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SUMMARY:Robots Simplified
DESCRIPTION:Robotics solve a variety of manufacturing challenges – work force\, safety issues\, quality\, production demands and more. \n  \nYou are invited to attend this Virginia Based manufacturing solutions event where you\nwill learn how simple it is to start your journey into robotics. You will get hands on\nwith cobots and industrial robots and get served a drink from a friendly cobot! \n  \n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Reception\n\nHands on with Industrial and Collaborative robots\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the solution providers\n\n\n\n1:00-2:30 Presentations- Robotics\, Simplified\n\n Womack – Introduction\n Yaskawa – Robotic solutions\n On Robot – End of Arm Tooling solutions\n GENEDGE – How to get your journey started\n ABCO Automation – Custom Solutions made easy\n DSI – Yaskawa Robot Solution Provider\n WPHEC – Ongoing training and additional learning\nopportunities\n\n\n2:30 pm -5:00 pm: Open Social\n• Food\, Drinks\, and Interactions with the Demos\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/robots-simplified/
LOCATION:New College Institute (NCI)\, 191 Fayette Street\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Six Course Leadership Training Series - Martinsville - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Drive results with stronger frontline leaders\nJoin GENEDGE for a six-course leadership training series designed specifically for the manufacturing sector. This practical series helps current and emerging leaders strengthen the skills they need to communicate effectively\, coach employees\, set clear expectations\, manage performance\, build trust\, and resolve workplace conflict. \nWhether you are a mid-level manager\, frontline supervisor\, team lead\, or an employee preparing for a supervisory role\, this series is designed to help you lead with greater confidence and clarity. \nWhat You Will Gain\nParticipants will build practical leadership skills in: \n\nCommunication and effective workplace conversations\nCoaching employees and moving people forward\nSetting goals and reviewing results\nAddressing poor performance\nBuilding and sustaining trust\nResolving workplace conflict\nStrengthening team engagement and accountability\nApplying leadership skills to real manufacturing workplace challenges\n\nThis series is beneficial for professionals seeking to become stronger leaders\, improve team performance\, support employee retention\, and contribute to a stronger workplace culture. \nCourse Schedule\nClasses will be held on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. \n\nSeptember 8 – Communications: Connect Through Conversations\nSeptember 22 – Coaching: Moving People Forward\nOctober 6 – Setting Goals and Reviewing Results\nOctober 20 – Addressing Poor Performance\nNovember 4 – Building and Sustaining Trust\nNovember 17 – Resolving Workplace Conflict\n\nWhy This Matters\n“Manufacturing continues to be a cornerstone of our regional economy\, and developing strong leaders is critical to sustaining growth and competitiveness\,” said Brenell Thomas\, President of the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Chamber’s Partnership for Economic Growth (C-PEG). “This leadership series gives current and emerging supervisors the tools they need to lead with confidence\, improve workforce engagement\, and strengthen organizational performance. We are excited to partner with GENEDGE to bring this opportunity to manufacturers across Martinsville-Henry County.” \nThe course equips current and emerging leaders with practical\, behavior-based skills in communication\, coaching\, goal setting\, performance management\, trust-building\, and conflict resolution. Each four-hour session combines instruction\, skills practice\, group discussion\, and real-world application. \nBert Eades\, Business Development Director at GENEDGE\, emphasized the long-term value of leadership development: “When organizations invest in developing leaders\, they see measurable impacts in employee engagement\, retention\, and productivity. This course is structured to give supervisors and managers the tools they need to lead with confidence and clarity.” \nRegional education partners are also key to the program’s success. \n“Strong organizations are built by strong leaders\,” said Joe Sumner\, Executive Director of the West Piedmont Higher Education Center. “This leadership series equips current and emerging supervisors with the skills needed to lead confidently\, develop their teams\, and drive organizational success. The West Piedmont Higher Education Center is proud to partner with GENEDGE and regional employers to invest in the leadership capacity that will help our workforce and businesses thrive.” \nThis course is ideal for:\n\nMid-level managers: Professionals already in leadership roles who want to strengthen and refine their skills.\nFrontline supervisors: Leaders responsible for day-to-day operations\, employee direction\, and immediate decision-making.\nAspiring supervisors: Employees preparing to move into formal leadership or supervisory roles.\n\nClasses are capped at 20 participants for this session. \nCost for all six classes is $1\,500 per person. \nFor more information or questions about the Leadership training\, please contact: \nBert Eades\n(276) 734-6291\nbert.eades@genedge.org \nTo register via Eventbrite\, click HERE
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/six-course-leadership-training-series-martinsville-fall-2026/
