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SUMMARY:Taking the Leap
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/taking-the-leap-2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Industry Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
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UID:40403-1778583600-1778590800@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/Introduction-to-Federal-Contracting.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
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CREATED:20260505T111417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T111417Z
UID:40401-1778659200-1778778000@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:AES Export Compliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/aes-export-compliance-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000
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CREATED:20260108T161020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161020Z
UID:39539-1778662800-1778668200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/01/Introduction-to-Federal-Contracting.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20251030T142358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T181835Z
UID:38823-1778752800-1778756400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Building Resilient Supply Chains: The Power of Domestic Sourcing – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By:\nTamara Mack\nRegional Manager\, Greater Charlotte Region\n  \n\n  \nStruggling to find reliable domestic suppliers? There’s a better way.\nFinding the right supplier is crucial for reducing risk\, ensuring product quality\, and building a resilient business—especially in the face of fluctuating global trade policies. This webinar introduces a powerful tool: the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s supplier program.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nLearn how to connect with vetted domestic suppliers who can help you streamline your operations\, drive growth and build a more resilient supply chain. Discover the types of opportunities available and how to access our supplier sourcing and matching services. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManufacturers with extended lead times and increased frustration with their current supply chain\nManufacturers with excess capacity seeking new business opportunities\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nLearn what resources are available in NC\nFind out how you can tap into a network of suppliers in NC\nSubmit a Supplier Request form to find new sources ncstateies.com/supplyrequest\nRegister on ManufacturedNC.com to expand visibility\nVisit ncstateies.com/opportunities to view open business opportunities\n\nPresenter\nEric Taylor\nSupply Chain Optimization Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services\nEmail: eric_taylor@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.513.4529 \nEric Taylor is a Supply Chain Optimization Specialist with North Carolina State University Industry Expansion Solution (IES). Eric is retired from the U.S. Army\, where he worked in the supply chain\, operations and logistics for nearly 24 years. Eric supported operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He has dual associate degrees from Fayetteville Technical Community College in Operations Management and Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology. Eric has dual B.S. degrees from East Carolina University in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. When he’s not working\, he enjoys spending time with his family doing new things.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/building-resilient-supply-chains-the-power-of-domestic-sourcing/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Extension Services,Webinar Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/WBR_Building-Resilient-Supply-Chains_1000x500.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T113000
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CREATED:20260501T194757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T194757Z
UID:40413-1778752800-1778758200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation and Technology Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/innovation-and-technology-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:DII
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/Innovation-and-Technology-Forum.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20250828T170330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T170330Z
UID:37780-1778752800-1778760000@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Export Education: Export Compliance 201 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/export-education-export-compliance-201-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Industry Events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/07/EDPNC-Logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20251016T183303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T154105Z
UID:38488-1779357600-1779361200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Driving Breakthrough Results with Hoshin Kanri – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By:\nComing Soon!\n  \n\n \nJoin us in a session on Hoshin Kanri\, the method that connects long-term vision with daily execution. You’ll discover how to set and prioritize breakthrough goals\, translate them into annual targets\, and engage all levels of the organization in achieving them. This webinar will give you practical tools and insights to strengthen your strategy deployment and deliver sustainable results.