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.

Idaho CMMC Alliance 2024

The Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse 3179 E Barber Valley Dr, Boise, ID

Join Shadowscape, Mission43, Boise State Cybersecurity, Idaho Apex Accelerator, Idaho Technology Council, and TechHelp for a free event, also live-streamed, offering crucial info on the new CMMC 2.0 for DoD contractors and MSPs. Enjoy lunch, drinks, and insights from armed forces members, DoD contractors, and a Certified CMMC Assessor. Strengthen your competitive advantage with CMMC compliance!

Workshop Series | Theory of Constraints Flow Solutions

Idaho Manufacturing Alliance 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa, ID, United States

Manufacturers face urgent deadlines, customizations, labor shortages, and new product introductions. TOC Flow Solutions can streamline production and development, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance overall performance. This event is ideal for Operations Managers, Project Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Continuous Improvement Teams, and Executives. Attendees will gain practical solutions for boosting productivity, insights from real-world case studies, proven tools like Drum-Buffer-Rope and Critical Chain Project Management, and a customized action plan for implementing TOC principles effectively.

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.

First annual Idaho Manufacturing Alliance Golf Tournament

Ridgecrest Golf Course 3730 Ridgecrest Drive, Nampa, Idaho

Join us for our first annual Idaho Manufacturing Alliance golf tournament. Come and meet and network with prominent Idaho manufacturers, partners, and members from IMA on a beautiful golf course and enjoy the networking lunch after 18 holes!

Tools of Continuous Improvement Root Cause Analysis

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How do you make sure a problem does not continue to happen again and again and again? Find the true root cause and fix it. Only after a facility has found the true root cause and put in the appropriate policies and procedures will a problem go away. Too often band-aids are used or the response of “re-train operator” is the solution. Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are just one tool in your continuous improvement toolbox.

Pints & Professionals

Heritage Hop Haus 729 N. Main St, Meridian, Idaho

Please join PNDC for a fun-filled networking happy hour! This in-person networking event is a great opportunity for you to engage with PNDC Members and other businesses in the defense/security industry. There will be ample time to mingle, have some good food and refreshments. 

Principles Of Lean Manufacturing

Clarkston Campus, Walla Walla Community College 1470 Bridge Street Room 153, Clarkston

The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies.

Critical Manufacturing Security Roundtable

Idaho National Laboratory 1955 N. Fremont Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will hold a Critical Manufacturing (CM) Sector Security Roundtable on September 25th in Idaho Falls. The event is hosted in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and will tentatively offer a speaker series, classified briefing, networking, and facility tour.  The Security Roundtable will bring together Region 10 manufacturers and critical infrastructure partners for information sharing and engagement while addressing risks related to cybersecurity, natural hazards, local disasters, and supply chain security. This event is free to attend but seating is limited and registration is required.

Site Tour | BioLogiQ | Idaho Falls

BioLogiQ

Curious about how potatoes are helping save the planet? So are we! Come along as we tour BioLogiQ's Idaho Falls manufacturing facility. BioLogiQ is a leading planet-friendly bioplastics company that provides […]

IMA Membership Meeting & Tour | CAES Labs | Idaho Falls

CAES Labs 995 MK Simpson Blvd, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Idaho Manufacturing Alliance Membership Meeting in Idaho Falls, followed by a tour of the CAES labs and networking!  Solving for workforce issues is a major concern for many businesses. At this IMA Membership Meeting, we'll be focusing on practical tools available to you to build and strengthen your team. 

Boise Entrepreneur Week

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

Boise Entrepreneur Week (BEW) is the premier event for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Idaho. This dynamic week brings together startups, investors, and community leaders for pitch competitions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to ignite business growth. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, BEW offers invaluable resources and connections to help you succeed, making it a cornerstone of Boise's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Manufacturing Suppliers Expo

Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center 1100 N Sullivan Rd, Spokane, WA

B2B Networking is a recipe for success! Join the Manufacturing Suppliers Expo on October 7th and 8th in Spokane. Exhibiting companies from across the US are already on board. If your business can benefit from showcasing or networking, this is the event for you! Limited exhibitor booths available. Manufacturing Companies and their direct supporters exclusively invited

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI)

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Our upcoming FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course is one way to gain that credential. This FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food course is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by the FDA. This course covers regulation Title 21 CFR 117 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food. The course will go in-depth with requirements for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls based food safety training. Course participants will get familiar with all requirements of Preventive Controls based food safety plan and how to design the plan, and upon successful completion of the course become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).

Site Tour | Boise Rigging & Supply

Boise Rigging Supply 6750 W Victory Rd, Boise, ID

In celebration of Manufacturing Month, Boise Rigging and Supply Boise Rigging Supply is opening their doors to IMA members for a tour of their operations. Boise Rigging Supply is a manufacturer of overhead lifting equipment, including chain, wire rope, and synthetic slings.