Business Notes: Meetings, networking, seminars

Networking

Lean Six Sigma Network will host a discussion on the book “Three Signs of a Miserable Job” by Patrick Lencioni, and led by John Heise of the Iowa Quality Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Iowa Quality Center, Marion. Call (319) 398-7101.

Meetings

The Cedar Valley chapter of APICS (Association for Operations Management) will sponsor “Advanced Project Management Bootcamp” April 10 at the Best Western Longbranch Hotel Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Marion. Go to www.cedarvalleyapics.org or email Mark Butkman at markburkman@mchsi.com.

Comprehensive training in lead auditor responsibilities, ISO 9001 lead auditor training, will be held April 23 through 27 at the Iowa Quality Center, 3375 Armar Dr., Marion. Certification will be given upon completion of 5 units. Cost is $1,800. To register, call (319) 398-7101 or email info@iowaqc.org.

Colleen Dilenschneider, a director of IMPACTS Research and Development, will be the keynote speaker of the Iowa Museum Association annual meeting and conference to be held Oct. 21 through 23 in Iowa City. Go to www.iowamuseums.org.

Seminars

Barbara Corcoran of the ABC reality show “Shark Tank” will be keynote speaker for the April 25 Iowa Women's Leadership Conference at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Registration for the full day will be $125, and $75 for the luncheon. After March 25, prices increase to $150 for the conference and $100 for the luncheon. Visit www.iowawomensconference.com.