Applied
Sciences Group participates
in organizations the missions of which are to improve the
economic well-being
of the Western New York community and/or advance the skills
and knowledge of our employees.
 The
mission of the Buffalo Chapter of APICS (American Production & Inventory
Control Society) is "To Meet the Resource Management
Needs of Western New York Organizations." They
do this by offering many opportunities to expand professional
knowledge, education, and networking
possibilities. This is often in the form of classes,
seminars and tours and Professional Development
Meetings. Professional Development Meetings are moderately
priced and begin with networking opportunity time,
meal, announcements, followed by presentations
on
production and inventory control topics by a knowledgeable
speaker.
They also conduct plant tours,
workshops, and periodic seminars. Their educational
offerings encompass
all
the modules required for CPIM certification as
well as courses in specific areas such as inventory
accuracy and bills of materials. Their instructors
are both
professional and certified to teach these courses. |
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 Formed
in 1993, the Partnership represents more than 3,000 member
firms with
nearly a quarter
million employees in a marketplace covering eight Western
New York counties and the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario.
With
its mission to increase private sector jobs and investments,
the Buffalo Niagara Partnership is in the
central role for improving the region’s quality
of life and for making the regional economy as competitive
as possible. In addition to serving as an advocate
for business development, the Partnership brings
private sector expertise to aid governments and not-for-profit
organizations in dealing with the challenges of economic
growth in a rapidly changing marketplace. |
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 The Buffalo/Niagara Sales
and Marketing Executives is a professional association
that was established in Buffalo in 1942 by area sales and
marketing leaders with the goal to improve the knowledge,
standards, conduct and network of sales and marketing practitioners.
In 2003, our active membership is comprised of high level
executives leading sales and marketing departments within
Western New York's most progressive companies. |
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 In
its second decade of serving as the beacon of good
business practices for control and information system
integrators
and the companies that rely on them to translate the
promise of technology into performance on the manufacturing
plant floor, Control and Information System Integrators
Association (CSIA) is the largest organization in North
America for control and information system integrators.
Control
and Information System Integrators Association, since
its founding in 1994, has maintained a laser-like
focus on its primary mission – to improve the business
skills of its member-companies and their executive management – in
support of a belief that being a good system integrator
goes hand in hand with operating a good business. |
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 Formed in 1998, infoTech
Niagara is a rapidly growing consortium of multi-sized
software, hardware, telecommunications companies, government
and economic agencies, and educational institutions.
The purpose of the organization is to address various
industry-specific issues such as workforce availability,
industry image, technology transfer, networking, access
to financing, and attracting new business to the region.
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 From its earliest origins,
the IEEE has advanced the theory and application of electrotechnology
and allied sciences, served as a catalyst for technological
innovation and supported the needs of its members through
a wide variety of programs and services.
Its vision is
to advance global prosperity
by fostering technological innovation, enabling members'
careers and promoting community world-wide. The IEEE
promotes the engineering process of creating, developing,
integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge
about electro and information technologies and sciences
for the benefit of humanity and the profession.
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 The
Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society is a 33,000-member
global, nonprofit, educational organization connecting
people and ideas in automation. The Society fosters advancement
in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of sensors,
instruments, computers, and systems for automation in a
wide variety of applications. In addition to hosting the
largest conferences and exhibitions for automation in the
Western Hemisphere, ISA is a leading technical training
organization and a respected publisher of books, magazines,
and standards. ISA also serves the professional development
and certification needs of industry professionals and practitioners
with its Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified
Control Systems Technician® (CCST®), and Certified
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programs; and the
Control Systems Engineers (CSE) license.
Founded in 1945 as a nonprofit, educational organization,
ISA has expanded its technical and geographical reach
to become a resource for 33,000 Members and thousands
of other professionals and practitioners in more than
110 countries around the world. |
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 Since its founding in 1969,
Project Management Institute (PMI) has grown to be the
organization of choice for project management professionalism.
With over 100,000 members worldwide, PMI is the leading
nonprofit professional association in the area of Project
Management. PMI establishes Project Management standards,
provides seminars, educational programs and professional
certification that more and more organizations desire for
their project leaders.
The Buffalo Chapter was founded
in 1995 to support the vision of PMI in the Western
New York area. The following
pages describe the various activities of the chapter,
some of the people that are actively involved in promoting
project management in WNY, and tools that will help
you further develop your project management expertise.
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 The School of Management 's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) is a vital resource for business in Western New York. CEL's 10-month CORE program was created to enhance the management abilities of business leaders and the profitability of their firms, while building new business relationships through an expanded network of contacts.
CEL's Advanced Program builds upon the success of the CORE Program and provides a forum to continue this success through an array of learning opportunities. The Advanced program provides participants with a vehicle to integrate this newly gained knowledge into their business community and enabling them to regenerate their entrepreneurial passion. |
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World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara (WTCBN) is an international business development organization that strengthens the competitive international position of companies in Upstate New York and Niagara, Ontario. Our commitment is to provide vital trade services and to support companies through our consulting practice, educational programs, and worldwide membership affiliation. |
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