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManagers\nLean professionals\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nLinking vision\, strategy\, and operations\nUsing tools like the X-Matrix and Bowler Chart for alignment and tracking\nThe Catchball process for dialogue and consensus\nApplying PDCA and A3 thinking to drive problem solving\n\nPresenter\nFredrik Fjellstedt\nBTP Partner in Sweden and Master Enabler\n \nFredrik Fjellstedt is an experienced leader\, trainer and coach in the field of lean and leadership. His expertise ranges from strategy deployment and continuous improvement to leadership development and organizational transformation. With over 10 years of experience at Toyota\, and being the first Master Trainer outside Japan in their famous 8-step problem-solving method\, he is considered an authority in enabling leaders\, team members\, and organizations to accomplish outstanding results through their capability of solving actual problems. Fredrik has strong operational experience from many different roles\, including work as a Line Manager\, CFO\, Chairman of the Board\, Start-Up Entrepreneur and being a Business Owner. Starting from his hometown in Sweden he has been supporting clients both locally and globally. He has enabled leadership teams and organizations in various industries\, such as Manufacturing\, Mining\, Refinery\, Medical Equipment Manufacturing\, Municipalities and Logistics. Fredrik is supporting leadership teams to drive the transformation by putting them in the drivers seat and enabling their capabilities to create real and sustainable change.\n  \n\n \nBill Iacovelli\nLean Improvement Specialist\nEmail: bill_iacovelli@ncsu.edu | Phone: 704.750.0804\n \nBill Iacovelli is an extension specialist with NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). Based out of the IES Concord office\, he works state-wide to help manufacturers\, businesses\, healthcare systems and government agencies improve through Lean and Six Sigma thinking and methodology. Bill assists organizations in developing systematic\, long-term Lean implementation and leadership programs. He also trains and develops Lean Six Sigma Green Belts. In 16 years\, relative to his project work with them\, Bill’s clients (through a third-party survey) have reported to NIST over $74M in economic impact and over 500 jobs retained or created. Before joining IES\, Bill worked for Eastman Kodak Company in technical and supervisory roles in manufacturing and research and development. He was also a Lean implementer\, trainer and coach in manufacturing\, utilizing leadership coaching\, Kaizen and other Lean tools. Bill holds a B.S. in industrial engineering and operations research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and an MBA (concentrating on manufacturing management and quality management) from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Bill serves on the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) southeastern region board\, Jay M. Robinson High School’s engineering and automation academy’s advisory board and is a member of NC State’s academy of outstanding faculty engaged in extension and engagement.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/driving-breakthrough-results-with-hoshin-kanri-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Extension Services,Webinar Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/WBR_Driving-Breakthrough-Results_1000x500.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20260108T161724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161724Z
UID:39545-1779872400-1779877800@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/01/Effectively-Presenting-Your-Business-to-the-Government-Military-Prime-Contractors.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20260422T184044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200824Z
UID:40496-1780390800-1780396200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (HYBRID)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/test-flight-pitch-practice-at-first-flight-hybrid/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aviation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/07/Test-Flight-Pitch-Practice.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20260505T114858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T114858Z
UID:40395-1780567200-1780570800@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Business Insurance 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/business-insurance-101-webinar/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/NC-Department-of-Insurance.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173932
CREATED:20251029T142335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T221945Z
UID:38783-1780912800-1780916400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:What's Hot at OSHA – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:What’s Hot at OSHA\n \nFREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit)\n \nIn this session\, we’ll unpack the new heat standard proposal\, key emphasis areas and the latest safety initiatives making waves. Stay cool and stay compliant with a sneak peek at what’s hot on OSHA’s agenda.\n  \nPresenter\nKristi Spears\nSafety and Health Specialist\nEmail: kristi_spears@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.912.2185\n \nKristi Spears is a Safety and Health Specialist at NC State University Industry Extension Services\, where she assists in OSHA compliance and workplace safety and health program training. As an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for the construction industry\, she also conducts customized safety and health training for IES clients and customers such as Heat Illness and Prevention and Fall Protection. During her 8+ years in the safety and health field\, Kristi has worked with various trades in the construction industry from concrete and steel erection to drywall and landscaping. As a safety director she helped acquire awards for decreasing recordable incidents and days away from work from the National Safety Council and NCDOL\, additionally she headed up the Elite Safety Unit and similar safety committees for several companies. Through her experience and skills\, Kristi helps companies in the construction industry learn how to build recordkeeping processes\, assess hazards\, improve incident investigations\, and grow a safety and health culture that is sustainable and involved at each level across an organization. The safety cultures she fostered have aided companies in winning contracts for projects including: Centene\, Fort Bragg SOF\, Eli Lilly\, Pfizer Rocky Mt & Sanford\, Novo Nordisk\, Nuvotronics\, Galaxy\, Thermo Fisher TFS\, CLT Airport\, Wolfspeed and more. Kristi earned her C-MESH certificate through North Carolina State University. She is also a certified instructor through the National Safety Council for Defensive Driving\, First Aid/CPR/AED\, Lift Trucks\, and more. Outside work\, Kristi expands her horticultural knowledge\, grows her library of board games to enjoy with family and friends\, and is fond of hearing and sharing the latest dad jokes.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND!
