Public Training Schedule Facilitator Date(s) CEU Price Center...Project Management for Professionals (PMP) (Certification Preparation) – 4 days Lonnie Franks Paul Piechota Session

2015 Program Schedule

Except as noted with (*), all courses conducted at:

University of Dayton River Campus 1700 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH (Across from Carillon Bells)

*Courses conducted off campus. Please call for location information.

Class Time: 8:30 – 4:30 PM except as noted

To REGISTER, contact: Teri Stemley [email protected] 937-229-4632 Center for Competitive Change University of Dayton Center for Competitive Change 300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469-0222

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Public Training Schedule Facilitator Date(s) CEU Price

Yellow Belt Certification (Team Member) – 1 day Problem Solving 101

Michael Fedotowsky Jan 27 Mar 24 May 19

Jul 7 Sept 15 Nov 10

.7 $399

Green Belt (Team Leader) – 2 days Project Evaluation & Certification $500 add’l Yellow Belt Prerequisite Problem Solving 202

Michael Fedotowsky Feb 24-25 Apr 28-29 Jun 9-10

Aug 4-5 Oct 6-7 Dec 1-2

1.3 $799

Black Belt (Expert) – 7 days Project Evaluation & Certification $1,000 add’l Green Belt Prerequisite Advanced Problem Solving

Michael Fedotowsky

Session 1: May 5,6,7 Jun 2-3 Jul 8-9

Session 2: Oct 20-22 Nov 11-12 Dec 8-9

4.0 $3,499

How to Become a Great Employee NEW! - The Path to Total Employee Engagement

Michael Fedotowsky May 12 Oct 13 .6 $299

Lean Employee Involvement: Suggestion Systems, Problem Solving Teams & Daily Management

Michael Hoseus Sept 10 .6 $499

Cultural Changes Through Leadership, Employee Development & Engagement

Michael Hoseus

May 27* Sept 9* .7 $499

Project Management for Professionals (PMP) (Certification Preparation) – 4 days

Lonnie Franks Paul Piechota

Session 1: Feb 11, 18 Mar 11, 18

Session 2: Sept 2, 9, 30 Oct 7

2.6 $1,599

Project Recovery – 2 days NEW! Prerequisite: Project Management or PMP Certification

Lonnie Franks Paul Piechota

Session 1: April 22 May 6

Session 2: Oct 28 Nov 18

1.3 $799

Managing Lean Six Sigma Projects Pam Nintrup Mar 26* Sept 24* .7 $399

ISO 9001:2015 Overview ½ day 8:30-11:30 NEW! George Hummel May 13 Oct 27 .3 $199

New On-Site Offerings

Innovation on Demand – For Product Development Personnel Strategic Planning & Deployment - Leveraging your company's core capabilities for strategic & systematic growth

Leading the Lean Transformation (Leading a Team Based Problem Solving Methodology) for CEO/President Decision Maker

Standardizing & Documenting Your Processes: - A “How To” workshop

2015 Program Schedule

Yellow Belt

Green Belt

Industry Certification Path for Project Management - $1,999

Project Recovery

Project Management

Black Belt

Industry Certification Path for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - $5,200

Black Belt Project Evaluation & Certification

Bundling Options: Build Your Own: To create a personalized professional development program, choose any combination of public courses totaling 4 days for a

bundled fee of $1,350. Bundle Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green and Black Belts with project evaluations and Certifications for a discounted rate of $5,200. Bundle Project Management courses for a discounted rate of $1,999. Groups: Register four people and the fifth person attends at no charge. Unemployed: If you are unemployed and feel that certification or course attendance would increase your employment opportunities, feel

free to call us for a negotiated arrangement.

Special Pricing & Program Options

Green Belt Project Evaluation & Certification

Am I satisfied in my job?

Is there more to do in Dayton &

Montgomery County?

I need more challenges

at work.

I want to learn more about

Montgomery County & Dayton.

