Coffee & Conversation: July 2024

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Are you a long-standing manufacturer seeking to revolutionize your operations without breaking the bank? Join us for this month's Coffee & Conversation featuring an exclusive workshop designed to supercharge your customer service and efficiency using simple, yet powerful, tech solutions.


In a world where innovation is key, your established manufacturing business might be feeling the strain of outdated systems. But fear not! Josef Wainz understands the challenges you face. You've built a legacy of quality and reliability, but evolving customer expectations and technological advancements demand a fresh approach.


A roadmap to success without the need for a costly tech overhaul. Imagine streamlining your processes with just three simple steps, tailored to your unique business needs. It's not about reinventing the wheel; it's about enhancing what you do best.


Are you ready to embrace change and unlock the full potential of your manufacturing business? Join us for this transformative workshop where you'll learn to:

• Identify areas ripe for improvement through tech solutions.
• Select the best tools to meet your specific goals.
• Seamlessly integrate these solutions for maximum impact.
• Measure results and adapt for ongoing success.

Velocity's Community Engagement Manager, Paula MacPherson, will be hosting the event and is available for any questions you have.


<h3About the Presenter

Josef Wainz, President of Turtle Works

We find anywhere from $20,000 to $150,000 worth of company time wasted on tasks where their staff could be more productive. The big question: Are your people working smarter, not harder?


Hi, I’m Josef, the Productivity Energizer at Turtle Works. Serving both small and medium sized businesses, I help my clients utilize Microsoft to elevate their productivity, unleash new levels of growth, and save money in the process.


I understand that adopting technology can be overwhelming - even when you know that doing so is right for your business in the long run. That’s why my team of Microsoft software experts provides our clients with time and attention to ensure a seamless transition to fixing painful and expensive problems.


Let’s talk about how we can leverage your existing Microsoft investment to save your business time and money.

Free

Best of the Zest Pitch Competition

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Are you a small Macomb County packaged food or beverage producer looking to expand your operations and take your business to the next level? Then apply for the Best of the Zest Food Pitch Competition.


Eligible businesses include:

Packaged food producers that create products from raw materials, either for distribution or face-to-face sales. Can include beverage companies. Must be one of the following: Female-owned, Minority-owned, Veteran-owned, Located in an “underserved area", Been in business since at least June 11, 2022.



Located in Macomb County and has a brick-and-mortar facility with a commercial kitchen. No home businesses. Have less than $1 million in annual revenue. Copies of your Profit or Loss statement and W-9 are required. Have 10 employees or less, not including the owners. Are in good standing with LARA (state Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) and have a MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) license. (Proof is required)


How do you sign up?

The application process is open now through 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. To apply for the competition, you must fill out an application. Any missing documents could result in disqualification.


How does it work?

All applications will be reviewed and scored. The top 10 finalists will be invited to present a five-minute “pitch,” which will be followed by a five-minute Q&A session between the judges and the participant. Winners will be announced by Aug. 27.


FREE Canva Workshop

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Join us Friday August 23rd for a FREE Canva workshop. Canva is a powerful online tool that helps you design like a pro. Lean how to create a unified brand image for your social media, marketing, and design around your business.

The entry fee for this event is covered by our location sponsor, Sterling Heights Velocity. Please RSVP to attend as there is limited seating.

Agenda:

8am - Doors Open and Networking

8:30am - Workshop Begins

9:30am - Q & A and Networking

Coffee & Conversation: August

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

SB Dream Coach, LLC (The Small Business Dream Coaching Company), is a business coaching, training, and consulting company, empowering entrepreneurs, and business leaders to achieve rapid revenue growth. Founded by Ian Watts, leading the company with over 20 years of extensive business development experience, SB Dream Coach has transformed the mindset, skillset, and performance of clients across more than 40 states in the U.S. and internationally, including China, Hong Kong, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.

About the Presenter

Ian Watts

Since 2015, Ian has been helping small business owners fulfill their small business dreams by helping them generate predictable revenue, quickly, inexpensively and successfully launch new products and services and by developing effective systems for growth and personal freedom.



He achieved his own small business dream of becoming a millionaire by the age of 26, 4 years ahead of his personal goal, and considers himself to be a small business junkie!

Free

Core Tools: APQP,PPAP, and FMEA

Velocity 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center offers this combination class to train manufacturers in the planning, launch and validation of new products or processes.


The course blends the three core tools of APQP, PPAP and FMEA and guides participants through important steps of the launch process.


Utilized correctly, the deployment of these core tools leads to continuous improvement, defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste. 2 days of training.


This combo-course covers:


• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a structured method of defining and establishing the steps necessary to ensure that a product satisfies the customer.
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) an important part of the product development process. It allows producers to evaluate the components and sub-systems which they receive from suppliers and establishes confidence in the supplier's management systems.
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) highlights and prevents future failures from occurring. FMEA focuses on reducing risk of failure occurrences by making design and process changes, which has proven to save organizations significant amounts of money by prevention of failures/product recalls.


Date(s) and Time(s):


8/28/2024 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
8/29/2024 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)


Cost: $995.00 Per Person

$995