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Business After Hours: Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

1/21/2020

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Join us for Business After Hours! Come to Business After Hours at Fairfield Elks Lodge on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 from 4pm to 7pm. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192 is located at 51-1/2 S. Main Street in Fairfield (west side of the square).

Please click here for more information on the Fairfield Elks Lodge!


The Chamber Business After Hours is a free, monthly networking event open to Chamber Members, their guests and the general public. If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or by email at Info@FairfieldIowa.com.
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The DMAIC Way Green Belt: Creativity and Innovation through Problem Solving

1/13/2020

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Course Info:
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Jan 13/14 & Feb 10/11, 2020*
8 am – 4 pm
$1,895/person
IHCC Jefferson County Center
112 S. Court
Fairfield, IA 52556
*Must attend both session dates

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Brought to you by:

Iowa Quality Center - Partnering for Performance Excellence
Indian Hills Community College
Creative Solutions


Course Overview
This training is a developed methodology where people become improvement focused to support the organization to become more efficient, effective and productive.  This facilitated method integrates Lean and Six Sigma, giving people through-out the organization the skills they need to find the most practical and sustainable way to improve the way every-day work is done. The process builds a culture of quality and continuous improvement.  


How is this unique?
During the sessions individuals will learn the 5-phase process of The DMAIC Way™ while working through an improvement project for their organization. This is a learn-by-doing type of course that includes coaching after the class to support the individual through the project to obtain certification.  


Who should attend?
Anyone interested in leading improvement teams, getting green belt certification, or getting the foundation for Black Belt.


Outline & Exercises
Day 1 & 2
  • Introductions and Expectations
  • Systems Thinking
  • Lean & DMAIC Overview
  • Assessing the current state
  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Facilitation Techniques
Day 3 & 4
  • Facilitation Techniques
  • Team Leadership & Management
  • Analyzing Data & Root Causes
  • Skills Application
  • Standardizing Improvement
  • Presentation & Feedback

Example Tools & Skills
  • Pareto Diagram
  • Problem Statement
  • Process Mapping
  • 5-Why
  • Check Sheet
  • Affinity Diagram
  • 8-types of Waste
  • SIPOC
  • Control Charts & Capability Analysis
  • FMEA
  • Attributes of a High Performing Team
  • DPMO
  • CTQ & Customer Matrix
  • Value Stream Mapping

After this session, participants will be able to:
  • Understand foundational models like systems thinking, variation, Lean
  • Demonstrate selection and application of basic and intermediate improvement tools.
  • Explain how to use data to determine root cause of a problem.
  • Lead and manage a project and team to complete a storyboard of a project.


To Register:  Contact Indian Hills Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions at
641-683-5249 or cews@indianhills.edu


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Long Term Industry/Occupation Forecast Questionnaire

1/10/2020

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Questionnaire for Labor Market Information Division, Iowa Workforce Development

Dear Employers,

We would like to know if you have any planned expansions or cut backs over the next few years. The information will assist us with accurately estimating the industry and occupational changes in your area and throughout the region. Every two years the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) requires the Labor Market Information (LMI) Division at Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) to complete and deliver industry and occupational projections for the State of Iowa and Iowa Workforce Development Regions.

This year, the LMI Division is creating Long-Term Industry and Occupational Forecasts for 2018-2028 and would appreciate your input. Please take the time to complete this important yet brief questionnaire that takes less than 3 minutes to complete. The questionnaire can be found by clicking here or cut and paste this link into your web browser, https://bit.ly/2s4ZWaf.

If you have any questions or issues completing the questionnaire, please contact Samuel Busch with IowaWORKS. We thank you in advance for taking your valuable time to complete this brief but very important questionnaire. 

Questions about the Labor Market Information Division? Click here!

For further information please contact the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce at 641-472-2111. 
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      • Bike Fairfield
      • Blast Off Golf Tournament
      • Business After Hours / Member Mixer
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      • Career Connections
      • Fiesta Days
      • Holiday Lighting Dedication
      • Leadership Fairfield
      • Legislative Forum
      • Manufacturers Appreciation Luncheon
      • Member Appreciation Reception
      • Teacher Appreciation Day
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