Take the Connect937 Survey Montgomery County, BusinessFirst! and UpDayton are teaming up with BlackbookHR to offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a survey that anonymously identifies interests, wants and needs within the workforce. Based on the survey, Connect937 will offer feedback to engage you in relation to your responses. By taking the survey, you will:

• Measure your “Embeddedness Quotient” (EQ) in just a few minutes. • Get matched with things to do and places to go, all personalized for you! • Join the conversation by sharing your favorite features of the community. • Share the survey with people you know.

Montgomery County and local leaders will be able to use aggregate data from the survey to address quality of life initiatives important to the workforce and important to businesses seeking to recruit or retain employees. We, along with local leaders, will be able to learn where we should focus our retention efforts. And, it’s anonymous!

Try it today and you’ll be included in the drawing for an iPod Mini!! Take the survey at https://dayton.whatisyoureq.com

Thursday, December 18, 20145:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Crowne Plaza Dayton33 E 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402- Free parking at The Transportation Center Garage attached to the Crowne Plaza Hotel- Light refreshments will be served

Click on the Link to RSVP: http://goo.gl/h6ELQA

The Project:$50+ million and approximately 329,000-SF reconstruction of the Main Library downtown

For more information contact Alisha Wix at [email protected]

Please join us for an Outreach Event!The event will include a project overview and networking opportunities for minority-, women-, local*-, Montgomery County and Dayton local small businesses and prime contractors for the Dayton Metro Library Segment One project.*Includes the following counties: Shelby, Darke, Miami, Clark, Preble, Montgomery, Greene, Butler and Warren

Dayton Metro LibrarySegment One Outreach Event

U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration

Economic development organizations and investors will find practical tools, valuable information, and the right connections to move investments forward. The Summit will showcase investment opportunities from every corner of the United States, while high-profile business and government leaders share their insight on the latest trends. The trade show and online matchmaking will enable economic development organizations to meet face-to-face with global investors to pitch their locations.

Why Should You Attend the 2015 Investment Summit? The United States, with well over 300 million people spread the width of a continent and beyond, is incredibly diverse. Our consumer market, workforce, advanced technology, and resources are vast and varied. This diversity means that there are opportunities for nearly every company – from start-ups to medium-sized enterprises to multinationals. The SelectUSA Investment Summit aims to provide unparalleled access to these opportunities for investors, all under one roof. If you want to reach investors globally, then SelectUSA will help you find the answers you need more efficiently, saving time and money.

We Want to Make Sure Your Location is Included Mark your calendar for March 23-24, 2015 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in the Washington, DC area.

Visit www.SelectUSASummit.com to learn more and register. The 2013 Summit filled up fast, so don’t wait to sign up!

Register Now for the 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit!

U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration

President Barack Obama, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and Secretary of State John Kerry have made it clear that the United States warmly welcomes international investors to operate in our business-friendly, transparent, stable, and open market.

“The message to businesses around the world is clear: America is Open for Business. At the Commerce Department, we are committed to doing everything we can to provide the services that companies need to invest and create jobs in the United States.”

– Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is About Opportunity

What You’ll Find at the Summit: • The program is packed with practical information; you’ll learn about

resources, tools, and regulations. High-profile business and government leaders will share their insight on the latest trends.

• Online matchmaking will enable investors and economic development organizations to meet face-to-face.

• The trade show will showcase investment opportunities from every corner of the United States – all in one building!

• The SelectUSA Academy will be held the afternoon before the Summit and will cover the basics of investing in the United States for first-time investors and the fundamentals of attracting FDI for economic developers.

What Happened Last Time?

In 2013, President Obama hosted the first-ever SelectUSA Summit. The event was oversubscribed, with a full capacity crowd of more than 1,300 people – including executives from 60 countries, as well as governors, mayors, and economic development officials from nearly every U.S. state and territory. Speakers included five members of President Obama’s Cabinet and high-profile CEOs.

Learn More, Register, and Reserve Your Booth!

