2008 - May 15, 2008 |
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Supervisory Training |
| The most complete Supervisory Training of 14 modules included in this 56 hour program. |
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| January 8, 2008 - April 29, 2008 |
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Practical Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt Training |
| Learn the latest techniques and tools to earn your Certification for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt. |
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| November 14, 2007 |
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Plant Tour - Bertram Yacht, Inc. |
| Bertram Yacht is one of South Florida's most venerable and constant marine manufacturers. Bertram Yacht has been building yachts in Miami since 1960 and remains on of the leading boat builders in South Florida. |
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| November 5, 2007 - November 6, 2007 |
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4th Annual Manufacturers Summit |
| The 4th Annual Manufacturers Summit "Creating the Right Environment" is scheduled for November 5-6th, 2007. |
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| October 17, 2007 |
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Plant Tour - Frank & Jimmie's Propeller Shop |
| Winning the Manufacturer of the Year 2006, Frank and Jimmie's Propeller Shop has grown to become the larges propeller shop in the United States. |
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| October 10, 2007 |
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SFMA 47th Annual Manufacturers Meeting |
| The Annual Meeting gives members, prospects and related businesses an opportunity to meet and learn about what is actually made in South Florida. |
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| September 18, 2007 |
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Detecting & Reducing Supply Chain Fraud Seminar |
| This Seminar identify helpful technologies and methodologies that can be implemented to identify and minimize fraud. |
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| September 11, 2007 - September 12, 2007 |
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Training Grants Information |
| Last year our members received over $400,000 in grant dollars from various programs. Were you one of them? |
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| June 12, 2007 - July 24, 2007 |
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Supervisory I Training (Basic) |
| This 6-week course is designed for participants who are just beginning the process of managing people or those who are currently managing people but have had no formal training. |
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| May 21, 2007 - May 25, 2007 |
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ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training |
| This course is comprehensive training in lead auditor techniques, methodology, practices and skills. It was designed and developed by a team who created and managed an accredited registrar. |
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| May 7, 2007 |
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SFMA 20th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament |
| South Florida Manufacturers Association 20th Annual
“Manufacturing Excellence” Scholarship Golf Tournament provides scholarships to children of member company employees
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| April 18, 2007 |
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Kaizen Workshop |
| The Kaizen workshop is designed to teach participants to implement specifically targeted Kaizen events whenever they may be needed. |
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| April 12, 2007 |
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Supervisory II Training (Advanced) |
| This 5-week course is designed for participants who have been in a supervisory role for at least 1-2 years or those who have taken Supervisory Level II Training. |
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| April 9, 2007 - May 15, 2007 |
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Principles of Materials Handling & Warehouse Management |
| This course is designed for people working in the fields of materials and/or operations management who need to learn the basic concepts, techniques, and terminology of warehousing and material handling activities in an organization. |
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| April 3, 2007 |
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Value Stream Mapping Workshop |
| This course will be used to create a material and information flow map of production processes. |
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| March 16, 2007 |
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Problem Solving Workshop |
| This highly interactive course leads participants through an understanding of team operating fundamentals in a problem-solving environment. |
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| March 14, 2007 |
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SFMA Recognition of Excellence Banquet 2007 |
| The annual Recognition of Excellence Banquet is one of the largest and most elegant gathering of manufacturing leaders in South Florida. The leading manufacturing performers of 2006 are honored at this event, both companies and employees. 2007 year marks the 28th year of this event. It is one of the most elegant and special events on the manufacturing calendar.
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| February 21, 2007 - March 28, 2007 |
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Supervisory I Training |
| This 6-week course is designed for participants who are just beginning the process of managing people or those who are currently managing people but have had no formal training. |
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| February 20, 2007 |
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Lean Prinicples Workshop |
| At this Lean workshop you’ll learn the principals of Lean Manufacturing and how to apply them. |
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| February 19, 2007 |
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SPC (Statistical Process Control) Training |
| This course will introduce participants to statistical thinking and will develop the foundation for the application of practical SQC tools and techniques most often used. |
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| February 15, 2007 |
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Customer Service Training |
| This program emphasizes the value of a positive, proactive, �here�s what I CAN do� mindset in providing consistent, high-quality service on a day-in day-out basis. |
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| February 15, 2007 |
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17th Annual Performance Excellence Showcase |
| The 17th Annual Performance Excellence Showcase is right around the corner. Don’t pass up a terrific opportunity to participate. Showcase your team or your storyboard. Take a morning seminar, network with participants from all business sectors. |
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| February 12, 2007 |
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Project Management Training |
| The purpose of the SFMA course in Project Management is to impart practical knowledge to managers, engineers and others on how to manage projects effectively. Also to teach the skills necessary to establish the needed project steps based on assigned goals, and to complete them within the time and budget constraints imposed. |
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| February 9, 2007 |
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Principles of Inventory Control |
