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.
Lean Transformation is a continuous improvement methodology that empowers employees to create customer value and cut waste. In today’s highly competitive global market, few firms survive by wasting time, money, and resources or by having had poor customer service. The illustration below features the interrelated disciplines that combine to create a sturdy “House of Lean”.
TechHelp has helped with Lean Transformations at Idaho organizations such as:
These companies win business by continually adding value to their products and services.
Contact any member of our Operational Excellence Team or complete a short form to request a free site visit & assessment of your operation.
Save the date- the I90 Corridor conference is happening May 27-28. Sign up now to attend or exhibit. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
This short course is designed to give farmers and food manufacturers an essential understanding of the food safety certifications that can add value and increase marketability.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate different food safety certifications and their unique benefits.
Understand the steps and requirements for obtaining each certification.
Evaluate the costs and resources needed for certification and ongoing compliance.
Develop strategies for maintaining certification and implementing practical solutions for your farm and food processing environment.
Make informed decisions about which certification best aligns with your production goals and market needs
Come along with IMA as we tour ALK Source Materials in Post Falls. ALK (Allergy Labs of Kopenhagen) headquartered in Denmark, manufactures allergy products sold throughout the world. The facility in Post Falls, ID is responsible for sourcing, processing, and supplying source materials and some API materials to all ALK sites. ALK is a world leader in allergy immunotherapy, employs about 200 people and has been located in Post Falls since 2009. ALK set the industry standard in 1972 when they developed the technique to accurately identify the proteins that provoke allergies and a standardized process for manufacturing allergen extracts. They went on to launch the world’s first standardized allergy immunotherapy. Want to see an inside glimpse? So do we!
Our Shared Kitchen 101 Workshop is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide individuals, community leaders, and organizations with essential knowledge and resources to explore the world of shared kitchens.
Who Should Attend:
– Entrepreneurs planning to start a shared kitchen.
– Community organizations and leaders considering shared kitchen projects.
– Current operators looking to strengthen their business model.
– Anyone passionate about fostering culinary innovation in their community.
Space is limited and is reserved on a first come, first served basis.
To register please RSVP by May 23rd.
Join IMA on this tour in Grangeville of Advanced Welding & Steel which was founded in 1998 in the back of a pickup truck, with a welder and pop-up tent in North Central Idaho.
Hosted by the Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics at the University of Idaho
Join select sessions via Zoom — no travel required!
Monday, June 9 – Data and Programming Intro Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Introduction & Setting Up a Python Environment
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basics of Data Manipulation with Python/Pandas
-1:20–3:10 PM – Data Visualization with Grafana
-3:10–5:00 PM – Time Series Data
Tuesday, June 10 – Electronics and Sensors Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Design a Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Thursday, June 12 – Machine Vision Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – OpenCV with Python
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basic Neural Networks for Machine Vision
-1:20–5:00 PM – Object Detectors
Friday, June 13 – AI Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – AI Overview and Coding Environments
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Decision Trees
-1:20–3:10 PM – Neural Networks
-3:10–5:00 PM – Explainable AI, Large Models, and Beyond
Hosted by the Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics at the University of Idaho
Join select sessions via Zoom — no travel required!
Monday, June 9 – Data and Programming Intro Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Introduction & Setting Up a Python Environment
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basics of Data Manipulation with Python/Pandas
-1:20–3:10 PM – Data Visualization with Grafana
-3:10–5:00 PM – Time Series Data
Tuesday, June 10 – Electronics and Sensors Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Design a Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Thursday, June 12 – Machine Vision Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – OpenCV with Python
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basic Neural Networks for Machine Vision
-1:20–5:00 PM – Object Detectors
Friday, June 13 – AI Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – AI Overview and Coding Environments
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Decision Trees
-1:20–3:10 PM – Neural Networks
-3:10–5:00 PM – Explainable AI, Large Models, and Beyond
Curious to learn more about a local pioneer in aviation safety? We are! Aviation Specialties Unlimited is the recognized leader in life-saving Night Vision Solutions for the past 30 years. Founded in Boise by former AH-64 Apache Pilot, Mike Atwood in 1995. Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) tactical night vision and aviation systems and services have helped save lives by helping reduce unnecessary risks and accidents. ASU pilots employ night vision in non-military operations across the United States, including law enforcement aviation operations for rotor-wing and fixed wing aircraft.Due to the small size of this tour, please ONLY ONE representative per company.
Join IMA for an exclusive, manufacturers-only workshop focused on uncovering impactful savings strategies across key operational areas. During this interactive session, industry experts will explore real-world strategies that have helped manufacturers significantly boost their bottom line.
Join Impact Washington for a comprehensive 2-day Preventive Controls for Animal Food workshop. This workshop will take place on June 12th and 13th, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing essential knowledge and training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI).
Hosted by the Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics at the University of Idaho
Join select sessions via Zoom — no travel required!
Monday, June 9 – Data and Programming Intro Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Introduction & Setting Up a Python Environment
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basics of Data Manipulation with Python/Pandas
-1:20–3:10 PM – Data Visualization with Grafana
-3:10–5:00 PM – Time Series Data
Tuesday, June 10 – Electronics and Sensors Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Design a Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Thursday, June 12 – Machine Vision Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – OpenCV with Python
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basic Neural Networks for Machine Vision
-1:20–5:00 PM – Object Detectors
Friday, June 13 – AI Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – AI Overview and Coding Environments
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Decision Trees
-1:20–3:10 PM – Neural Networks
-3:10–5:00 PM – Explainable AI, Large Models, and Beyond
Hosted by the Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics at the University of Idaho
Join select sessions via Zoom — no travel required!
Monday, June 9 – Data and Programming Intro Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Introduction & Setting Up a Python Environment
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basics of Data Manipulation with Python/Pandas
-1:20–3:10 PM – Data Visualization with Grafana
-3:10–5:00 PM – Time Series Data
Tuesday, June 10 – Electronics and Sensors Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – Design a Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Thursday, June 12 – Machine Vision Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – OpenCV with Python
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Basic Neural Networks for Machine Vision
-1:20–5:00 PM – Object Detectors
Friday, June 13 – AI Day
-9:00–10:50 AM – AI Overview and Coding Environments
-10:50 AM–12:45 PM – Decision Trees
-1:20–3:10 PM – Neural Networks
-3:10–5:00 PM – Explainable AI, Large Models, and Beyond
The Idaho Department of Commerce proudly launches its new event series, Commerce Connection: Bridging Resources, bringing our team statewide to connect with communities, businesses, and professionals.
June 24 – Blaine County
June 26 – Valley County
Idaho Correctional Industries (ICI) programs benefit by providing better public safety in our prisons and communities. They improve prison security by keeping Residents active and engaged while incarcerated and provide Residents who will return to our communities with opportunities to learn life and job skills and develop a work ethic that enables them to become productive employees, good neighbors and law-abiding, tax-paying citizens. The Resident training program is closely modeled after the real world. Employability and technical skills are developed and applied daily both within and out of prison.
Toyota Kata is a structured, scientific approach to continuous improvement, problem-solving. It helps organizations develop a culture of experimentation, learning, and adaptability—essential skills for today’s fast-changing business environment. This course includes two half-day training sessions designed for leaders who want to apply Kata thinking to drive performance, improve processes, and develop problem-solving skills at every level of their organization.