Are you interested in sharing your investment opportunities at the Summit trade show? Visit www.SelectUSASummit.com to register now. Questions about the Summit? Email: [email protected] Call: +1-800-315-4333

The Dayton Region’s #1 Workforce Development Program 2012 • 2013 • 2014

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Most of our offerings can be tailored or fully customized and delivered to your organization, either at one of our Sinclair Community College locations or at your facilities. Call us today at 937.252.9787 for more information or visit workforce.sinclair.edu

Information TechnologiesMicrosoft Project Level 2 In this 1-day course, you will manage and customize project plans during the implementation stage of a project. Upon successful comple-tion of this course, students will be able to:• exchange project plan data with other applications.• update a project plan.• manage project costs.• report project data visually.• reuse project plan information.Sinclair uses Microsoft training material that is identical to other pro-viders, and our trainers’ skills and teaching techniques are unsurpassed by others. In addition, the class includes 3 months of post-training on-call support to ensure that students’ training experience is maximized. Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 12 01/14, 8:30am-5:00pm, $375

Organizational EffectivenessCompression Planning Institute Replace lost opportunities with ultra-focused thinking. Compression Planning is a seven-step visual planning process designed to ignite your group’s energy and thinking to rapidly resolve a specific issue. It gets everyone heading in the same direction in a short amount of time. Major projects get underway. Important decisions are made quickly and effectively. Take everything you know about decision-making, and turn it upside-down. Planning that previously took weeks, months, or years can be dramatically compressed. Compression Planning increases meeting and planning productivity. You’ll be able to put the process to work immediately and harvest the benefits for your organization. Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 1212/15-12/17, 8:00am-5:00pm Mon & Tue, 8:00am-1:00pm Wed, $1995 Early Bird Price $1795 if registered by 11/17

Customer Service Certification Looking to get into the customer service field? Already in customer service, but want to increase your customer service skills and gain confidence? Attend Sinclair’s Customer Service Certification program! In this interactive course, you will learn: Why Customer Service Mat-ters What Customers Want Essential Customer Service Skills Handling Complaints and Dealing with Angry People Customer Service as a Strategic Marketing Tool and Customer Service Teams Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Sinclair Community College Workforce Development Certificate and a nationally-recognized Customer Service Certified credential endorsed by the International Customer Service Association.Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1212/15-12/17, 8:30am-12:30pm, $249

Microsoft Office 2013: Transition from Microsoft 2010This course builds upon the foundational Microsoft® Office 2007/2010 knowledge and skills you’ve already acquired. It focuses on the enhanced features you’ll want to leverage to improve the way you manage, organize, present, and distribute your company’s data and information. You’ll explore a variety of enhancements, from Word’s ability to edit PDF files to the new Flash Fil functionality in Excel that dramatically increases the speed at which you can add data to a spreadsheet. You’ll discover how the cloud has been deeply integrated into your Office experience and how collaborating with colleagues has never been easier. This Microsoft Office 2013: Transition from Office 2007/2010 course will help you bridge the gap from the version you already know and love to the latest release of Microsoft’s flagship productivity suite.Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 1212/16, 8:30am-12:30pm, $125

Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics is the free, highly powerful web analytics solution from Google that gives website owners rich insights into their website’s traffic and marketing program effectiveness. Powerful, easy-to-use features enable Google Analytics users to see and analyze their website traffic data, including sources of traffic and how visitors interact with the website. This course will provide an overview of website perfor-mance metrics and how to set-up and use a Google Analytics account.Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1212/17, 9:00-11:30am, $109

Growing Your Business with Pay Per Click AdvertisingPay Per Click (PPC) search engine advertising programs such as Google AdWords have become the largest segment of the online advertis-ing industry but many business owners and marketers struggle with understanding how the various programs work, knowing which terms to advertise on and how much to bid, or finding the time to effectively manage their accounts. In this class, Rob Bunting, who has over thir-teen years of experience managing pay per click advertising accounts for dozens of companies and teaches Sinclair Workforce Development’s popular Web Marketing Certificate series and our Search Engine Opti-mization (SEO) class, will explain (in plain English) how PPC works and how to implement a PPC program that more than pays for itself. Rob is a Google AdWords Certified Partner and Bing Ads Accredited Profes-sional.Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1212/17, 1:30-4:30pm, $109

