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Tuesday February 19 2008
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How to do Business with the Federal Government!! - Back by Demand!
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*****BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - FREE Seminars on How to Do Business With the Federal Government!*****
Quinte Economic Development Commission and the City of Quinte West in cooperation with Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) are pleased to bring the following seminars in response to requests by local companies who wish to learn more about potential opportunities within the Canadian government’s procurement system and in particular opportunities created by the expansion at 8 Wing Trenton.
These informative and practical seminars will address;
1. The fundamentals of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada
2. How to market to the Government of Canada
3. How the government does its buying
4. Advice and guidance in preparing a proposal
5. Gain better knowledge and understanding of Request For Proposals (RFP)
6. Understand how bids are evaluated and how to respond to an RFP
7. Learning helpful tips and specific DND procurement examples
For registration and further semnar information, please review the attached information flyer!!!
Hurry and register today! The RSVP date for this informative event is Wednesday February 13 2008!
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December 6 2007
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FREE SEMINAR - PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICE CANADA
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Helping Businesses Sell to the Government of Canada
You are invited to attend an information seminar brought to you by the
Quinte Economic Development Commission and the City of Quinte West in Partnership with Public Works and Government Services Canada’s - Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME).
Quinte Economic Development Commission and the City of Quinte West in cooperation with Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) are pleased to bring the following seminars in response to requests by local companies who wish to learn more about potential opportunities within the Canadian government’s procurement system and in particular opportunities created by the expansion at 8 Wing Trenton.
These informative and practical seminars will address;
**The fundamentals of selling goods & services to Government of Canada
**How to market to the Government of Canada
**How the government does its buying
**Advice and guidance in preparing a proposal
**Gain better knowledge & understanding of Request For Proposals (RFP)
**Understand how bids are evaluated and how to respond to an RFP
**Learning helpful tips and specific DND procurement examples
The following 2 FREE seminars are being offered.
SEMINAR 1; How To Do Business With the Federal Government – The Basics
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (includes Q & A Session)
HEALTH BREAK – 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
SEMINAR 2; Understanding the Procurement Process & Responding To Bids
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (includes Q & A Session)
Date: Thursday December 6th 2007
Location: City of Quinte West – City Hall Building
7 Creswell Drive, Trenton Ontario (map attached)
Seminar 1: 9 a.m. – 10:4
Seminar 2: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) established the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) in 2005 to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) understand the Canadian government’s procurement processes and to act as an advocate for SMEs within the federal procurement system.
Of the close to $20 billion in procurement last year SMEs won over 85 percent of the contracts, representing about one-third of the total value of all contracts in Canada. In Ontario, of the more than $2.1 billion in procurement last year 63 percent of the contracts for goods and services went to SME’s accounting for 39.5 percent of the total value.
Please RSVP by Wednesday November 28 2007 by completing and faxing the attached faxback form to Linda Lisle at Fax: (613)392-0131 or Tel: (613) 392-2841 x4477 or email at lindal@city.quintewest.on.ca
For more information on Public Works Government Services Canada, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises please visit www.pwgsc.gc.ca/ontario/osme-bpme
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November 1, 2007
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SR&ED Tax Credit Information Session
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Did you know that Canada offers one of the most generous tax incentive programs in the world?
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Quinte Economic Development Commission and the Quinte Manufacturers Association
Cordially invite you to an information session on SR&ED Tax Credits!
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit Program is under utilized by many taxpayers including manufacturers.
This seminar would be useful for management, technical and financial personnel responsible for making the SR&ED claims and other stakeholders that want to better understand the program and the recent development regarding it!
Date: Thursday November 1st, 2007
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites – Belleville (map attached)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
For more information on the SR&ED Tax Credit Program, as well as Registration Details, please review the attached invitation flyer!
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Monday October 22nd to Rachael Brummel at the Quinte Economic Development Commission
Via telephone (613) 961-7990 or email Rachael@quintedevelopment.com
Thank you and hope to see you there!
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October 24 2007
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GlobalMed Inc. and Drossbach N.A. Host October QMA Meeting!
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Please join us in attending the next Quinte Manufacturers Association meeting!
This meeting will feature a central meeting at the 413 Airforce Association and then following the meeting participants will be assigned to either a tour of Drossbach North America or Globalmed Inc. (the facilities are next to each other)
The meeting details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Doors Open: 7:15AM
Meeting Duration: 7:30AM – 8:15AM at 413 Airforce Association
Plant Tours: 8:20AM – 9:30AM (approximately)
Meeting Location: 413 Airforce Association, 230 North Murray Street
City of Quinte West for Presentations by both Al Flieler
of GlobalMed Inc. and Jim Carlisle of Drossbach N.A.
