January 2022 Welcome to 2022!  Please take a moment to review and register for the upcoming virtual and in-person events hosted or sponsored by Impact Washington and our industry partners.  Impact Washington Events _________________________________ Cybersecurity Forum  This program is supported by Impact Impact in partnership with Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC).  There is no fee to attend. The content in the forum is for management and technical staff members working toward cybersecurity compliance with the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and security of your data in general. This event is open to all manufacturers not just those seeking CMMC compliance. Cybersecurity Forum | The First Steps to Cybersecurity February 3rd | 9:00-10:30 | Virtual Meeting Learn More and Register Here _________________________________   Food Training And FSMA Courses Courses offered by Impact Washington and led by Craig H. Doan (Cert # e9c745a4)  Impact Washington's, Chief Food Scientist. Craig is a lead instructor trained with the FSPCA and holds the FSPCA “Certificate of Training.”  FSPCA – Preventive Controls for Human Food Controls (PCQI) February 22nd and 23rd | Seattle, Washington Learn More and Register Here FSPCA – Preventive Controls for Animal Controls (PCQI) March 30th and 31st |  Kennewick, Washington Learn More and Register Here _________________________________ Industry Events _________________________________ Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center Brown Bag Innovation Lunches Select innovators are invited to meet at the MAC for a small group lunch with Navy Tech Bridge and National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) staff. Discussion help innovators identify and capitalize on opportunities to supply defense and security customers during this informal meeting. Ongoing Lunches | 11:30 am -1:00 pm PST | at the MAC Learn More and Register Here   Whale Challenge February 1st | 10:00 am -11:30 am PST | Virtual/Hybrid Meeting Learn More and Register Here _________________________________ pH Wastewater Management for Food Processors Join Impact Washington's Food and Beverage advisors at this two-part webinar series hosted by the Washington State Department of Ecology where food processors can learn how to control the pH in their wastewater. Participants will learn to analyze the various food processing wastewater streams and make simple adjustments to the pH on-site. Part 1: February 8th |  10:00 - 12:00  PST | Virtual Event Part 2: February 10th  | 10:00 - 12:00  PST | Virtual Event Learn More and Register Here _________________________________ PNAA Advance/2022 | Lynnwood, Washington Impact Washington will once again be co-presenting the informative SME Track Hundreds of decision-makers and strategists from the world's most influential aerospace companies attend PNAA's Annual Conference.  Join us for the annual multi-day conference featuring keynote speakers, exhibit displays, B2B meetings with leading aerospace companies, evening receptions, and two hours each day for you to build new business relationships. Learn More and Register Here  _________________________________ Visit the Impact Washington booth on February 3rd - 4th at the Oregon Convention Center.  We encourage you to introduce yourself to Craig Doan, our Chief Food Scientist; he's a valuable member of our team and a great resource to the food and beverage manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest.  Celebrating its 50th year, the Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo is the largest regional food manufacturing trade show in the United States. This convention brings industry professionals together for two full days of education, equipment and service solutions, and networking opportunities. The exhibit hall showcases cutting-edge technologies and innovations, production line equipment, packaging, hygiene, and much more.   Learn More and Register Here _________________________________ WiM West Join Impact Washington at this regional conference for manufacturing professionals who are navigating the way through their careers — whether it be in production, the C-Suite, or anywhere in between. This conference, produced by the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM). The conference offers attendees based in the western U.S. region unique and interactive opportunities to connect and network.  March 7th-8th | Seattle, Washington & Virtual  Learn More and Register Here _________________________________ Leading Ladies Of...Defense 2022 Global Virtual Summit Impact Washington is proud to support Leading Ladies Of..and be part of this half-day virtual event for professional development and networking with Leading Ladies and Male Allies from across the globe. March 17 |  8:00-12:00 PST | Virtual Event Learn More and Register Here _________________________________ If you have questions about any of the above events?  Contact us here