2014 Professional Development Opportunities

The Dayton Region’s #1 Workforce Development Program 2012 • 2013 • 2014

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Most of our offerings can be tailored or fully customized and delivered to your organization, either at one of our Sinclair Community College locations or at your facilities. Call us today at 937.252.9787 for more information or visit workforce.sinclair.edu

Building Effective Teams Rarely does an organization succeed in achieving its goals through the individual efforts of its people. Much of our time is spent working with others to accomplish these goals. Organizational success depends on how well we understand ourselves and those with whom we interact. People bring distinctive strengths and capabilities to the team. By un-derstanding these differences teams learn how to work smarter and more productively resulting in greater team effectiveness. The Birkman Method® provides a unique perspective on how people work together. Participants will receive an individual Birkman report that provides a common language to define individual differences in an objective non-judgmental way. This language “neutralizes” the assumptions and judgments that people often make about others, and opens realistic opportunities to strengthen communication, trust and collaboration. 12/18, 8:30am-12:30pm, $129 for class, $70 for optional 1 hour coaching session

Filling Your Leadership Toolbox: A Foundation Course for New ManagersThis three-day series has been designed specifically with valuable in-formation, skills and techniques for newer managers, supervisors, and employees seeking to advance into their first leadership role. Courseview Campus, 5386 Courseview Dr., Bldg. B, Mason Course will meet 3 Fridays, 01/09, 01/16, 01/30, 8:30am-4:00pm, $695

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification In this fast-paced, fun and hands-on workshop, participants will receive a broad understanding of the Six Sigma improvement methodology, concepts, and language, along with a complete toolbox of basic process improvement methods applied using a Six Sigma framework. The course is applicable to all levels of personnel interested in improving business processes who need familiarity with the overall method and basic process improvement tools. It follows the DMAIC principles of Six Sigma. The format of the class is interactive with application exercises throughout the course that allow the principles to be applied to the process improvement project.Upon completion, students will receive their Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification from Sinclair Workforce Devel-opment. Preble Manufacturing Building, 311 N. Cherry St, Eaton, OH 4532001/09-01/23, 8:00am-5:00pm, $875

Project Management Essentials This half-day class will focus on providing an overview of project man-agement terms and process at a general, high level. The class will be a combination of lecture and exercises to enhance the learning experi-ence. The topics will be aligned with best practices and include:• Why Project Management? • Project Management terms and definitions• Project Management process overviewSinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1201/14, 8:30am-12:30pm, $149

HR Certification Preparation Wanting to advance your career in Human Resources? Sinclair Work-force Development can help. Enroll today for our HR certification exam preparation courses (offered in both Dayton and Mason) and prepare for either the SHRM or HRCI exams (as they will no longer be affiliat-ed beginning January 2015). Sinclair Workforce Development takes a college course-like approach in preparing participants for the HR certification exams. Between classes participants are assigned reading, plus online work and practice exams, to help them become proficient in both the “grammar” and “rhetoric” of the HR profession. In other words, participants learn the accepted language and standards of the profession (the ‘grammar’) as well as how to apply that in practice (the ‘rhetoric’). So, you learn what’s important in the profession. Our classes meet for 4 hours every other Friday for a total of 8 sessions. McGohan Brabender, 3931 S. Dixie Dr Dayton, OH 45439 01/16-04/24, Class meets every other Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm, $750 *Also offered at our Courseview campus, 01/23-05/15, Class meets every other Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Fundamentals of SupervisionWithout training in what it really means to be a supervisor, good employees may fail in their new assignments simply because they don’t know how to get good performance from others. Participants in this class gain clarification on what the company expects from them as supervisors, what their employees expect from them, and how these priorities may conflict. They learn to anticipate difficult situations and plan ahead for how to deal with them. They learn what to do and what not to do as supervisors.01/16 – Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor 02/19 - Goals and Standards Setting for Success & Coaching for Good Performance 03/19 - Coaching Poor Performance and Difficult EmployeesSinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 129:00am-12:00pm, $319 for series, $129 for individual sessions

