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2012 Minnesota Paint & Powder Coating Expo

Learn about improving the efficiency of industrial finishing operations while maximizing investment returns by attending the Minnesota Paint and Powder Coating Expo 2012.  The Twin Cities Chapter of Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) at the University of Minnesota, are hosting the 8th Minnesota Paint and Powder Coating Expo on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota (near St. Paul).

The Expo will include a vendor show, hands-on demonstrations and technical seminars. At the last expo, over 400 participants attended the 15 technical seminars and a vendor show featuring over 50 exhibits.

Exhibitors/Vendors
Additional participation opportunities for the 2012 Paint and Powder Coating Expo include exhibiting, demonstrating, speaking, and sponsoring refreshments.

Address inquiries about exhibiting  to:
Paul Pagel
2012 Minnesota Paint & Powder Coating Expo
c/o Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 350,
Minneapolis, MN 55455-2008
fax: 612.624.3370  •  phone: 612.624.4638
email:  expo@umn.edu

Sponsors:
Twin Cities Chapter of Chemical Coaters Associatin International (CCAI)
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), Unversity of Minnesota

For information contact:
Tim Milner
TC-CCAI Board Member
651-463-4664

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DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)

State & Local Energy Efficiency Action Network Webinars

The State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network's (SEE Action) Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Working Group invites representatives from states, utilities, manufacturers, and other local stakeholders interested in energy efficiency and CHP to attend its 2012 webinar Series. The webinars will feature expert speakers discussing ways to advance energy efficiency policies and programs, remove barriers, and grow investment in industrial energy efficiency and combined heat and power applications. Following are descriptions of the January, February, and March webcasts.

Title: Showcasing Model Utility IEE Programs
Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
During this webinar, utilities that have implemented successful energy efficiency programs for industrial customers will showcase their design and implementation approaches to other utilities, industrial customers, and key stakeholders.

Title: Elevating IEE Regulatory Issues for Commissioners
Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
This webinar will examine regulatory issues that impact utility incentive programs, such as flexibility and consistency in offerings, free-ridership, and risk mitigation techniques. Utility, commission, and industrial customer viewpoints will be shared.

Space is limited.  Reserve your webinar seat today !  Register for these webinars.

Additional Questions
Should you have additional questions regarding this webinar series, please contact Dallas Elgin at 303-425-6800, ext. 474 or delgin@bcs-hq.com.

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WATERBORNE 2012
New Orleans

Join us February 13 - 17 for the 39th Annual Waterborne Symposium.  Short Courses are February 13 - 14, 2012.  The Waterborne Symposium is Feburary 15 - 17.
Rooms availalbe at the New Orleans Marriott for $189 per night.  Accommodations fill up quickly during Mardi Gras so reserve now!  Call 504-581-1000 and ask for the Waterborne Symposium rate to receive the discount.

Symposium Only:  $850
Short Course & Symposium Combo:  $1725
Short Course Only:  $975
Guest Registration:  $50

Call 601-266-4475 to register. 

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ECOAT 2012

April 11 -1 2, 2012
The Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL

Don’t miss ECOAT 2012, the industry’s most crucial event, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from suppliers and end-users; stay current with trends in the economy, new methods of managing electrocoat systems; learn about new technology and applications; and meet and network with industry colleagues.  ECOAT 2012 is an educational conference for everyone involved in the electrocoat business adn for people interested in learning about electrocoating. 

Workshops will address topics such as pretreatment, understanding the challenges of system optimization to maximize profit and minimize cost, and enhancing the performance of e-coat finishes.  A specially built curriculum will help broaden attendees' knowledge base.  Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to analyze adn improve their systems to make an immediate impact on their business.  In addition, exhibit rooms offer attendees direct access to suppliers of equipment, chemicals, paint, ancillary equipment and finishing applications in a fun, relaxing environment.   Complete details are available at http://conference.electrocoat.org

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The Manufacturing Institute and University of Phoenix have come together to help manufacturing employees and students advance professionally and personally with scholarship opportunities that can help individuals earn their degrees at University of Phoenix.

Twenty (20) full-tuition University of Phoenix ® Manufacturing Institute Scholarships will be awared to workers and students hoping to complete their undergraduate or master's degree.  Scholarship recipients may choose to attend University of Phoenix online or at a nearby location.

Application deadline: April 18, 2012
Award date: June 23, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 ·         Applicants must be one of the following: Currently employed by a United States manufacturing company; transitioning employee (within the past year), looking to reenter the manufacturing workforce or who might be reconsidering a career change into manufacturing; community college student graduating with a manufacturing-related associate degree prior to June 13, 2012; or a student completing a nationally portable, industry-recognized credential prior to June 13, 2012.

·         Applicants must agree to be a national spokesperson for advanced manufacturing careers, if selected, for the term of the scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to, being highlighted in special communications, e.g. newsletters, media campaigns, and research studies.

·         Applicants must not be currently enrolled nor in the process of enrolling at any University of Phoenix campus or in any online program at any time prior to the scholarship award date. Applicants who enroll after submitting an application or before the scholarship award date are not eligible to be a recipient of this scholarship.

·         Applicants must meet all admissions requirements of the University of Phoenix.

·         Please see the application for additional eligibility requirements.

Scholarship criteria, requirements and deadlines

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SUR/FIN 2012

June 11 - 13, 2012
Las Vegas, NV

The NASF SUR/FIN Show and Manufacturing & Technology Conference will be held in Las Vegas this year.  The event will include both an active show floor and exhibit adn the NASF Manufacturing & Technology Conference.  Conference programming and speaker line-up are being developed.

SUR/FIN will be held at South Point Casino & Spa.  Those interested in exhibiting should contact Cheryl Clark at cclark@nasf.org or 302-436-5616.  For complete information and programming updates visit www.nasfsurfin.com.