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/whats-hot-at-osha-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Extension Services,Safety Webinar Series,Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T124005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124726Z
UID:37283-1780995600-1781001000@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/combat-systems-quarterly-industry-forum/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:DII,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/Combat-Systems.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T121714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T125314Z
UID:36838-1781168400-1781173800@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Medical Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/medical-quarterly-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:DII,Industry Events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/Medical.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260211T165055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171139Z
UID:39856-1781172000-1781177400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:New SBA 7(a) Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loans – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By:\nComing Soon\n  \n\n  \nNew SBA 7(a) Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loans\nThe MARC Program is SBA’s first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers\, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will offer working capital for small businesses engaged in manufacturing (NAICS 31-33)\, specifically designed to provide maximum flexibility and minimal red tape. \nMARC complements the SBA’s core 7(a) and 504 loan programs\, providing a flexible new line of credit to manufacturers and lenders. MARC Loans can be used in combination with SBA and conventional commercial loans\, making it a potent new tool in support of the Administration’s effort to reshore American industrial dominance.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nWho Should Attend\n\nCEO\nCOOs\nPlant Managers\nFinaincial Decision makers\n\n  \nPresenters\nJason Woods\nLender Relations Specialist\, North Carolina District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n \nJason Woods works as a Lender Relations Specialist in the SBA North Carolina District Office. In this role\, he works with bank originating new SBA loans\, scenarios\, guidelines\, and other problem resolution. He had previously worked in banking since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UNC Greensboro and is a native of Pembroke\, NC.\n  \n\nMiguel Penaloza\nExport Finance Manager\, North Carolina District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration\n \nMiguel Peñaloza is an Export Finance Manager under the SBA’s Office of Manufacturing and Trade (OMT). Miguel supports small businesses and lenders which engage with SBA’s three core export loan programs as well as the recently launched Working Capital (Pilot) Program. Prior to joining the SBA\, Miguel worked as a Loan Specialist with the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) as well as a Membership Manager with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). His background in lending provides a unique understanding of the financing needs for small business exporters.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/new-sba-7a-manufacturers-access-to-revolving-credit-marc-loans-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Extension Services,Webinar Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/02/WBR_Access-to-Revolving-Credit-MARC-Loans_1000x500.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T110345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T121116Z
UID:40715-1781182800-1781190000@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online-2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/Introduction-to-Federal-Contracting.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260402T145226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T152134Z
UID:37751-1781604000-1781611200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Export Education | International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/export-education-international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-itar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Industry Events,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/08/Export-Education-International-Traffic-in-Arms-Regulations-ITAR.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20251017T202407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193400Z
UID:38486-1781776800-1781780400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:People-Centric Leadership Masterclass – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By:\nComing Soon!\n  \n\n \nDeveloping a passionate\, engaged workforce is the recipe for a thriving\, successful business. This session explores how to build a people-centric culture in your organization that supports Lean/ Continuous Improvement and the rapid culture in your organization that supports Lean/ Continuous Improvement and the rapid communication skills\, critical listening capabilities and a robust process for converting people’s ideas into continuous improvement activities. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nWho Should Attend:\n\nOperations\nCI\nHR Leaders\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nLeadership skills/behaviors needed to build a culture in which everyone in the organization takes ownership of their work and behaviors and improvement of their work and behaviors.\nExercises and activities to advance the journey in your organization.\n\nPresenter\nLisa Weis\nPresident\, EngageExcellence\, LLC\, Management Team Lead People Centric Leadership\, AME\nLinkedIn: Profile\n \nLisa Weis is a people centric\, Lean/Continuous Improvement expert\, with over 28 years of demonstrated success in helping hundreds of public and private organizations achieve their vision and meet their strategic goals by engaging people\, implementing enterprise excellence and inspiring innovation. Lisa is currently the founder and president of EngageExcellence\, LLC\, providing consulting\, coaching\, and educational services to support organizations in achieving sustained success through the integration of continuous improvement and respect for people. Prior to establishing EngageExcellence\, LLC\, Lisa was the Director of the Enterprise Excellence program for the Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership\, DEMEP. She was part of the core team that developed the US national lean initiative to help small to medium-sized manufacturers become more globally competitive as part of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology\, (NIST)\, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree\, Cum Laude\, in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. She is the Director of People-Centric Leadership for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Management team\, a member of the AME Mid Atlantic Regional Board and an AME Excellence Award Assessor.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/people-centric-leadership-masterclass-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Extension Services,Webinar Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/10/WBR_People-Centric-Leadership-Masterclass_1000x500.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T110345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T121201Z
UID:40716-1782234000-1782241200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting-for-the-small-business-owner-online-2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2026/05/Introduction-to-Federal-Contracting.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260422T184044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T201114Z