Web Marketing Certificate Series This 3-part Web Marketing Series for Non-Profits is an absolute MUST for Non-Profit Leaders and those in Development and Marketing, Organizations and Committed Board and Committee Members interested in improving your online presence and results from electronic marketing. For those used to working on a shoestring budget, there are many inexpensive ways to drive the results you want through using the internet to promote your mission. You just have to have a plan and execute! Instead of struggling to figure out web marketing yourself, join Rob Bunting, the Internet Marketing Czar of Cincinnati - Dayton, as he breaks online marketing down into three simple, yet effective steps. Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 129:00am-12:00pm, $225 for series, $89 for individual sessions (Early Bird price $199 for series if registered by 12/18)

The Dayton Region’s #1 Workforce Development Program 2012 • 2013 • 2014

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Most of our offerings can be tailored or fully customized and delivered to your organization, either at one of our Sinclair Community College locations or at your facilities. Call us today at 937.252.9787 for more information or visit workforce.sinclair.edu

Six Sigma Green Belt CertificateThis five-day course encompasses helping companies discover a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects. Students will learn DMAIC methodology and the importance of each phase, basic measures and how they can be used to quantify and improve business issues; utilize Minitab to perform statistical analysis, and more. Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1202/12-03/06, 8:00am-5:00pm, $1,950

Project Management Essentials This half-day class will focus on providing an overview of project man-agement terms and process at a general, high level. The class will be a combination of lecture and exercises to enhance the learning experi-ence. The topics will be aligned with best practices and include:Why Project Management? • Project Management terms and definitions• Project Management process overview• Roles and responsibilities Project Planning (team member level)• Determining tasks• Estimating• Dependencies• Tracking progress – who, what, when• Risk Management• Managing project scope changes• Project communication plans – who, what, when, how• Issue Management – when and how to escalate• Closing the projectCourseview Campus, 5386 Courseview Dr., Bldg. B, Mason 02/20, 8:30am-12:30pm, $149

The ABC’s of the Human Resource Function 02/27 – Establishing HR Systems & Processes 03/13 – Basic Employment Law Overview 03/27 – Job Descriptions and Classifications 04/10 – Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing04/24 – Hire Legally 05/08 – Effective Performance Review Systems Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1202/27-05/08, 8:30am-10:00am, $89 per session or $429 for the series

Peace Officer Refresher AcademyThis training is required for persons appointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and who have had a break in services of more than one year but less than four years. This two-day course meets the requirements described in Section 109: 2-1-12(D) of the Ohio Adminis-trative Code.Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1903/09-03/10, 8:00am-5:00pm, $175

Filling Your Leadership Toolbox: A Foundation Course for New ManagersThis three-day series has been designed specifically with valuable in-formation, skills and techniques for newer managers, supervisors, and employees seeking to advance into their first leadership role. Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 12 Course will meet 3 Wednesdays, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 8:30am-4:00pm, $695

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationThe Black Belt class will take you through the phases of Six Sigma: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. It will contain a blend of both Lean and Six Sigma tools. The class is “hands on” in format using class projects and data within the scope of the classroom setting. Certification is achieved by class attendance and application to a process improvement project. The instructor is available to support the projects through completion. It is our objective that students learn to do Six Sigma, not just learn about Six Sigma. Participants are required to have completed the Green Belt certification before signing up. Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1204/06-07/28, Meets for 11 sessions, 8:00am-5:00pm, $5,300

Coding for Post-Acute Care Professionals (ICD-10-CM)This workshop is designed for the post-acute care professional who is knowledgeable and experienced with ICD-9-CM and needs to understand the basic structure, guidelines and coding protocols of ICD-10-CM for diagnosis coding. The federal government has mandated that ICD-10-CM will replace ICD-9-CM for diagnosis coding in all types of healthcare services, effective October 1, 2014. ICD-10-CM is significantly different in structure, definitions, coding guidelines, and coding conventions. Healthcare professionals need to understand how to correctly code in ICD-10-CM in order to receive timely and correct reimbursement. Understanding the coding system structure will also allow the post-acute care organization to identify the clinical data that will be necessary in order to code correctly.Sinclair Community College Conference Center, Bldg. 1204/08-04/09, 9:00am-5:00pm, $625 (Early Bird Discount $570 if registered by 3/8)*Also offered May 12-13, 2015.

