From offices in Boise, Post Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, TechHelp Specialists help Idaho manufacturers, food processors and entrepreneurs improve their competitiveness through continuous product and process innovation.

Event Series Project Management Program

Project Management Program

Boise State University 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, United States

This program introduces current and future project managers to skills, tools and techniques that they can use in any project to improve their ability to manage the project successfully. This four-part program concentrates on providing participants with proven ways to manage the scope, schedule, and resources of a project.

FREE webinar on the Build America, Buy America Act

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Join us on January 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (MST) for a FREE virtual webinar on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), hosted by TechHelp and Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service. Learn about BABA requirements, certifications, compliance strategies, and key differences from Buy American standards. Gain expert insights from a government contracts attorney to enhance your compliance knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity—register now!

Site Tour | Greyloch | Star

Greyloch

Greyloch is a family-owned advanced cabinet manufacturing facility located in Star. They are dedicated to delivering the highest quality product while minimizing waste and product lead time.

IMA Site Tour | TratFab | Star

TratFab

TratFab is a family business located in Star, Idaho. It specializes in providing top-tier steel fabrication services tailored to residential and commercial projects.

Manufacturing Career Connections

Boise State University 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, United States

This event is designed to help students connect with industry professionals and learn about the vibrant manufacturing sector in Idaho. Small to medium sized manufacturing companies are encouraged to participate.

Monthly National Supply Chain Insider

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Join Idaho Manufacturing Alliance and TechHelp every month! Our supply chain duo, Luke Fuess and Heather Hill, will provide insights for current or open opportunities to keep your business ahead of the curve.

Principles and Practices of Internal Auditing

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Internal Audits are a requirement of all GFSI approved certification schemes (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, etc.) and many 3rd party audit programs. Internal audits allow you to audit your facility for gaps and compliance. They are an important tool in the ongoing food safety toolbox for any food manufacturer, packager, and warehouse and distribution company.

$300

Third Annual Field to Fork Festival

Jack's Urban Meeting Place 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise, United States

A day packed with a trade show, educational talks, chef-led classes, and networking opportunities, featuring roughly 100 participants from Idaho's independent food and beverage industry.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) IHA Certified

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Our class is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and meets the requirements of NCIMS, FSIS, and GFSI (e.g. SQF, BRC, FSSC22000, etc.) certification requirements. In class, you will understand the 5 pre-steps and 7 principles in creating a facility-wide food safety plan. You will get templates and example food safety plans to build or revitalize your current HACCP plan. The curriculum is designed with practical advice from industry experts. If you haven’t taken a HACCP class in a while, it is a good idea to have a refresher course. If you are new to HACCP or food safety plans, this class will give you the basics you need to know to get started. This class does require a project to fulfill the course requirements. This class fulfills the training requirements for SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-approved certifications.

$600

IMA Site Tour | Chris Reeve Knives | Boise

Chris Reeve Knives

Boise manufacturer who INVENTED the Reeve Integral Lock, one of the folding knife industry's most widely implemented locking systems.

IMA Site Tour | Dixon Container Company

Dixon Container 3210 East Amity Road, Boise, ID

Dixon Container has been designing and manufacturing quality packaging material for almost 40 years in the Treasure Valley. With over 160,000 sq. ft. of warehousing and manufacturing space, their portfolio has expanded beyond corrugated cardboard to include corrugated plastic, folding cartons, litho-laminated corrugate, foam fabrication, and custom crates and pallets.