(map attached)
For more information, including how to register, please review the attached invitation flyer!
Please RSVP by Wednesday October 17 2007 so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.
Thank you and see you there!
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June 28 2007
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SEARS CANADA HOSTS JUNE QMA MEETING!!
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On Thursday June 28 2007, a Quinte Manufacturers Association meeting was hosted by Martin Queen, National Logistics Manager, Sears Canda Inc. which is located in the City of Belleville.
The meeting was attended by various QMA members as well as members of the neighouring Northumberland County Manufacturers Association (NMA) and the Kawartha Lakes Manufacturing Association (KMA).
The energetic Glen LeClair started the meeting with a presentation in regard to QMA activities, including upcoming events. Stephen Rosa, Chair of the NMA, shared acitivites happening with their group. Chris King and Joe Mullin advised the group of updates regarding industry projects in the works and future opportunities. A fabulous plant tour followed!
A big thanks to Sears for hosting and also a big thanks to everyone who attended!
Attached, please find an electronic copy of the QMA presentation presented at the meeting.
Should you have any comments, suggestions or if your company is interested in hosting a meeting, please feel contact our office as follows:
Rachael Brummel
Administrative Assistant
Quinte Economic Development Commission
c/o The Quinte Manufacturers Association
Tel: 613-961-7990
Email: rachael@quintedevelopment.com
Have a safe and fun summer season!
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April 27 2007
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QUINTE REGION PRELIMINARY MARKET DATA
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As of April 27, 2007 here are some of the key requirements identified in the preliminary Labour Market Data that Joe Mullin has collected so far during his visits with local employers in the Manufacturing/Industrial Sector:
Positions the employers need to fill based on current needs to the requirements within the next 3 years, with what they know about their businesses today:
Electricians - 21
Millwrights - 25
Management Positions - 16
General Labour - (Grade 12, good problem solving skills, math and communication skills) - 63
When employers have been asked to identify the key training and development needs for their employers, here are the most popular needs mentioned:
- Diversity/Conflict Resolution Training
- Computer Skills Training
- Leadership Training
- Problem Solving Skills
Joe would like to thank all of those employers who have arranged interviews with him and provided their specific Labour Market Data to date.
If you are in the Manufacturing/Industrial Sector and who have yet to make an appointment to PLEASE do so. You are urged to particpate in this important initiative! Having current labour market data is crucial to properly assess the overall needs of our industrial community and identifying where specific support is needed for YOUR business.
Joe will be pleased to come out to your facility and meet with you one on one to collect your data and interviews on average have taken approximately 1-1.5 hours.
To contact Joe directly you can call him at Loyalist College (613) 969-1913 ext. 2162 or email him at jmullin@loyalistc.on.ca
IF YOU DON’T PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROJECTS - OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS WON’T KNOW OF YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU - CALL TODAY!
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March 27 2007
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GH Manufacturing Hosts First QMA Meeting of 2007
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THE QUINTE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION
BREAKFAST MEETING & PLANT TOUR - HOSTED BY GH MANUFACTURING
The Quinte Manufacturers Association met at GH Manufacturing on Tuesday March 27 2007. The meeting, hosted by Günther Huettlin and Matt Pennock ,was well attended and provided an important opportunity for all members network and learn more about GH. The plant tour was very informative and the plant itself - immaculate!
Prior to the plant tour, a presentation was provided by Glen LeClair detailing a summary of 2006 QMA activities and a 2007 draft plan of upcoming QMA events/meetings. Please find it attached for your review.
Should you have any comments, suggestions or feedback for 2007, please feel free to submit them!
Thank you again to GH Manufacturing for their support and enthusiasm!
*GH Manufacturing specializes in packaging design, engineering, printing, materials handling, and warehousing.
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November 24 2005
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Quinte EDC Hosts Appreciation to Industry Lunch featuring Marnie McBean
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Quinte Economic Development Commission Chairman John Williams and the Board of Directors, in partnership with its municipal partners, hosted an Appreciation to Industry Lunch on November 24 2005.
This event provided an opportunity to say thank you to the industrial businesses in our community that create employment and economic prosperity for the region!
The lunch event featured guest speaker 3 time Olympic gold medalist rower Marnie McBean. Marnie McBean is one of Canada’s most accomplished Olympic athletes and she has turned that same drive to becoming one of Canada’s best speakers. She is a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal.
The event was a huge success and everyone had a great time!
Thank you to everyone who attended.
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November 3 2005
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Quinte Manufacturers Meet at Invar Manufacturing!
