Events

Leadership Skills For Success For Managers Series

As your leaders grow within your organization, so must their skills.  In this ten-session program, led by Purdue MEP Experts, participants will learn and practice key skills every leader needs to be successful as they move to the next level within their company.

Each session introduces new topics with an emphasis on how to apply these skills in the workplace.  The course facilitator will also provide a forum for participant discussion of impact and results.

Each participant will select a project to complete in the workplace with assistance from course instructors; depending upon the project, the course may pay for itself.

Objectives:

  • The ultimate goal of this course is to provide current leaders with the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in a mid-level leadership role.

Topics to include:

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Ethics in Leadership
  • IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access
  • Culture Building: Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Alignment
  • Effective Coaching, Communication, and Listening
  • Project Management
  • Lean Airplane – Lego
  • Effective Time Management
  • HR is for Everyone
  • Leading Gen Y & Z
  • Effective Employee Onboarding
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Intended audience:   

  • Appropriate for Basic Leadership Skills for Success graduates or new/existing leaders who want to prepare for their move to a mid-level leadership role.

Workshop length:  8 hours a day – 10 Days (Feb 29, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, May 30, Jun 20, Jul 11, Aug 1, Aug 22, Sep 12)

State of the Economy Breakfast 2023

This year’s State of the Economy breakfast, sponsored by The South Bend Clinic, will feature a conversation with South Bend Mayor James Mueller, Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood and South Bend Regional Chamber President & CEO Jeff Rea. Additional special guests will be announced soon. We’ll discuss the projects and proposed projects that are moving our region forward. With over $600 million already committed to commercial construction this year, there is a lot to talk about!

State of the Economy is a combined Chamber and YPN South Bend event, as we want members, their employees and YPs to be aware of what is happening from an economic development standpoint in the area. Come join us for this popular program!

Firefly Summit

A woman alone has power, but together we have impact.

WiBAH is thrilled to invite you to the Firefly Summit, a one-day conference dedicated to empowering professional women, fostering meaning meaningful connections, and making a lasting community impact.

We believe that women have the power to illuminate the community around them. This summit brings together inspiring speakers, community leaders, and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to celebrate and support the advancement of women in their personal and professional lives.

Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a seasoned leader, or someone looking to connect with an incredible community of empowered women, the Firefly Summit is the place for you. Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and transformation as we illuminate the path to success together.

Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis – Delivered in Spanish

In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem-solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem-solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others.

En este curso, los participantes aprenderán sobre el método de resolución de problemas Planificar, Hacer, Comprobar, Actuar (PDCA). Además, los participantes aprenderán sobre herramientas y actividades de resolución de problemas, incluyendo A3, análisis de causa raíz, mapeo de procesos, diagramas de causa y efecto, y otros.

Effective Time Management

The manufacturing workplace is complex and demanding, which can make it difficult for managers, leaders, and others to get things done. However, as a leader in manufacturing, how you spend your time directly affects the business.

In this workshop, you’ll learn tools and techniques you can implement immediately that will help you get things done, making you a more valuable resource to your organization.

Open Work Wednesday

Co-working, Coffee, and Collaboration

Date & Time: Last Wednesday each month, anytime between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Every last Wednesday of the Month, the TRC opens its community space for those working on public, private, or nonprofit projects. Stop in any time from 9am-5pm to do your normal work–but out of the TRC! Stay for Lunch: Self Made, Self Taught Speaker during lunch break!

Bubble Bootcamp

Enroll in the 3-week Bubble Bootcamp today for just $99 and dive into the powerful capabilities of Bubble.io, a leading no-code platform for building applications!

The bootcamp will cover:

  • Building a web-based application using low-code/no-code tools
  • Implement UI and UX design principles
  • Create, design, and iterate on wireframes for a new product
  • Design, architect, and structure a database
  • Engage in an agile development process

Date: September 6th – September 20th

Days & Time: Monday & Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Instruction Mode: Hybrid: Online or in-person at the St. Joe County Public Library Community Learning Center

Open Work Wednesday

Co-working, Coffee, and Collaboration

Date & Time: Last Wednesday each month, anytime between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Every last Wednesday of the Month, the TRC opens its community space for those working on public, private, or nonprofit projects. Stop in any time from 9am-5pm to do your normal work–but out of the TRC! Stay for Lunch: Self Made, Self Taught Speaker during lunch break!

Open Work Wednesday

Co-working, Coffee, and Collaboration

Date & Time: Last Wednesday each month, anytime between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Every last Wednesday of the Month, the TRC opens its community space for those working on public, private, or nonprofit projects. Stop in any time from 9am-5pm to do your normal work–but out of the TRC! Stay for Lunch: Self Made, Self Taught Speaker during lunch break!