| NALI - National Aerospace Leadership Initiative |
| NALI is a partnership between U.S. industry, academia and government teams, led by consortium companies from Connecticut, Ohio and Pennsylvania - regions whose industrial capabilities are central to the aerospace industry. |
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| LEI - Lean Enterprise Institute |
| A nonprofit education and research organization founded in 1997 to promote and advance the principles of lean thinking in every aspect of business and across a wide range of industries. |
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| SME - Lean Directions: eNewsletter |
| Lean Directions is the e-newsletter of lean manufacturing. With five highly focused articles, each monthly issue brings you case examples, principles and news about using lean techniques. |
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| Super Factory |
| Superfactory is dedicated to spreading manufacturing and enterprise excellence information with an aim to improve manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness worldwide. |
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| Manufacturers Mart |
| Look to Manufacturers' Mart for the products and services that help solve the problems you're faced with daily in plants and factories. |
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| Manufacturer |
| Promoting best practices in manufacturing. |
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| ABI EC - Alcohol Beverage Industry Electronic Commerce Council |
| ABI EC provides a forum for Alcohol Beverage Industry members to work together to further the use of electronic commerce. |
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| DISCUS - The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc. |
| National trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States. |
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| NABCA - The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association |
| NABCA serves as the liaison for the control jurisdictions to the federal government and serves its members as an information clearinghouse.. |
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| ASTD - Connecticut Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development |
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| Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals |
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| ASUG - Americas' SAP Users' Group |
| An independent, not-for-profit organization of SAP customer companies and eligible third-party vendors that provides education, networking opportunities and the most valued voice for SAP influence. |
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| GS1 US - Where Standards Get Down to Business |
| GS1 US, a not-for-profit standards organization, is one of the most respected leaders in global commerce. GS1 US administers the Universal Product Code (U.P.C.) and develops worldwide standards for identification codes, data carriers, and electronic commerce. |
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| IMA - Institute of Management Accountants |
| An association dedicated to the educating, certifying, and training management accountants and corporate financial managers. |
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| IMA - Northeast Regional Council |
| Serving New England States and Upper State New York. |
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| ACM - Aerospace Component Manufacturers |
| ACM is a network of independent Connecticut-based aerospace companies; a non-profit partnership that is part of Connecticut’s Industry Cluster Initiative. |
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| ADI - Aerospace & Defense Initiative |
| The State of Connecticut, through the Department of Economic and Community Development, has made available $2,000,000 to assist companies in the introduction or continuation of lean manufacturing techniques within their organizations. Companies can receive 50% reimbursement of the cost for an external service provider OR $5,000 per lean project conducted by an internal expert. |
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| CCAT - Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. |
| The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) works in partnership with industry, government, and academia to strengthen technology-led economic competitiveness. |
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| SBIR - Small Business Innovation Research |
| The CT SBIR Office helps high tech small businesses and entrepreneurs compete for and win federal SBIR/STTR awards. We facilitate commercialization by collaborating with industry, government and academia. |
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| PRIME Audit Program (Process Reengineering for Increased Manufacturing Efficiency) |
| Provides an initial, no-cost, facility walk-through assessment with a comprehensive productivity audit, and, if necessary, a Focused Study will be conducted. |
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| ASQ - Hartford, CT Section 103 of the American Society for Quality |
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| ASQ - New Haven, CT of the American Society for Quality |
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| NHMA - The Manufacturers Association of New Haven County, Inc. |
| Providing a forum where area manufacturers can get together in the spirit of information exchange and cooperation. |
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| ASQ - New Haven, CT of the American Society for Quality |
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| SME - Hartford, CT Chapter 107 - Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in Michigan, the Society has members in more than 70 countries and represents manufacturing practitioners across all industries. The Hartford Chapter is just one of it’s local chapters located around the world. |
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| UCONN Family Business Program |
| Storrs CT is not just the backetball capitol of the world! The UCONN Family Business Program is also located there and offers a distinctive opportunity to learn about the unique challenges of family firms from professionals and peers. |
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| CBIA - The Connecticut Business & Industry Association |
| Professional service organization recognized as the most effective advocate for business in the state. |
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| IHI - Institute for Healthcare Improvement |
| The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization helping to lead the improvement of health care throughout the world. |
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| Lean Healthcare West |
| Lean Healthcare West offers education in and implementation of Lean principles in hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities, other health care facilities, physician office practices, community health care programs, and health care insurance companies. |
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| The Metal Manufacturers' Education and Training Alliance (METAL) |
| The Metal Manufacturers' Education and Training Alliance (METAL) is a not-for-profit corporation that seeks to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Connecticut's metal manufacturers. |
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| Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut |
| MAC is dedicated to serving Connecticut's manufacturing community. |
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| Smaller Manufactures Association of Connecticut, Inc. |
| Founded in 1949, the Smaller Manufactures Association of Connecticut, Inc. serves to promote the cause of small manufacturing firms in all facets of their business organizations. In today's economy, the SMA provides resources to help. |
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| Supply Chain Digest |
| Supply Chain Digest is a weekly, on-line newsletter on supply chain management and logistics. |
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| Toastmasters International |
| Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace. Toastmasters provides an option that is held in high regard in business circles. This organization has been around for more than 84 years and offers a proven – and enjoyable – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. |
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| West Hartford Toastmasters |
| Toastmasters International provides a professionally prepared educational program that will improve each member's ability to speak and lead. Meetings are conducted by the members themselves in a friendly and supportive atmosphere that encourages self-improvement. The best way to learn is by doing, and that's how and why Toastmasters works. |
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| Hartford Business Journal |
| Greater Hartford's Business Weekly |
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| Hartford Magazine |
| Greater Hartford’s premier lifestyle magazine. |
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| CT Business Magazine |
| CT Business Magazine is the only statewide full color Connecticut business publication, reporting on the people, issues and events that shape the state's economy. |
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| Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut |
| An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). |
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| The Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management |
| Affiliated with the Institute for Supply Management |
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| Connecticut Technology Council |
| The catalyst for innovation and growth. |
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| So. New England Chapter - Project Management Institute |
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| Connecticut Shared Work Program |
| Shared work is a voluntary program providing an alternative to layoffs for employers faced with a temporary decline in business. |
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| The Connecticut Forum |
| MISSION: To encourage the free and active exchange of ideas in Forums which inform, challenge, entertain, inspire and build bridges among all people and organizations in our community. |
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| West Hartford Chamber of Commerce |
| The goal of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce is to encourage the development of business and enhance the quality of life in our community. We have been living that concept since 1908. |
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| The State of Connecticut General Assembly |
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| State Government USA |
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| US Federal Government |
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