UID:40498-1783414800-1783420200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (HYBRID)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/test-flight-pitch-practice-at-first-flight-hybrid/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aviation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ies.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2025/07/Test-Flight-Pitch-Practice.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20251029T141313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T003815Z
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SUMMARY:Congratulations! You're in Charge of Safety! – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations! You’re in Charge of Safety!\n \nFREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit)\n \nWhether you volunteered or got voluntold\, this session will help you find your footing fast. Learn what every safety lead should know\, how to spot your biggest risks and where to start to build confidence and credibility right away.\n  \nPresenter\nHolli Singleton\nDirector\, Safety and Health Services and the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center\nEmail: holli_singleton@ncsu.edu | Phone: 336.686.0486\n \nHolli Singleton is the director of safety & health services and the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center at NC State Industry Extension Services (IES). In this capacity\, she manages the services provided by IES’s team of workplace safety experts. Holli has a strong EHS background. Before joining IES in 2008\, Holli spent 14 years in the private sector managing the corporate safety program for an extensive healthcare system. Her responsibilities across her career have included ensuring compliance with various regulatory entities including OSHA\, EPA\, DOT\, NFPA and others. Additionally\, her professional experience includes the investigation of work-related accidents and injuries\, emergency management\, incident command and the development and implementation of processes designed to reduce or mitigate identified safety risks. She also has experience as a Six Sigma Green Belt with active involvement in healthcare quality improvement projects. Holli has a B.S. in health education from UNC-Greensboro and has earned her MESH (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health) certificate through NC State University.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/congratulations-youre-in-charge-of-safety-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Extension Services,Safety Webinar Series,Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T121714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T125507Z
UID:36834-1784019600-1784025000@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Infrastructure\, Environmental and Energy Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/infrastructure-environmental-and-energy-quarterly-industry-forum-2/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:DII,Industry Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20251017T205756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T173612Z
UID:38484-1784196000-1784199600@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Succession Planning – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By:\nChris McGraw\nRegional Manager\, Western Region\n  \n\n \nRetirements\, skills gaps\, and turnover are hitting manufacturing and other industries harder than ever. This webinar will outline to employers how to map critical roles\, capture institutional knowledge\, and build a pipeline of skilled workers. Learn practical tools and strategies to protect your operations and prepare your company’s next generation of leaders.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nWho Should Attend:\n\nManufacturing and other employers/owners\n\nExecutives\nPlant/training managers\nHR leaders who need to prepare for retirements\, turnover and talent shortages.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nIdentify and develop future leaders within your organization.\nRetain critical skills and knowledge before they walk out the door.\nCreate a succession plan that aligns with your business goals and growth.\nAddress unique workforce challenges in manufacturing\, including skills gaps and demographic shifts.\n\nPresenter\nJennifer Fielder\nRegional Manager\, Charlotte Proper / Piedmont Triad Region\nEmail: jennifer_fielder@ncsu.edu | Phone: 704.380.0063\n \nJennifer Fielder\, Ph.D.\, is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist specializing in succession planning\, leadership development\, and employee retention across various industries. She has served with NC State’s Industry Extension Services (IES) for the past three years\, where she supports organizations in preparing for long-term success. Previously\, Jennifer advanced statewide economic development initiatives within the North Carolina Community College System Office\, helping employers strengthen workforce strategies and build strong talent pipelines.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/succession-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Extension Services,Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T120037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T130709Z
UID:39524-1785402000-1785407400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Agriculture\, Food and Beverage Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/agriculture-food-and-beverage-quarterly-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260422T184044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T184044Z
UID:40499-1785834000-1785839400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (HYBRID)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/test-flight-pitch-practice-at-first-flight-hybrid/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aviation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260325T123204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T124118Z
UID:40122-1786356000-1786359600@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:OSHA's Safe + Sound Week – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week\n \nFREE Timeout for Safety Webinar (1 hr MESH credit)\n \nJoin us as we recognize OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week — a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe.\n  \nPresenter\nKristi Spears\nSafety and Health Specialist\nEmail: kristi_spears@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.912.2185\n \nKristi Spears is a Safety and Health Specialist at NC State University Industry Extension Services\, where she assists in OSHA compliance and workplace safety and health program training. As an authorized OSHA Outreach trainer for the construction industry\, she also conducts customized safety and health training for IES clients and customers such as Heat Illness and Prevention and Fall Protection. During her 8+ years in the safety and health field\, Kristi has worked with various trades in the construction industry from concrete and steel erection to drywall and landscaping. As a safety director she helped acquire awards for decreasing recordable incidents and days away from work from the National Safety Council and NCDOL\, additionally she headed up the Elite Safety Unit and similar safety committees for several companies. Through her experience and skills\, Kristi helps companies in the construction industry learn how to build recordkeeping processes\, assess hazards\, improve incident investigations\, and grow a safety and health culture that is sustainable and involved at each level across an organization. The safety cultures she fostered have aided companies in winning contracts for projects including: Centene\, Fort Bragg SOF\, Eli Lilly\, Pfizer Rocky Mt & Sanford\, Novo Nordisk\, Nuvotronics\, Galaxy\, Thermo Fisher TFS\, CLT Airport\, Wolfspeed and more. Kristi earned her C-MESH certificate through North Carolina State University. She is also a certified instructor through the National Safety Council for Defensive Driving\, First Aid/CPR/AED\, Lift Trucks\, and more. Outside work\, Kristi expands her horticultural knowledge\, grows her library of board games to enjoy with family and friends\, and is fond of hearing and sharing the latest dad jokes.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND!