LOCATION:New College Institute (NCI)\, 191 Fayette Street\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism\, GENEDGE is pleased to announce the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course. \nDuring this two-day program\, participants will explore: \n\nLean principles and the elimination of non-value-added activity\nThe Eight Wastes and process efficiency concepts\nSix Sigma principles and the reduction of process variation\nThe DMAIC problem-solving framework\nIntegration of Lean and Six Sigma methods\nRoot cause analysis techniques\nProcess mapping and workflow visualization\nData-driven decision-making fundamentals\nPractical tools for identifying and reducing waste\, delays\, defects\, and inefficiencies\n\nThis workshop goes beyond classroom instruction. Participants will take part in a dynamic Lean simulation that demonstrates how process improvement tools can affect quality\, productivity\, throughput\, customer satisfaction\, and cost. \nThrough multiple rounds of team-based activity\, participants will see how changes to workflow\, communication\, process design\, and problem solving can produce measurable improvements. The simulation helps connect Lean Six Sigma concepts directly to real workplace challenges. \nUpon completion of the training\, participants will be able to recognize waste\, variation\, and process inefficiencies within their organizations; explain the foundational principles of Lean and Six Sigma; and identify opportunities to improve quality\, delivery\, customer service\, safety\, and overall workplace performance. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion. \nRegister Here
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt/
LOCATION:The Institute for Advanced Learning & Research\, 230 Slayton Ave\, Danville\, VA\, 24540
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism":MAILTO:kelvin.perry@discoverdanville.com
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SUMMARY:The State of Manufacturing: A Southern Virginia Perspective #MFD26
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating Southern Virginia’s manufacturing past\, present\, and future with industry leaders\, innovators\, and educators. \n\n\n\n\nThis premier Manufacturing Month event will bring together more than 200 manufacturers\, business leaders\, educators\, economic development professionals\, elected officials\, and community stakeholders to celebrate Southern Virginia’s manufacturing heritage while exploring the present and future of industry in our region. A special highlight of the event will be the Inaugural Hall of Fame recognition of manufacturers that have operated in Southern Virginia for 100 years or more\, honoring their contributions to our economy\, workforce\, and community growth.Join us as we celebrate the past\, showcase the present\, and discuss the future of manufacturing in Southern Virginia. \n#MFD26 \n\nRegister for the Event
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/the-state-of-manufacturing-a-southern-virginia-perspective-mfd26/
LOCATION:New College Institute (NCI)\, 191 Fayette Street\, Martinsville\, VA\, 24112\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House - Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open houses include a center tour\, live demonstrations\, and time for questions with SCA staff. \nThe Cobotic Alliance Center is a regional hub dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in Hampton Roads adopt and integrate cobotic welding. The Center provides hands-on demonstrations\, training\, and real-world evaluation of cobotic systems to reduce risk and accelerate learning. Through the HAMMER Program—Hampton Roads Advanced Manufacturing Modernization with Emerging Robotics—we offer structured workforce development\, technical guidance\, and support packages designed to meet companies wherever they are in their cobotic journey. \n \nThe HAMMER Program is an initiative designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers explore\, train\, and integrate cobotic welding technologies. HAMMER provides companies with guided access to hands-on demonstrations\, workforce upskilling\, part and process evaluations\, and practical integration support. The program meets manufacturers at their current level of readiness\, helping them understand where cobots fit\, what benefits they can expect\, and how to adopt the technology with confidence and reduced risk. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND HERE
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/cobotic-alliance-center-hammer-open-house-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Cobotic Alliance Center – SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing)\, 1344 Ballentine Blvd\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23504\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Cobotic Welding for Leaders (Half-Day Course) - Nov 2026
DESCRIPTION:Half-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos\, ROI discussion\, and guidance from interest to adoption. \n   \nOverview\nThis half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed\, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training\, the session provides a structured\, practical overview of how cobotic welding can fit into your operation\, what problems it can solve\, and when it does not make sense. \nParticipants will engage directly with cobotic welding systems\, discuss real-world cost and ROI considerations\, and gain clarity on how to move from interest to a disciplined adoption plan. \nWhat You’ll Learn and Experience \n\nHands-on interaction with cobotic welding systems in a live training environment\nPractical discussion of benefits\, limitations\, costs\, and ROI drivers\nOperational considerations including workforce impact\, throughput\, and quality\nCommon pitfalls and misconceptions around cobotic welding adoption\nGuidance on moving from initial interest to evaluation\, piloting\, and implementation\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis course is intended for: \n\nOwners\, executives\, and senior leaders\nOperations and manufacturing managers\nEngineering and production decision-makers\nAnyone responsible for capital investment or technology strategy\n\nNo prior robotics or welding automation experience is required. \nProgram Context\nThis course is offered as part of the HAMMER Program (Hampton Roads Advanced Manufacturing Modernization with Emerging Robotics) and is delivered at the Cobotic Alliance Center—providing manufacturers with low-risk exposure\, education\, and guidance around collaborative robotic welding. \nCost \n\n$250 per seat (grant-subsidized)\n$1\,000 standard cost\n\nSeats are limited to ensure meaningful interaction with equipment and instructors. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/cobotic-welding-for-leaders-half-day-course-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Cobotic Alliance Center – SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing)\, 1344 Ballentine Blvd\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23504\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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