Six Sigma Green Belt CertificateThis five-day course encompasses helping companies discover a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects. Students will learn DMAIC methodology and the importance of each phase, basic measures and how they can be used to quantify and improve business issues; utilize Minitab to perform statistical analysis, and more. Preble Manufacturing Building, 311 N. Cherry St, Eaton, OH 4532004/10-05/08, 8:00am-5:00pm, $1,950

The Dayton Region’s #1 Workforce Development Program 2012 • 2013 • 2014

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Most of our offerings can be tailored or fully customized and delivered to your organization, either at one of our Sinclair Community College locations or at your facilities. Call us today at 937.252.9787 for more information or visit workforce.sinclair.edu

Fundamentals of SupervisionWithout training in what it really means to be a supervisor, good em-ployees may fail in their new assignments simply because they don’t know how to get good performance from others. Participants in this class gain clarification on what the company expects from them as supervisors, what their employees expect from them, and how these priorities may conflict. They learn to anticipate difficult situations and plan ahead for how to deal with them. They learn what to do and what not to do as supervisors.05/15 – Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor, 9am-noon 06/12 - Goals and Standards Setting for Success & Coaching for Good Performance, 9am-noon 07/10 - Coaching Poor Performance and Difficult Employees, 9am-noonCourseview Campus, 5386 Courseview Dr., Bldg. B, Mason9:00am-12:00pm, $319 for series, $129 for individual sessions

Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain ManagementSolidWorks Basics Course Learn how to utilize SolidWorks® mechanical design automation soft-ware to build parametric models of parts and assemblies. Participants will learn to draw sketches of solid models, apply geometric constraints and dimensions for profiling modeling, create part, assembly and sub-assembly models, and modify and edit 3D models and draw-ings. This hands-on course meets Mondays and Wednesdays. Courseview Campus, 5386 Courseview Dr., Mason01/05-03/09, 4:00pm-7:00pm, $1,150

Basics of Supply Chain Management (CPIM)The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in the Basics module. This module covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur. Knowledge of the material in this module is assumed as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM modules, which cover similar topics in much greater depth.Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 1201/20-03/17, Meets weekly for 10 sessions, 6:00-8:30pm, $650APICS Member: $550, (Early Bird Discount $550 if registered by 12/25)

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)The APICS CSCP exam consists of three important modules. The 2013 exam reflects critical changes in the marketplace and in the evolving roles and responsibilities of operations and supply chain managers. This class will help you prepare for the exam by covering each of these areas: APICS Supply Chain Management Fundamentals, Supply Chain Strategy, Design, and Compliance, and Implementation and Operations.Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 1201/21-04/08, Meets weekly for 12 sessions, 6:00-8:30pm, $1,600APICS Member: $1,500 (Early Bird Discount $1,500 if registered by 12/25)

Detailed Scheduling and Planning Acquire a working knowledge of inventory management, material and capacity scheduling and planning, supplier relationships, and the influ-ence of lean and Just-in-Time philosophies on these areas. The course explains capacity planning in detail, introduced other capacity planning techniques such as a processor-dominated scheduling in continuous flow processes, and reviews project management techniques.Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 1201/22-03/19, Meets weekly for 9 sessions, 6:00-8:30pm, $650APICS Member: $550 (Early Bird Discount: $550 if registered by 12/25)

Master Planning of Resources (CPIM)Examine the topics of demand management, sales and operations planning, and master scheduling in-depth in this module. Both supply and demand planning for mid- to long-term independent demand are discussed. Priority planning and capacity planning issues also are addressed.Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 1201/26-03/16, Meets weekly for 8 sessions, 6:00-8:30pm, $650APICS Member: $550 (Early Bird Discount: $550 if registered by 12/25) UASCOA Smart COA Smart: This course provides the background information needed to apply for the Certificate Of Authorization (COA) required to operate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System as a public entity and reviews the options currently available for private operators. Students will develop the materials to support an example COA application during the course.Online course, available starting 04/01/14, $650

