Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) – North
2026-02-11 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
2/11 & 2/13/2026
About Course:
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is an international language used on engineering drawings.
Classes will include: Introduction; Dimensioning and Tolerancing Fundamentals; Symbols, Terms, and Rules; Datums; Form controls – Flatness, Straightness, Circularity, Cylindricity, Free state variation; Orientation – Parallelism, Perpendicularity, Angularity; Position, General – Specifying the position tolerance, Regardless of feature size, Maximum material condition, Shift tolerance, Boundary conditions, “0” Positional Tolerancing; Position, Location – Fasteners, Projected Tolerance Zones, Multiple patterns of features, Composite positional tolerancing, Two single-segment feature control frames, Nonparallel holes, Counterbored holes, Noncircular features, Symmetrical features; Position, Coaxiality; Concentricity and Symmetry; Runout; Profile.
Course Outcome:

Providing uniformity in drawing specifications and interpretation, and geometric tolerancing to reduce controversy, guesswork, and assumptions throughout the manufacturing and inspection process.
When GD&T is used properly it will improve communication and result in better product design. Proper use of GD&T also increases product tolerances, saving your organization time and money.

Please contact Kathleen Baldwin, Sales Support Manager at NJMEP with any questions or need of further assistance. kbaldwin@njmep.org 973-998-9801 ext. 211

Coaching for Impact: Building Leadership through Empowerment
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
2/12 & 2/26/2026
Coaching isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about asking the right questions.
This session showcases proven frameworks for empowering your teams—through constructive feedback, personalized development, and authentic support.
You’ll leave with practical techniques to develop your people and build a high-performing, motivated team.

How to Secure R&D Tax Credits for Product & Process Improvements
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
2/24/2026
Learn how New Jersey manufacturers can secure meaningful R&D Tax Credits to help support and stimulate innovation. There are countless challenges, and one big issue is having a lack of cash on hand. We will be discussing strategies to help New Jersey manufacturers secure more capital in a time where nearly everyone is struggling to keep their doors open and see R&D Tax Credits as a valuable option. Manufacturers are surprised to find out how many of their day-to-day activities can be considered R&D.
Sign up for our webinar and find out what kind of tax credits are available and how simple it is to secure tax savings with the right team behind you.

Food Safety - cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices)
2026-02-26 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
2/26/2026
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Regulations is the process that ensures the quality of a product by establishing manufacturing procedures making certain that food is safe and has been prepared, packed, and stored under hygienic conditions.
Food manufacturers must comply with cGMP’s through new regulations to be compliant with FSMA.
cGMP’s are critical, not only to FSMA, but to every food safety and quality certification.
They are audited by third party food safety auditors and are considered prerequisites.
The training will cover the core requirements, changes to former requirements and best practices on how to achieve compliance. Participants will learn how to handle FDA and third party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
The training will also outline how to interact effectively with investigators so that organizations can not only react to inspections, but anticipate them as well.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Impacts, Risks, & Watchouts
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Impacts, Risks, & Watchouts
3/11/2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces new federal policy changes that could significantly affect manufacturers in New Jersey.
From tax structures and incentives to evolving regulations, this legislation raises important questions: How does it apply to your business? What needs attention now? What could shift your plans later this year?
To provide clarity, NJMEP has partnered with Withum to lead a focused discussion on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and what it means for manufacturers operating in New Jersey. Withum’s experts will walk through the most relevant elements of the legislation, outline potential implications for manufacturers, and highlight key areas to monitor as guidance continues to develop.
This session will help manufacturers better understand what’s changing and identify potential areas of impact on their organization.
Join the conversation to stay informed and ready for the changes ahead.

Food Safety – SQF Practitioner Training – North
2026-03-12 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
3/12 & 3/13/2026
About Course:
As consumers become more self-educated about how products are being produced from product ingredients to safe food handling practices, retailers are depending on suppliers to have food safety controls in place to give reassurance to consumers that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are effective Food Safety Principles being followed. This is when a Safe Quality Food Practitioner comes into place. A SQF (Safe Quality Food) Practitioner is one who develops, implements and maintains a SQF system for a supplier.
The SQF practitioner shall:

Be employed by the site as a company employee on a full-time basis;
Hold a position of responsibility in relation to the management of the site’s SQF System;
Have completed a HACCP training course and preventive controls for human food training course
Be competent to implement and maintain HACCP based food safety plans and the preventive controls for human food plan ; and
Have an understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and the requirements to implement and maintain an SQF System relevant to the site’s scope of certification.

