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SUMMARY:November Education Session (Oct. Recap)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a 7RLC Education Session focused on a recap of the October Gemba Walk at Behrens and education around what is a 7RLC GEMBA event. \nFacilitated by Brent Banicki of Behrens and Kim Peplinski of 7RLC\, this session will highlight key takeaways from Behrens and education around what to expect on a 7RLC Gemba event. This session promises to be informative whether or not you participated in the Gemba Walks\, offering valuable insights for everyone. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions\, share insights\, and connect with others. \n📅 Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025\n🗺️ Wanek Center of Innovation – Room 102\, 744 Badger St\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin 54601\n❗In person event only.
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/november-education-session-oct-recap/
LOCATION:Wanek Center of Innovation\, 744 Badger St\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:October Gemba - Behrens Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:WHERE:\nBehrens Manufacturing\n1250 East 8th Street\nWinona\, MN 55987 \nAGENDA: \n4:30-4:45 Introductions and Safety Review \n4:45-5:45 Plant Tour – Key Points \n5:45-6:00 Questions and Wrap Up \nGet Tickets Here \nABOUT: \nBehrens Background: Behrens Manufacturing\, founded in 1911 and headquartered in Winona\, Minnesota\, is a leading American producer of high-quality galvanized steel containers and metalware products. With a legacy rooted in durability and sustainability\, Behrens offers a wide range of items including pails\, utility tubs\, garbage cans\, planters\, and specialty containers designed for home\, garden\, and industrial use. Committed to environmental responsibility\, all Behrens products are 100% recyclable\, weather-resistant\, and built to last—providing a superior alternative to plastic. As a brand\, Behrens embodies hard work\, innovation\, and timeless utility\, serving customers through major retailers and distributors across the country. \nFacts: \n\n17-20 million lbs. of steel annually\n#1 SKU is our 31 Gal. trash can (700k annual volume)\nLargest manufacturer in North America of steel containers (85% sales are in the US and 15% in Canada
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/october-gemba-behrens-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Behrens Manufacturing\, 1250 East 8th Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T163000
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SUMMARY:2025 7RLC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Designing for Success: Building Smarter Businesses Through Continuous Improvement\, Strategic Leadership\, Innovation and AI \nThere’s a myth that success comes from working harder. It doesn’t. True success comes from removing friction\, building momentum\, and creating a culture that empowers leadership while leveraging technology and efficiency to create value. \n** Doors open at 7:15am for Networking and Continental Breakfast ** \nReserve Your Seat Here \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nDrive Results That Matter\nStrategic Leadership\, Team Alignment\, and Actionable Planning \nLead with Purpose\nReflect\, Empower\, and Build a Personal Leadership Plan \nEmbrace What’s Next\nLeveraging AI and Continuous Improvement to Drive Meaningful Change \nOur 2025 Speakers \nDon Vanpool\nCEO & Founder\, OptaProfit \nFormer GE executive and Army officer with 30+ years of experience driving strategic growth\, team alignment\, and operational excellence. MBA from University of Chicago. Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. \nDenise Thompson\nLeadership Coach\, Author & Project Management Expert \nAuthor of The Human Factor in Project Management. Former PMI chapter president\, Denise brings two decades of experience aligning strategy and execution to empower leaders and drive impact. \nJoshua Gamer\, Ed.D.\nAssociate VP\, Workforce Partnerships & Innovation\, Western Technical College \nLeads AI strategy and innovation efforts. Former Lean Coordinator and Dean with deep roots in manufacturing and education. Advocate for workforce evolution through smart partnerships. \nDownload Event Flyer | Become A Sponsor
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/2025-7rlc-symposium/
LOCATION:Western Technical College – Lunda Center\, 333 7th Street North\, La Crosse\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:June Education Session (April/May Gemba Recaps)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our next 7RLC Education Session on Tuesday\, June 17\, 2025\, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM at Western Technical College. Join us for a valuable recap of the April and May Gemba Walks at Trane and Rockland Flooring\, led by Kris Pierce (Trane) and Jaron Falkner (Rockland Flooring). \nWhether you attended the walks or not\, this is your chance to: \n\nLearn from real-world continuous improvement efforts\nAsk questions and join the conversation\nConnect with peers in the 7RLC network\n\n✅ Register here (Eventbrite): https://tinyurl.com/4bphwajp \n💻 Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88659746122?pwd=LnHyFuBkw2oJDWLVIZ566JkiSVarXO.1
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/june-gemba-recap-session/
