Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) BC works hard to keep its members on the leading edge by providing them with access to programs, services, seminars, training and networking opportunities that focus on saving time and money.Our programs and services have helped our members become profitable leaders in their industries and remain sustainable global traders.CME has developed new and innovative programs over the years to provide to provide CME members with invaluable opportunities to grow and succeed in the marketplace.
CMEBC key programs and services include: the Manufacturers' Executive Council (MEC), Consortiums for Manufacturing Excellence, CME Connected! Networking Nights, various 20/20 SMART Seminars, Lean Training Workshops, Innovation Insights Tours, and the annual BC Export Awards.
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CME has heard its members once again and is proud to introduce “Manufacturers FREE” at its CME Connected networking events across the lower mainland!
CME Connected networking is about helping you to connect to the right people at the right time, while getting to know your fellow industry members and having some fun!
They are organized as pure networking events without any specific agenda or program; providing the opportunity to discuss business matters and to network in a lively (hockey nights), fun and informal way.
OUR NEXT EVENT IS:
Date:Thursday, April 1, 2010
Time:5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Price:Manufacturers Free- Non Manufacturers $30
*Save $5 by registering online*
Location: The Foggy Dew, 5991 Alderbridge Way, Richmond
Are you capitalizing on your business’ SR&ED activities?
We have heard it all: sales are down, global competition is pushing down manufacturers margins, and increases in innovation and productivity is the only way to remain competitive.But how do you finance and plan for innovation when financial resources are scarce already?
Quite often manufacturers are not even aware that the activities they partake in on a day-to-day basis actually qualify as Scientific Research and Experimental Development, making those activities eligible for SR&ED tax credits.
The keynote speakers from Meyers Norris Penny will focus on real-life case studies from the trenches which will help attendees address specific questions, rounding out this high value session.
Join us to learn how you can get government help for product and process development
Who should Attend?
CEOs, CFOs, Plant Managers, or anyone interested in learning how to capitalize on SR&ED tax credits.
You must attend:
If you want to learn more about how you can increase your innovation and use government money.
If you want to increase your SR&ED activities and tax credits.
If you want to learn how to effectively track all processes to determine the full potential of your SR&ED activities.
In this seminar you’ll:
Learn about the basics of innovation and how to implement it in your business.
Identify strategies that will maximize your SR&ED claims.
Learn from real-life companies and how they managed to succeed with SR&ED.
Learn how SR&ED could be utilized in corporate financing decisions and improve cashflow.
Date:Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time:8:00 am to 10:30 am (Registration & Networking 7:30 am)
Price:$35 Members - $55 Non Members Early Bird till March 26th
$45 Members-$65 Non MembersAfter March 26th
Location:Hampton Inn & Suites, 19500 Langley Bypass, Surrey
How changing the way you communicate can help reduce waste
This 20/20 Smart Session will help you look at your internal and external communications processes and develop creative, actionable solutions to reduce waste and increase customer value leading ultimately to cost reduction.
Manufacturers & exporters need to find new ways to connect, collaborate and communicate with customers to deliver value in today’s competitive environment. Find out how you can use technology to cut costs and improve employee productivity.
Jim Chisholm, Manager, Customer Solutions for Navigata will be the keynote speaker and case studies from two local manufacturers along with a live Q & A session to address specific question, will round out this high value morning session.
Join us to learn how to reduce communication waste today!
Who should attend?
CEOs, CFOs. Plant managers, Office Administrators, IT Managers or anyone interested in finding new ways to use technology to improve internal and external communications while reducing costs.
You must attend:
If you’re looking for actionable solutiuons to reduce sources of waste.
If you want to increase the effectiveness and productivity of your employees.
If you want to learn how to implement a LEAN communications plan in your company.
In this seminar you’ll:
Lear 5 basic steps to get your company on the path to LEAN communications.
Explore technology solutions to help you better connect, collaborate and communicate.
Get practical advice and a step-by-step guide to improving internal and external communication.
Learn how leading companies are using communications technology to reduce key sources of waste.
Date: June 17th, 2010
Time: 8:00am- 10:30am (registration at 7:30am)
Price: $35 Members, $55 Non-members
Early Bird prices until June 4th
$45 Members, $65 Non-members
After June 4th
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 15808 104th Avenue, Surrey
Continuous Improvement for all working environments
An organization that focuses on lean principles is able to produce more with existing resources and eliminate activities that are non-value added.
One day lean training workshops are for individuals seeking a clear foundation and understanding of lean principles.Each one-day highly interactive, hands-on workshop makes lean thinking and lean principles easy to understand and appealing to achieve.
Canada's Ultimate Best Practices Exchange Program: Visit Innovation Insights' host companies who are at the forefront of best practice implementation. In both manufacturing and service businesses, competitiveness, productivity and profitability depend on getting core business processes right - and making sure these processes keep improving.
Innovation Insights is designed to help SMEs achieve business excellence.Results are achieved utilizing the program's proven format of interactive learning that includes a best practice presentation, a lunch and networking session, and a 'behind-the-scenes' visit of the Host's facility.
Seeing a best practice in action is inspirational, providing participants with ideas for improvement, while also moving a company to new heights. It's a world-class win-win!
The National Buyer/Seller Forum (NBSF) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on March 23 – 25, 2010 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
For 10 years, NBSF has been keeping you on top of the changes, issues, trends and relationships in the Oil Sands Industry. This year’s forum will be no different! NBSF 2010 will be the ultimate place to familiarize yourself with the shift in the Oil Sands industry and get exposure to all the major projects, people, and trends that shape the oil sands industry. This exciting event brings together buyers and sellers from across Canada and the USA.
Date: March 23-25, 2010
Time: March 23rd: 12:30 - 3:30 pm (pre-forum workshop)
1:30 - 5:00 pm (registration)
5:00 - 6:00 pm (networking)
6:00- 9:15 pm (welcome dinner)
March 24th 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 25th 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: Full Forum Registration: $795 + GST
Single Day Registration (Wednesday or Thursday): $445 + GST