The following course will provide knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the SQF practitioner and how they ensure supplies are in compliance with an internationally recognized and accredited Food Safety Management System which will support compliance to the FSMA rules. They will also learn about the different modules, food sectors and the certification process incl. certification audits, scoring systems and the structure of the SQF code.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Implement the requirements of the SQF code
Identify gaps in the current processes and systems to protect their product.
Understand how HACCP principles are used to develop food safety and food quality plans.
Prepare for SQF certification and auditing
Identify training and qualification needs for employees

The Participant will receive a certificate of successful completion for the course after passing a written knowledge test following the training course. Participants can also take the online certification exam at the SQFI Institute.
The course is designed for:

Anyone involved in planning and implementing SQF systems who intend to become a SQF Practitioner

Two day course: 16 hours

Delegation Dynamics: Navigating Workload Distribution
2026-03-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
3/12 & 3/19/2026
Delegation is more than handing off tasks—it’s about trust, strategic thinking, and team growth.
In this session, we’ll explore the psychology of delegation, overcome the barriers that keep us from letting go, and build systems that allow everyone to thrive.
You’ll discover how effective delegation frees you to focus on the big picture, while growing your team’s skills and confidence.

Lean Manufacturing - Introduction to Value Stream Mapping - North
2026-03-16 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
3/16/2026
About Course:
In this course, participants will receive an introduction to Value Stream Mapping and will apply the learned principles to a specified product family in the company. This course teaches participants how to gather the information required to eliminate all non-value adding waste and how to use the information to plan the implementation of Lean activities. Participants will learn the steps necessary for creating a current state value stream map from customer back to raw material and develop a future state vision to act as a blueprint for lean activities.
The future-state map created by the class will act as a blue print for additional lean manufacturing training and implementations. The impact to the company will be calculated after the implementation plan is created, however it is anticipated that when implemented, the plan will result in a significant reduction in lead times, inventory, and floor space, and an increase in productivity.

Machine Shop Equipment Safety Training - Private
2026-03-24 08:00 - 16:30 | Johns Manville International Inc., 1000 Liddle Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
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How to Secure R&D Tax Credits for Product & Process Improvements
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
3/24/2026
Learn how New Jersey manufacturers can secure meaningful R&D Tax Credits to help support and stimulate innovation. There are countless challenges, and one big issue is having a lack of cash on hand. We will be discussing strategies to help New Jersey manufacturers secure more capital in a time where nearly everyone is struggling to keep their doors open and see R&D Tax Credits as a valuable option. Manufacturers are surprised to find out how many of their day-to-day activities can be considered R&D.
Sign up for our webinar and find out what kind of tax credits are available and how simple it is to secure tax savings with the right team behind you.

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving - North
2026-03-26 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
3/26/2026
Why do airplane doors fly off mid-flight? How does the leading smartphone manufacturer fail to recognize the rise of touch screens? Why does the world’s best camera maker fail to go digital? Bad decisions can all be attributed to flaws in the human mind.
This course evaluates the inherent biases that we possess, limiting our ability to make rational decisions. Once we understand these, we can utilize problem-solving tools to make better decisions. Using interactive exercises, class participants will be able to identify their biases and the develop the tools and skills to overcome them.
Participants in this course will learn:
• Decision biases and how they influence (bad) behavior
• Decision-making tools that help overcome biases
• Problem-solving techniques that impact results

First Quarter 2026 NJMEP Resource Dinner Meeting
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Randolph Diner, 517 NJ-10 E, Randolph, NJ, 07869, United States

Time Management and Goal Setting - North
2026-03-27 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
3/27/2026
Today’s work environment requires managers and individual contributors alike to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands on time. This course will offer participants an opportunity to understand their time management needs and develop a process for managing them.
Topics covered include:
• Understanding Time management
• The 12 characteristics of effective Time managers
• Understanding event control
• The productivity tri-quation
• Planning: the key to control
• Prioritizing: ordering events
• The Productivity Pyramid, and building the Productivity Pyramid
• Defining, identifying and prioritizing my Governing Values
• Clarifying my Governing Values
• Understanding long-range goals
• Setting Long-range goals
• Identifying intermediate steps
• Capturing today: The Critical Moment
• Quadrant II Time management
• Importance versus urgency
• Time wasters and time robbers
• Controlling procrastination
• Understanding and controlling Interruption
• Improving meeting effectiveness
• Organizing and managing your workspace
• Tips for working with multiple managers
• Managing delegation
• Time management planners
• Franklin Planners, Day Planners, Software planner
• Personal need assessment
Upon completion of this course, the participants will:
• Identify and minimize time wasters,
• Be able to set daily, weekly and monthly work orders and production schedules,
• Develop methods to manage varying workloads that will lead to higher productivity and improvement of quality.