UAS First ResponderUnmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are rapidly becoming ubiquitous, finding utility in military, commercial, and public sector applications. The rapid expansion of UAS is building on the existing infrastructure of aviation, air vehicle design, and an ever-expanding range of applications. UASs allow low cost and limited risk solutions for providing a variety of data sources supporting military, first responder, and a variety of commercial functions while enabling operations without risk of human life. The maturation of UASs have necessitated a significant transition of the national air traffic control system, air traffic control training, pilot training, air space operations, sensor packages, data collection methods, and data processing centers. For all these reasons, the creation and availability of quality UAS related courses and training is vital for the continued growth and safety of UAS operations in the United States. Online course with rolling enrollment09/01-12/31, $650

NEWSLETTER December 2014

International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC) at

Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business

The ITAC and SBDC team at Wright State University wishes you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the coming year. Thank you for your continued support and partnerships. We look forward to working with you in the years to come.

Joyeux Noël et bonne année, Frohe Weihnachte unn ein gudes neus Jahr, Buon Natale e

felice anno nuovo, メリークリスマス (merī kurisumasu), Beannachtaí na Nollag, and ¡Feliz

Navidad y próspero año nuevo!

Let us resolve to do our best in 2015 and continue to show the world the power of

peace through trade.

Small Business Exporter of the Year

Are you a small business exporter with an amazing export success story to tell? If

so, now is the time to be nominated for the Small Business Administration (SBA)

award. For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has recognized the

outstanding achievements of small businesses for their contributions in their local

communities, and to Ohio and the nation's economy.

Have you significantly increased export sales and profits? Have you mentored other small business and

encouraged them to export? How about increased employment due to export sales? Have you used an

innovative method to enter a new market? If so, let us know. You can also submit your nomination

at online nomination. Submission deadline is January 17, 2015. Winners will be announced during

National Small Business Week - May 12-16, 2014.

In addition to Small Business Exporter of the Year Award, you can also be considered for the following

awards. Visit here for additional information and award criteria. Other awards categories include:

Small Business Person of the Year Awards

Small Business Exporter of the Year

Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery

Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery

Federal Procurement Award- Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award

Federal Procurement Award- Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award

Federal Procurement Award- Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence

8(a) Graduate of the Year Award

Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award

Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service Award

Women's Business Center of Excellence Award

Contact the ITAC office at 937.775.3520 or [email protected] for additional information.

Ohio International Market Access Grant for Exporters The Ohio International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE), funded by the state of Ohio and the U.S. Small Business Administration, is designed to increase exports and create jobs. The IMAGE grant offers financial assistance for small business to promote their products and services in international markets. How does IMAGE work? IMAGE will reimburse companies up to $10,000 (50 percent reimbursement on qualifying expenditures up to $20,000) for activities associated with new international marketing initiatives. To be eligible, applicants must:

* Be in business for at least one year; * Be in good standing with all state of Ohio agencies; * Meet the requirements of the Small Business Size Regulations set forth by the SBA; * Operate a licensed business in Ohio to manufacture, assemble and/or distribute a product or provide an exportable service; and * Must be operating profitably, based on operation in the U.S. from the firm's most recently completed fiscal year.

What international marketing activities are eligible? Eligible international marketing activities eligible:

International trade show exhibition: booth space rental and construction, freight costs to ship booth and materials and trade show registration fees. (Travel expenses and domestic trade shows are not eligible) Approved trade missions listed on the IMAGE website: participant fees, market research and appointment setting fees, economy-class airfare in accordance with the Fly America Act and per-diem lodging. Travel expenses limited to two people. Individual Market Visit supported by state of Ohio In-country Support, U.S. Commercial Service Gold Key Service or Food Export Market Builder: economy-class airfare in accordance with the Fly America Act and per-diem lodging. Travel

expenses limited to two people. (Participation fee is not eligible, but must submit proof of activity.) International advertising: cost of production and placement of advertisements in magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards, direct mail, on TV, radio and international websites. (Printing costs are not eligible) Translation services: website and marketing material translations and localizations, label and packaging translations and technical manual translations.

