UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
January 27, 2023
Lunch and Learn: Intro to Lean (5775E)
Webinar: How to get Started in Lean with Immediate Effect with NVIE partner ETA Consulting
Location: Online
Date and Time: Friday, January 27, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Registration Fee: Free.
How to get Started in Lean with Immediate Effect with NVIE partner ETA Consulting
Every Organization can benefit from Lean, but most find it hard to know where to start, what is involved and what resources are required. If this describes you, this presentation will answer your questions.
The presentation is targeted to decision-makers who are interested in Lean problem-solving or Lean culture-change. This presentation will address typical Lean client needs, four ways to start on Lean (including one complimentary option for the attendees), and how to find a problem to solve via Lean.
In addition, the presentation will summarize the key characteristics of the Lean approach and detail an actual client case.
Presenter: Rishi Malhotra, ETA Consulting
For more information please contact your local NVIE Manufacturing Business Advisor.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
R&D Tax Credit Webinar Via Zoom (5773E)
Do your business activities qualify for the Research and Development tax credit?

Location: Webinar conducted via Zoom. Registration link sent with registration confirmation.
Date and Time: Tue, February 7, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Registration Fee: Free
Description:
The Research and Development tax credit is often an overlooked benefit for businesses. Some businesses are just not aware of the tax credit. Others have common misconceptions about who can qualify.
Manufacturers often make large investments in new products, processes & packaging. They are often unaware that these efforts, and others, can yield a significant R&D tax credit.
Benefits of R&D Tax Credits:
- Increase Cash Flow and ROI
- Lowers tax liability below AMT
- Startups can use credit to offset FICA (payroll taxes)
Who Should Attend:
- Business Owners
- Business Executives
- Financial Professionals
- Accounting Managers/Controllers
- Accounts Directors
- CPAs, Bookkeepers
Speaker: Tony Hnyp, RnD Consulting
Tony manages the Western region for RnD Consultants, a national firm that creates company-specific methodologies to quantify the broad scope of activities associated with product/software creation and process improvement.
RnD Consulting serves public, middle market, as well as start-up companies throughout the country. Their performance-based business model is noninvasive and non-disruptive to their clients' cash flow.
NVIE North & South Teams:
Rhea Gustafson rgustafson@nvie.nevada.edu 775-682-6440
Mary Arbutina marabutina@nvie.nevada.edu 702-592-4569

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
February 21-23, 2023
PCQI Certification Workshop - Las Vegas (5760E)

Location: UNLV - Center for Academic Enrichment & Outreach 1455 E. Tropicana Suite 650 Las Vegas, NV 89119
COVID Protocol: We will be following current state & university COVID19 protocol; masks are not required at this time. However, masks and sanitation supplies are available.
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 21-23, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM PDT Promptly
Registration Fee: $599-$649 per person.
Group Discounts Available: Many companies have seen the benefits of sending multiple personnel from all levels and positions for food safety team training.
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification : Take the important steps to assure compliance.
Fulfills requirement for FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires processors to have a trained resource person or “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI) who has completed a specialized training course such as the one developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) that is recognized by the FDA. This person will oversee the preparation and implementation of the food safety plan and other key tasks. (See 21CFR117.180 (c) (1))
UNLV - Center for Academic Enrichment & Outreach, Las Vegas 2 & 1/2 day program, February 21-23, 2023
Tuesday - Thursday: Feb. 21 & 22 (8am-5pm) and Feb. 23 (8am-1pm)
Find out how: Register your whole team today.
For more information please contact your NVIE Business Advisor.
Instructor:
Questions or for further program details and information please contact:
Martin Potnick, NVIE Project Manager 775-339-1175 mpotnick@nvie.nevada.edu or
Steven ZumMallen 702-895-4422 stevenzummallen@nvie.nevada.edu

Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 8:00 AM - Thursday, March 16, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT
PCQI Certification Workshop - Reno (5784E)
PCQI Certification : FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food

Location: UNR Redfield Center 18600 Wedge Parkway, Bldg. A Room TBA Reno, NV 89511
COVID Protocol: We will be following current state & university COVID19 protocol; masks are not required at this time. However, masks and sanitation supplies are available.
Date and Time: Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 8:00 AM – Thu, Mar 16, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT
Registration Fee: $599-$649 per person.
Refund Policy: Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Description:
Take the important steps to assure compliance
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification
Fulfills requirement for FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human Food
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires processors to have a trained resource person or “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI) who has completed a specialized training course such as the one developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) that is recognized by the FDA. This person will oversee the preparation and implementation of the food safety plan and other key tasks. (See 21CFR117.180 (c) (1))
UNR Redfield Center: 2 & 1/2 day program, March 14-16, 2023
Tuesday - Thursday: March 14th & 15th (8am-5pm) and March 16th (8am-1pm)
Group Discounts Available: Many companies have seen the benefits of sending multiple personnel from all levels and positions for food safety team training.
Questions or for further program details and information please contact:
Martin Potnick, NVIE Project Manager 775-339-1175 mpotnick@nvie.nevada.edu or
Steven ZumMallen 702-895-4422 stevenzummallen@nvie.nevada.edu


Manufacturing Technician (MT1) Express Online Certification Prep
Start interviewing with manufacturing companies throughout Nevada with immediate job openings in the second part of your training!
Retrain for a high-demand position with manufacturing companies throughout Nevada as you gain foundational knowledge of the skills needed in advanced manufacturing, including math and measurement, quality and Lean concepts, and an introduction to manufacturing processes. Problem solving strategies are developed while learning about simple machines and industrial systems through practice with computer and web-based tools.
Manufacturing Technician (MT1) Express Online Certification Prep