Supervisory Skills Training in English - Virtual
2026-04-02 12:30 - 16:30 | Online
4/2, 4/3, 4/9, 4/10/2026
About Course:
Moving into a position of authority means meeting new challenges, taking on new responsibilities, and mastering new skills. It may also mean learning to manage across cultural and language differences. New Managers can often be overwhelmed by new responsibilities and anxious about the transition from “coworker” to “boss.”
Workers who have recently become supervisors often worry about the way others will react to their new supervisor status … have concerns about keeping up with a tougher workload … and wonder how to handle the new tasks they will be faced with: hiring, disciplinary action, managing change, even firing.
A program to ease the transition …
This supervisory training course was specifically designed to address the needs of anyone who is new to managing others, with a special focus on those managing in a multicultural workplace. The content of this course will provide a powerful new set of skills, strategies, and techniques for dealing with the issues you will encounter as you take on your new position and move forward in your career.
You will find out how to relate well to former peers who are now your subordinates, and you’ll learn the communication skills that will help you handle these changing relationships in a way that’s comfortable for everyone. You’ll discover secrets for motivating and encouraging people to do their “personal best” for you, and find out how to discipline firmly and fairly, without creating resentment. This supervisory training will show you how to positively influence the behavior of your workers.
In this workshop you’ll learn:

How to communicate more effectively as a new supervisor
When to be flexible, and when to stand firm
How to build trust and gain respect
Strategies for motivating others to achieve results
The truth about discipline — how to handle uncomfortable situations
What every new supervisor and manager should know about hiring and firing
Time management skills that really work
And much, much more!

Please contact Kathleen Baldwin, Sales Support Manager at NJMEP with any questions or need of further assistance. kbaldwin@njmep.org 973-998-9801 ext. 211

Effective Power Point Creation and Professional Communication Training - Grp A Private
2026-04-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Kearfott Corporation, 19 Chapin Road, Bldg C, Pine Brook, NJ, 07058, United States

Effective Power Point Creation and Professional Communication Training - Grp B Private
2026-04-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Kearfott Corporation, 19 Chapin Road, Bldg C, Pine Brook, NJ, 07058, United States

Leadership Training - North
2026-04-16 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
4/16, 4/17/26
This in-person course is designed for current and future leaders in organizations to learn about and become great leaders. This class features a guided presentation that includes exercises and discussion.
The course will cover:
• The difference between management and leadership
• Leadership Skills such as emotional intelligence, situational leadership, and cultural intelligence
• Building your Leadership Development Plan
• Effective communication
• Building high performance teams
• Measuring what matters through OKR’s
• Executive Decision-Making
• Embracing the right kind of failure
• Leading change

Retention Revolution: Transforming Workplace Culture for Lasting Impact
2026-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
4/16 & 4/23/2026
Retention isn’t a goal, it’s a strategy.
Successful leaders foster cultures where top performers want to stay.
We’ll dig into the real drivers of engagement, loyalty, and retention in today’s ever-changing workplace.
This session will leave you equipped with actionable ideas to build environments where people flourish—and want to build their legacy alongside you.

Digital Marketing for Manufacturers – Live – North
2026-04-21 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
4/21/2026
Digital Marketing for Manufacturers course is designed to bring traditional manufacturers to the digital era. It gives you hands-on skills in SEO, Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and more—plus a peek into AI-driven marketing trends that are changing the game.
Learn how to use automation and analytics in digital marketing like a pro.
This course breaks it all down—simple, practical, and actionable. Includes live demos, real brand case studies, and tools to get started today.
Your future in digital starts here. Let AI work for you—not replace you.

Food Safety - FDA Food Labeling Nutrition Facts
2026-04-22 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
4/22/2026
Nutrition Labeling Learning Workshop: Discussing How to Understand the FDA Nutrition Fact Panel Labeling Updates
On May 27, 2016, the FDA published final rules on the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices.
Workshop will review:
• Visual review of old vs. new labels formatting changes
• Added Sugars Requirements
• Serving Size Changes
• Supplement Fact Label Changes
• Labeling Single Serve vs. Multi-Serving Packages
• Compliance Dates
• Recordkeeping Authority Requirements

Food Safety - Cleaning & Sanitation
2026-04-23 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
4/23/26
About Course:
Proper cleaning and sanitizing are essential to producing high quality, safe food products. A well-informed and trained staff provides the foundation for safe food processing. Class covers the following areas: differences between cleaning and sanitation, the four factors of cleaning (TACT WINS), hygienic design, seven steps of sanitation, wet vs. dry cleaning, SSOPs and more! Course also touches on broader categories of cGMP and allergens in the context of cleaning and sanitation. The participant will receive a certificate for successfully completion of the training after passing the written knowledge test at the end of the training class.
Cleaning versus Sanitizing:
The first step in Sanitation Control is to understand the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.
· Cleaning removes soils from surfaces
· Sanitizing reduces the microorganisms on surfaces
An area must be cleaned before it can be sanitized. You can’t sanitize dirt!