LOCATION:Western Technical College – Colleman Center\, 400 7th Street N\, La Crosse\, 54601\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Gemba - Rockland Flooring
DESCRIPTION:WHERE:\nRockland Flooring\n4060 Iberia Avenue\nRockland\, WI 54653 \nAGENDA: \nCompany overview and Lean Journey\, Topic (15-20min) \n\nLumber System\nQuality System\nSafety Updates recently implemented\n\nTour – (20-40 min) \n\nGreen Plant :\nTour the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished orders on a trailer ready to be shipped.\n\nRecap – Questions – (15-30 min) \nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/may-gemba-rockland-flooring/
LOCATION:Rockland Flooring\, 4060 Iberia Avenue\, Rockland\, WI\, 54653
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SUMMARY:April Gemba – Trane Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Dress attire: \n\nFull length pants\nShirts with short or long sleeves\n\nPPE requirements: \n\nSteel Toe Shoes\n\nVisitors must bring\, or they will not be allowed on the tour.\n\n\nSafety Glasses\, Ear Plugs & Bump Cap/Hard Hat\n\nWill be provided by Trane Technologies\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n4:30-4:45  Introductions and Safety Review \n4:45-5:45   Plant Tour: \n\nMission Control review\nMDI (Managing for Daily Improvement)\nBay E Material flow improvements\n\n5:45-6:00 Questions and wrap up. \nMap: \n \nPlease enter in Visitor’s Entrance \nParking locations are highlighted in Yellow
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/april-gemba-trane-technologies/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T163000
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SUMMARY:January Gemba – Kwik Trip (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Join 7RLC for an exclusive tour of Kwik Trip’s state-of-the-art Sweets Bakery Facility\, where you’ll experience firsthand their exciting journey in Continuous Improvement. We’ll visit the Training Center\, Simulated Work Environment and Daily Improvement Rooms. Along with viewing recently installed automation Discover how Kwik Trip is observing and validating their processes using a Layered Confirmation Tool. This is a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes and gain insights into how Kwik Trip\, a Midwest leading convenience store chain is continually striving for excellence. Don’t miss it!\n\nREQUIRED:\nPPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – No open toe shoes\, no shorts\, no nail polish\, all other PPE will be provided
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/january-2025-gemba/
LOCATION:1905 Palace Street La Crosse\, WI 54603\, 1905 Palace Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54603
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SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the 7 Rivers Lean Consortium community at our Holiday Social on Tuesday\, December 10th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm! \nThis year’s event will be held at TimeOut Tavern (444 N Chestnut St\, La Crescent\, MN 55947). \nEnjoy delicious complimentary appetizers and a cash bar while mingling with fellow members. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the holiday mixer!
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/2024-holiday-social/
LOCATION:TimeOut Tavern\, 444 N Chestnut St\,\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Lean Symposium - Lunda Center
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Lean Symposium – September 18th\, 2024 \n7 Rivers Lean Consortium is excited to announce this year’s exciting theme\, “Energize Your Continuous Improvement Journey”. This day long workshop promises to be an energizing and informative event\, and participants will walk away with knowledge and tools to help unleash positive and sustainable change. \n$129.00/person\, Early Bird Discount $99.00/person by 08/31/2024; includes day long workshop\, continental breakfast and lunch. \nPurchase Ticket Here (Eventbrite)
URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/symposium-lunda-center/
LOCATION:Western Technical College – Lunda Center\, 333 7th Street North\, La Crosse\, 54601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T173000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Symposium Follow Up - Virtual
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URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/monthly-meeting-symposium-follow-up-virtual/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T173000
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CREATED:20230518T012238Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Sustainability Leader STD Work
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URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/monthly-meeting-sustainability-leader-std-work/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230719
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Pre – Symposium July 18th - Leadership in Leader Standard work
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URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/monthly-meeting-pre-symposium-july-18th-leadership-in-leader-standard-work/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Prioritize based on value
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URL:https://7riverslean.org/event/monthly-meeting-prioritize-based-on-value/
LOCATION:WI
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