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/oshas-safe-sound-week-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Extension Services,Safety Webinar Series,Webinar Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260505T123629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T131637Z
UID:39552-1786438800-1786444200@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Textiles and Tactical Equipment Quarterly Industry Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/textiles-and-tactical-equipment-quarterly-industry-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260108T161020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161020Z
UID:39540-1786525200-1786530600@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T103000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20260108T161724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T161724Z
UID:39546-1787130000-1787135400@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government\, Military & Prime Contractors
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/effectively-presenting-your-business-to-the-government-military-prime-contractors/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173933
CREATED:20251018T000240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T003900Z
UID:38482-1787220000-1787223600@ies.ncsu.edu
SUMMARY:Optimizing Operations: Benefits and Types of Work Measurement – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By:\nComing Soon!\n  \n\n  \nBenefits of Work Measurement\nWork measurement is a foundational practice for improving efficiency and productivity. By systematically analyzing the time and effort required to perform tasks\, organizations can achieve a variety of benefits: \n\n\nImproved Planning and Scheduling: Accurate time standards allow for better resource allocation\, project timelines\, and production scheduling.\nEnhanced Cost Control: By knowing the time it takes to produce a product or deliver a service\, businesses can more accurately estimate costs\, set prices\, and manage budgets.\nPerformance Evaluation: Work measurement provides a fair and objective basis for evaluating employee or team performance\, setting realistic goals\, and identifying training needs.\nProcess Improvement: By identifying and eliminating non-value-added time\, organizations can streamline workflows\, reduce waste\, and increase overall productivity.\nInformed Decision-Making: Data from work measurement provides a solid foundation for capital investment decisions\, process redesign\, and outsourcing analyses.\n\n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nDon’t miss this opportunity to become an expert in work measurements and the latest lean and continuous improvement tools.\n  \nWho Should Attend:\n\nAnyone responsible for ensuring efficient\, consistent plant operations\nProduction and operations engineers\nPlant managers\nShop supervisors\nForemen\nTechnicians\nLine workers\nLean and continuous improvement practitioners\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\nLearn about current tools of time study\nExamples of real life projects and outcomes\nVideo-based time and motion study\nStandard work instructions: automatic creation and maintenance\nValue-added analysis\nErgonomic analysis: customized to your internal health and safety needs\nPFMEA: Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis\n\nPresenter\nHaleh Byrne\nProduct Lead – Industrial Engineering\, Systems & Student Projects\nEmail: haleh_byrne@ncsu.edu | Phone: 919.830.5101\n \nHaleh Byrne is the product lead for industrial engineering and student projects at NC State’s Industry Extension Services (IES). She leads a wide spectrum of industrial engineering services and projects. She engages NC State students as part of her project teams in the areas of productivity and quality improvements\, costing\, facilities layout\, process and training documentation\, ergonomics assessments and scheduling\, as well as client-customized projects. She also provides Lean\, statistical process control\, measurement systems analysis and work measurement training in conjunction with Timer Pro (video analysis software) workshops as well as related implementation events. Haleh manages student projects which provide services for clients. With over500+ projects\, involving 2000+ students in the past two decades\, clients have reported strong impacts in flexible duration and diverse engineering disciplines. Haleh has more than 30 years of experience in multiple industries as an industrial/product/quality engineer. She worked at Flextronics in Youngsville as a product engineer. Her prior work history includes being an industrial engineer at the U.S. Postal Service in Los Angeles\, an industrial/quality engineer at General Motors\, an industrial engineer at Monsanto Electronic Materials in St. Louis and an industrial/quality engineer Buehler Products in Cary. Haleh obtained her B.S. in industrial engineering from NC State. She is an ASQ certified quality engineer and is SME bronze Lean certified. She also has extensive training and experience in statistical engineering as well as project management. Haleh is currently the IIE Raleigh Chapter President and Lean Division Board Director at Institute of Industrial Engineers. She served as education chair for ASQ Raleigh Chapter from 2009-2012 and has presented at many professional conferences.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ies.ncsu.edu/event/optimizing-operations-benefits-and-types-of-work-measurement-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual-Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Extension Services,Webinar Series
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