Successful Project Management - North
2026-04-23 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
4/23, 4/24/26
About Course:
INTRODUCTION
• What is project management?
• Why is project management important?
• Introduction to PM Tools and Techniques
• Introduction to Teams
PROJECT PLANNING – THE BASICS
• Define start-points, end-points and the project life cycle
• Set (realistic) project goals
• Develop timeline
• Identify critical path
• Develop budget (people, resources, $$, equipment, etc.)
• The project management challenge – managing the unknown
THE 5-STEP PLANNING METHOD
• Define clear project objectives
• Goals
• Deliverables
• Milestones, Measures
• Run the objective-setting meeting
• Structure and scheduling the project
• Define the plan down to task level
• Create the Gantt chart
• Identify milestones
• Analyze the plan for risks
• Identify risks
• Evaluate the impact of risks
• Strategies for managing risks (embedded risk alerts)
• Reduce risks through contingency plans
• Build confidence into the plan
• Review the plan and assumptions
• Test resource planning
• Test deadlines
• Test assumptions
• Test contingency plans
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Roles and responsibilities
• Team / project reporting
• Effective team meetings
ESTIMATING GUIDELINES
• Good practices – Why estimating is important
• Improving accuracy of estimates (short term accuracy – continuous fine tuning)
• Meeting deadlines
• Techniques that work
• Identifying the known and the unknown
• Three-point estimating (conservative, probable, optimistic)
• Understand what we control and what we don’t
• Applying statistics where appropriate
RUNNING THE PROJECT
• Establish project control
• Set the baseline schedule
• Monitor actual task progress (daily, weekly)
• Analyze actual vs. the baseline
• Correct the project plan to achieve the objectives
• Implementing the plan
• Get the information needed in advance
• Set plan “triggers”
• Avoid project creep
• Knowing when and how to rework the plan
• Tracking and reporting progress
• Reading information from the Gantt chart
• Tracking costs, head count and resources
• Planned vs. actual project performance
• Tools- Paper tools vs. the computer!
• 90% done trap
PROJECT FAILURE
• How to identify and avoid project pitfalls
• Over budget
• Late & Project creep
• Projects completed on time and on budget.

How AI is Changing the Way Your Customers Buy (And What to Do About It)
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
4/23/2026
Your buyers have a new secret advisor — and it’s not your sales team. It’s AI.
Every day, buyers are asking tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews the very questions they used to ask you:
• “Who are the best suppliers for [your product/service]?”
• “What problems should I watch out for with [your solution]?”
• “How does [your company] compare to [your competitor]?”
If you’re not showing up in those answers, you’re invisible — and AI is pointing buyers to your competitors instead. You don’t control what AI says. But you can shape the answers buyers see.
In this practical, plain-English webinar, you’ll get a clear plan to stay visible, trusted, and chosen. You will learn:
• Why traditional SEO and marketing tactics are failing in the AI era
• The five questions AI answers for your buyers — and how to shape those answers
• What AI actually looks for when deciding which companies to recommend
• A practical, non-technical roadmap to turn AI into your competitive advantage

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) – Tariff Refunds are available!
2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
4/23/2026
Join the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) for an informative webinar on navigating refund opportunities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This session is designed to help manufacturers and businesses understand how tariffs, duties, or penalties imposed under IEEPA may be eligible for recovery.
Participants will gain insight into the regulatory framework of IEEPA, recent policy developments, and practical steps for identifying and filing refund claims. The webinar will also cover documentation requirements, timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid, along with real-world examples relevant to New Jersey manufacturers.
Whether your company imports materials, components, or finished goods, this session will provide valuable guidance to help you assess potential cost recovery opportunities and improve your bottom line.