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The Quinte Manufacturers Association met on November 3 2005 at Invar Manufacturing, Quinte West’s second largest manufacturing employer.
Invar Manufacturing, a Division of Linamar, primarily produces a wide array of complex components for the auto industry. Invar has accomplished provincial recognition as a leader in apprenticeship training and is an active partner with local organizations in promoting the benefits of a career in the manufacturing sector.
The meeting included updates from the QMA, a plant tour, networking opportunities, and details on how companies can access some of the $1,059,500 in funding recently announced to support the QMA members and its workforce.
Also discussed was the Quinte Manufacturers Association website. The website has been designed to effectively assist and inform manufacturers about upcoming workshops, local news and much more!
Make sure you attend the next QMA meeting to receive further information on the website benefits and how it can help you succeed!
Thank you to Invar and everyone who attended!
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June 15, 2005
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Plant Tour of Procter & Gamble
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Featuring Dr. Jayson Meyers, VP and Chief Economist of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association
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March 31, 2005
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2005 Kick off Meeting at Halla Climate Control
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October 27, 2004
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Industry Breakfast & Networking Meeting featuring Pascal Dennis
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A Lean Manufacturing Event for Bay of Quinte Industry
On October 27 over 80 Representatives from the Industry in the Bay of Quinte Region attended an Industry Breakfast & Networking Meeting. The guest speaker was Pascal Dennis, Associate from Lean Productivity Systems and faculty of the renowned Lean Enterprise Institute.
Quinte Business Development Centre Partners: Quinte Economic Development Commission; Trenval Business Development Corporation and Loyalist Training and Development Centre hosted the breakfast meeting of senior leaders from local manufacturing plants including: owners, vice presidents, plants managers and other senior managers from manufacturers in the Bay of Quinte Region.
Pascal Dennis is a professional engineer, author and advisor to North American firms making the lean leap. Pascal developed his skills on the Toyota shop floor in North America and Japan, and at leading international companies. He is a faculty member of the Lean Enterprise Institute where he also serves as editorial director.
Pascal has been a manager of operations, human resources, quality, finance and health, safety & environment. He has supported lean implementation at companies across North America. In leadership positions at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Pascal supported several major model launches, the construction of a new 3 million square foot facility, and the hiring of 200 team members.
Pascal is the co-author with John Shook of Lean Production Simplified: A Plain-Language to the World’s Most Powerful Production System. Author of Andy & Me - A Lean Journey
About the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) The LEI is a non-profit training, publishing, and research organization founded by James Womack, PhD, in August 1997. It has developed simple but powerful tools for implementing a set of ideas known as lean production and lean thinking, based initially on the Toyota Production System and now extended to an entire Lean Business System.
Pascal Dennis challenged provided a brief history of production process leading to the development of Lean Manufacturing based on the Toyota Production System. In many cases with manufacturers the price of goods that they produce is fixed in many cases the only way to improve profitability is to reduce cost through the elimination of all waste through the production system.
Pascal also discussed the threat to Canadian manufacturers by China and other countries and noted that the rise or fall of Canadian manufacturing will occur one firm at a time. Pascal stressed that as Canadians we have the “right stuff” to survive and grow by implementing lean production processes. Lean excellence requires: Humility, Openness, Team work, and good fundamentals, which in general, as Canadians, we have. Pascal further went in to details of discussing the implementation of Lean within a production plant.
For more information visit www.leansystems.org
Want to Learn More about Lean ?
Loyalist College’s Loyalist Training and Development Centre provides a range of exceptional lean manufacturing programs right here in the Bay of Quinte Region using outstanding instructors who are leaders in their fields. Contact Loyalist Training and Development Centre for more information on Lean Manufacturing and other training initiatives. (613) 966-8121.
The Need for Networking
In recent municipal business retention and expansion surveys of manufacturers the need and desire by manufacturers to have a local manufacturing network was confirmed. The former Quinte and District Manufacturing Association provided the networking function for industry however it’s structure did not reflect the needs of today’s manufacturing leader.
Quinte Business Development Centre partners agreed to provide the administration function for a new local industry association. Survey of industry leaders at the breakfast showed the desire to attend future events that provided networking and guests speakers on topics of interest. A steering committee of industry representatives will be formed to provide direction for this new group call the Quinte Manufacturing Council.. Steering Committee members are Brett Buatti, General Mills, Glen LeClair, Procter and Gamble, Bob Reid Invar Manufacturing, three more. The steering committee will be giving direction to the Quinte Business Development Centre on next steps to proceed. speakers.
Fore more Information contact Chris King, Economic Development Manager, Quinte Economic Development Commission. chris@quintedevelopment.com (613) 961-7990.
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