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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:Front Line to Production Line — First Annual Manufacturing Hiring & Credentialing Expo
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nThe best way to honor a veteran is to hire one. Veterans honored on stage\, then hired on the floor. Free. Open to everyone. Roanoke\, 04 NOV.\n  \nRegister Here \n\n\n\nDESCRIPTION: \nVirginia Western and GENEDGE honor Virginia veterans on stage\, then connect veterans and job seekers with manufacturers hiring now — Front Line to Production Line\, 04 NOV\, Roanoke. Free\, open to everyone.Virginia Western Community College and GENEDGE host the first annual Front Line to Production Line Manufacturing Honoring & Hiring Expo. One day\, two parts: in the morning\, Virginia manufacturers publicly honor their veteran employees on stage; in the afternoon\, those manufacturers open no-cost hiring tables for every veteran and job seeker in the region. The best way to honor a veteran is to hire one. \nWho: Presented by Virginia Western Community College and GENEDGE\, with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. For veterans\, their families\, job seekers\, and Virginia manufacturers. Open to everyone. \nWhat: HONOR (10:00 AM–12:00 PM\, Whitman Theatre): manufacturers honor their veteran employees on stage; all nominated veterans recognized; families and the community invited; military guest speaker and patriotic music. LUNCH (12:00–1:00 PM): available on site. HIRE (1:00–4:00 PM\, Fralin Center\, 2nd floor): manufacturing job fair and workforce resources — manufacturers hiring now\, credentialing and upskilling opportunities\, veterans services\, advanced manufacturing technology and robotics. \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026 · Honor ceremony 10 AM–noon · Lunch 12–1 PM · Job fair 1–4 PM. \nWhere: Virginia Western Community College\, 3094 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24015. Ceremony: Whitman Theatre (M106)\, Business Science Building. Job fair: Rooms HP208–HP210\, Fralin Center\, 2nd floor. Free parking. \nWhy: To honor those who served\, in public\, and to put them in front of employers hiring the same afternoon — with credentialing and training pathways so veterans leave with contacts and a route to a recognized credential. \nHow to take part \nMANUFACTURERS AND HIRERS — two ways to participate\, no cost: \n1.       HONOR — nominate a veteran employee for public recognition on stage. Featured on-stage recognition is limited; all nominated veterans are recognized. \n2.       HIRE — recruit at a no-cost hiring table on the job-fair floor. Bring openings\, applications\, and someone who can interview. \n  \nFirst\, register your attendance here (one ticket per attending representative). Then email Andre B. Corbin at acorbin@genedge.org or call 423-530-9581 to confirm your table and submit your veteran nomination. Nominations and table requests close October 24. \nVETERANS AND JOB SEEKERS — free entry\, please register: \nRegister here so we can plan seating and lunch. Bring copies of your résumé. Meet employers who are hiring\, explore training and credentialing\, and access veterans services and workforce partners. \nQuestions: Andre B. Corbin · acorbin@genedge.org · 423-530-9581 \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/front-line-to-production-line-manufacturing-expo/
LOCATION:Virginia Western Community College\, 3091 Colonial Ave\, Roanioke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
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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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SUMMARY:Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House - Nov 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T080000
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SUMMARY:Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You
DESCRIPTION:  \nSummary: \nLearn practical ways manufacturers are reducing waste\, improving efficiency\, and increasing margins without\nmajor investments. Manufacturers are under pressure to improve margins while managing workforce shortages\,\nrising operating costs\, and aging equipment. Many companies believe operational improvement requires major\ncapital spending when significant savings opportunities already exist within their current operations. \nRegister Here \n  \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to identify operational waste and inefficiencies already affecting margins\nHow monitoring tools connect to existing equipment and operations\nHow operational information can be used to support decision-making\nHow practical improvements support better uptime\, throughput\, and efficiency\nHow to prioritize operational improvements and evaluate return on investment\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nPlant & Operations Managers:\n\nlearn how to improve efficiency and reduce costs using current equipment.\n\n\nEngineers & Technical Staff:\n\nunderstand how monitoring systems support continuous improvement.\n\n\nBusiness Owners & Executives:\n\nevaluate practical operational improvement opportunities without large capital expenditures.\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/digitizing-legacy-machines-making-your-manufacturing-data-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center\, 1 Partnership Cir\, Abingdon\, Virginia\, 24210
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Emerging Tech Confrence
DESCRIPTION:ETC 2026 is the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s premier stage for the work happening at the growing edge of technology and life sciences. Each November\, RBTC convenes the founders\, researchers\, investors and leaders shaping what comes next across AI\, healthcare innovation\, advanced manufacturing\, energy\, ag\, infrastructure and venture. \nCome find the people\, ideas and solutions that move your work forward. \n  \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/emerging-tech-confrence/
LOCATION:Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center\, 110 Shenandoah Ave\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T080000
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SUMMARY:Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nExplore practical strategies for improving plant performance\, strengthening operations\, and reducing\noperational disruptions. Manufacturers today face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while protecting\noperations from downtime\, disruptions\, cybersecurity risks\, and operational waste. Many organizations struggle to\nbalance continuous improvement efforts with day-to-day production demands. \nRegister Here \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to identify operational inefficiencies and process improvement opportunities\nHow operational systems and monitoring tools support continuous improvement\nHow operational information can be used to strengthen decision-making\nHow cybersecurity and operational discipline support plant reliability\nHow to prioritize improvement opportunities and build an operational roadmap\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nPlant & Operations Managers:\n\nlearn how to improve operational reliability and strengthen plant performance.\n\n\nEngineers & Technical Staff:\n\nunderstand how operational tools and cybersecurity practices support modern manufacturing operations.\n\n\nBusiness Owners & Executives:\n\nevaluate opportunities to improve operational performance while reducing business and operational risks.\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/digitizing-legacy-machines-making-your-manufacturing-data-work-for-you-2/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Ave\, Danville\, VA\, 24540\, United States
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