Food Safety – cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) Requirements and Readiness Training – North
2026-04-24 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
4/24/26
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Regulations is the process that ensures the quality of a product by establishing manufacturing procedures making certain that food is safe and has been prepared, packed, and stored under hygienic conditions.
Food manufacturers must comply with cGMP’s through new regulations to be compliant with FSMA.
cGMP’s are critical, not only to FSMA, but to every food safety and quality certification.
They are audited by third party food safety auditors and are considered prerequisites.
The training will cover the core requirements, changes to former requirements and best practices on how to achieve compliance. Participants will learn how to handle FDA and third party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
The training will also outline how to interact effectively with investigators so that organizations can not only react to inspections, but anticipate them as well.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training - Group A
2026-04-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Rockline Industries, 1 Kramer Drive, Montville, NJ, 07045, United States

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training - Group B
2026-04-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Rockline Industries, 1 Kramer Drive, Montville, NJ, 07045, United States

ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 – Are you ready?
2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
4/28/2026
The NJMEP ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 webinar will explore areas to help our clients be prepared to transition from current management systems to updated standards, most notably ISO 9001:2026 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2026 (Environmental). This webinar will focus on addressing the stronger requirements for risk management, leadership accountability, and climate change integration.
This webinar is recommended for Quality Managers, Auditors, and ISO Coordinators to understand the changes from the 2015/2018 standards to the new 2026/2027 versions and how NJMEP can help you prepare.
Some of the areas NJMEP will be able to assist you with will be reviewed.
• Identify Key Differences: Analyze changes between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026, and ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.
• Actionable Implementation: Develop practical action plans to address gaps in QMS/EMS systems.
• Scenario-Based Learning: Utilize hands-on exercises to simulate audit preparations under new requirements.
• Transition Planning: Understand the 3-year transition timeline (typically leading to 2029 deadlines).
Major Standards Updates Covered (2026-2027)
• ISO 9001:2026 (Expected Sept 2026): Focuses on quality culture, ethical leadership, risk-based thinking, and digital transformation.
• ISO 14001:2026 (Expected April 2026): Emphasizes climate change impacts (Clause 4.1), life-cycle perspective (4.3), and change management (6.3).
Key Themes for 2026-2027 Compliance
This NJMEP webinar will emphasize that compliance is shifting from a one-time audit to continuous, proactive management.
• Climate & Sustainability: Mandatory assessment of climate change risks and integration with ESG principles.
• Leadership Accountability: Top management must show personal involvement, particularly in environmental performance.
• Digitalization & Supply Chain: New criteria for supply chain resilience and incorporating digital tools/AI into quality management.

It's Official - The CMMC Final Rule is Here! CMMC is NOT optional, and the clock is ticking!
2026-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
4/30/2026
Phase I Enforcement Is Active. Every day you delay puts your contracts—and revenue—at risk.
CMMC is NOT optional, and the clock is ticking!
The countdown to certification has officially begun, and now is the time to take action.
Join us for an exclusive, highly informative webinar where we will break down the latest CMMC stipulations as prescribed by the Department of Defense. This is your chance to get clear, actionable insights on the rule’s impact on contractors and the path ahead.
We will dissect the details and clear the air on all the rumors swirling around the recent changes.
Here is what we will cover:
1. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in 2026 – What’s new and what’s here to stay?
2. The Enforcement Timeline – How soon will enforcement begin, and what does that mean for you?
3. Scoping is Everything – Do it correctly the first time
4. Immediate Action Steps for Contractors – What you should be doing right now to stay compliant and get ready for Certification.
5. CMMC s more than just certification – compliance means resilience and sustainability. We will explore the “maturity” in CMMC.
This is not just another “CMMC overview.”
We will dive deep into what the Final Rule means for you, when enforcement kicks off, and—most importantly—how you can get your business ready TODAY. Don’t miss this opportunity to cut through the noise and get the clarity you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Time is ticking—reserve your spot now and accelerate your compliance journey before the deadline! Are you ready?

Strategic Planning Overview – North
2026-05-04 08:30 - 17:00 | NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave, Suite 305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, United States
5/4/25
Over 65% of new businesses fail within their first 10 years. Established businesses that were traditionally successful often stop growing or lose market share. Why? It is overwhelmingly because businesses don’t spend enough time thinking about the market environment and fail to create viable long-term strategies for success.
In this course, executives will learn how to properly identify, plan and execute business strategies that will increase the likelihood of success. This class will be a guided presentation with exercises, with the goal of participants leaving with an initial outline and draft of a Strategic Plan for their business.
Participants in this class will learn how to:
• Understand why long-term strategy is important
• Analyze the market environment
• Scrutinize one’s own business
• Develop a Vision and Mission statement (and why it is so important)
• Create strategies to deliver the Vision and Mission
• Devise Key Results to measure success
• Set up your business for future growth
• Generate a Change Management strategy if a course correction is needed