| The objective of the class is to impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques, providing participants with a greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the control of inventory and the impact that inventory can have on a business. |
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| February 8, 2007 |
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Tax Seminar |
| Are you taking advantage of all the State and Federal tax exemptions, deductions and credits available to manufacturers? Some of our members are saving thousands of dollars and we want you to be among them. |
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| February 7, 2007 |
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SFMA 3rd Annual Human Resource Conference |
| Back by popular demand is the SFMA Human Resources Conference. We have a full day pack with informative sessions for all HR professions. Networking with other HR professionals will be a part of the day as well. CU credits will be given for those individuals with PHR or SPHR certifications. |
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| February 6, 2007 |
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SV Microwave Plant Tour |
| SV Microwave is a leader in the RF microwave industry. They design and manufacture RF coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, attenuators and terminations. |
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| January 23, 2007 |
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Headhunter Marine Plant Tour |
| Headhunter Marine offer a complete range of products and services for marine sanitation application, onboard installations and aftermarket support of their own products. |
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| January 16, 2007 |
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Implant Innovation (3i) Plant Tour |
| Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with operations throughout the world, 3i is one of the leading companies in the oral reconstruction market. |
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| November 30, 2006 - December 1, 2006 |
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Florida's 3rd Annual Manufacturers Summit |
| Florida’s manufacturing sector is extremely diverse but its manufacturers have a great deal in common. Attend the Summit to learn the latest on all the hot topics and network with your colleagues. Voice your opinion on how to improve Florida’s manufacturing business climate while you are there. We’re listening! |
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| November 17, 2006 |
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Manufacturing FastStart Job Fair |
| SFMA Manufacturing FastStart Job Fair |
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| November 14, 2006 |
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Machining Meeting |
| As the need for qualified Machinists becomes more critical, SFMA is again calling together the manufacturers to put into place a means for solving this problem. |
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| November 1, 2006 |
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Slaton Insurance - Leadership That Works! Seminar |
| Discover easy-to-implement management strategies of successful corporate leaders.
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| October 25, 2006 |
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CNC Best Kept Secrets That Can Change the Game |
| This free webcast will provide some insight into these often overlooked Best Kept Secrets for finding solutions to machine problems quickly. |
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| October 4, 2006 |
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46th Annual Manufacturers Meeting |
| SFMA Annual Manufacturers Meeting - "creating competitive advantage" |
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| September 27, 2006 - September 29, 2006 |
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ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training |
| The purpose of the SFMA course in Internal Auditing Training is to increase understanding of auditing techniques. Using interactive workshops and case studies, participants will develop practical audit skills, improve evaluation and communication skills, refine reporting skills and increase ability to implement corrective action programs. This three-day course includes continuous assessment of attendee understanding and an exam on the final day. |
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| September 14, 2006 |
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21st Century Human Resources |
| 2nd Annual HR Conference |
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| July 26, 2006 |
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Grant Consortium Meeting |
| This meeting will cover the details of how the consortium will work and the type of training offered as well as a number of items that companies should know in order to obtain training funds. |
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| April 21, 2006 |
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Nabi Plant Tour |
| The next SFMA Plant Tour will be held on Friday, April 21, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Nabi Biopharmaceuticals in Boca Raton. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the tour, there is a limit on the total number of attendees to 30. |
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| March 15, 2006 |
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Recognition of Excellence Banquet |
| The annual Recognition of Excellence Banquet is one of the largest and most elegant gathering of manufacturing leaders in South Florida. The leading manufacturing performers of 2005 are honored at this event, both companies and employees. This year marks the 27th year of this event. It is one of the most elegant and special events on the manufacturing calendar.
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| February 8, 2006 |
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FHP Manufacturing Plant Tour |
| FHP Manufacturing has been a leading maker of water source heat pumps for the commercial and residential construction industry since 1969. Their 100,000 square foot ISO 9000 certified facility in Ft. Lauderdale is in the process of significant lean transformations that is improving efficiencies and productivity throughout the factory. Their products help heat such famous buildings as the Empire State Building, Sawgrass Mills Mall and the World Trade Center in Quito, Ecuador, and are renown for being an environmentally sound approach to temperature control. |
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| January 25, 2006 |
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Machining the Future Tour |
| Today’s greatest shortage of labor throughout South Florida’s Manufacturing sector is with machinists. Companies have discovered that it is extremely difficult to find skilled labor. Fewer and fewer machinists are entering the workforce trained and fully capable of handling the sophisticated and highly technical machinery that is the backbone of today’s manufacturing companies. |
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| October 26, 2005 |
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Atlantic Technical Center Tour |
| Tour of the Atlantic Technical Center in Coconut Creek. |
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| October 26, 2005 |
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Atlantic Technical Center in Coconut Creek |
| Plant Tour os the Atlantic Technical Center in Coconut Creek |
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| September 29, 2005 |
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Containing Crime in the Manufacturing Workplace |
| This seminar will cover different issues and problems faced by manufacturers in South Florida concerning crime. Hosted by the FBI, this seminar will cover a wide range of subjects that companies need to be aware of, and be prepared to take action against. |
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