Grant applications must be pre-approved prior to commencement of activities. To apply,.click here. For additional information, contact the ITAC at 937.775.3524.

5 STEPS TO EXPANDING YOUR SMALL

BUSINESS INTERNATIONALLY

December 10, 2014

9:00 - 11:00 am

The Hamilton Mill, Hamilton, OH

Is Exporting for You? Not sure? Is your company deciding whether to export? This workshop helps

you decide whether exporting is for you by focusing on the fundamentals, such as how to get

started and where to go for assistance. The session also provides an overview of the various

facets of exporting, while exploring the benefits, costs, rules, and risks of exporting.

Many small businesses are so busy running their day-to-day operations that they don't consider

their export potential. Often, companies think exporting is too burdensome, or do not know

where or how to begin. If that is you, this program is for you!

If you sell to Canada or any other foreign market, you could boost exports by expanding into new

global markets with an export plan or strategy. Learn the steps to take to increase sales and

global market share.

Workshop participants will learn how to determine export potential and readiness as part of the

five steps to expanding your business internationally.

The agenda includes the five steps to expand your business internationally:

1. Identifying Opportunities and Markets

2. Developing your Export Plan

EXPANDING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

INTERNATIONALLY

3. Leveraging the Web

4. Learning the Rules

5. Building a Resource Team

You may already be exporting without any market research via unsolicited orders from your

website. You can find more promising markets by conducting a systematic search and approach

markets objectively and strategically.

Presenters are Kathy Marshalek, ITAC Director and Earl Gregorich, SBDC Director.

REGISTER EARLY... TIME IS RUNNING OUT

To register or acquire additional information, contact 513.737.6543 or email

[email protected].

Ohio Export Internship Program

Looking for good help?

Companies Can Apply Now

DEADLINE: December 10th

The Ohio Development Services Agency is pleased to once again offer the Ohio Export Internship Program. This program is designed for companies that are looking to export for the first time or to add new global markets. Companies apply to participate in the program and once selected must provide the following:

Strategic commitment to grow an export market Compensation for internship position Managerial guidance for the intern Existing or planned export budget Participation in program evaluation

The companies will be matched with highly motivated students who have completed export-focused coursework. The training prepares the interns to hit the ground running. The interns are mentored by multiple trade professionals. C ompanies can request funding up to 50 percent reimbursement for the intern wages (up to $3600).

The interns work during the summer for the companies. Past projects included building export readiness, identifying and entering new markets, market-specific research and analysis, export compliance, streamlining export processes and procedures, and much more. The 2015 Ohio Export Internship Program application now being accepted. Click here to start the process. For additional information contact Tim Sword at 614,728.3120 or by email at [email protected].

Contact the ITAC if need additional information or have questions. Telephone: 937.775.3524 Email:

[email protected]

UPCOMING Trade Missions

The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) promotes export-focused trade

missions for the purpose of growing Ohio exports and creating jobs.

Participating in a trade mission provides companies with an opportunity to travel overseas to meet with

prospective international business partners face-to-face, greatly enhancing the potential for business

success. Trade mission services typically include: business matchmaking, customized market research, in-

country business briefings, networking opportunities, in-country support and follow-up assistance.

Trade Mission to Mexico: March 1-6, 2015

The Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) in partnership with the ODSA is leading a multi-sector

Trade Mission to Mexico. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from the

Great Lakes region to export products and services. Registration deadline: January 5, 2015

Trade Mission to Kenya and Tanzania: May 11-16, 2015

The CGLG in partnership with the ODSA is leading a multi-sector Trade Mission to Kenya and Tanzania.

The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes region to

export products and services.

Contact the ITAC at 937.775.3524 to see how the IMAGE grant (see article above) can be used to

financially support your trade mission.

The International Trade Assistance Center of Ohio (ITAC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The ITAC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For arrangements, call the WSU ITAC at 937-775-3524.