Blog Posts

At MassMEP, our mission is to empower Massachusetts manufacturers. We work hand-in-hand with companies to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies, integrate innovation, and connect with critical markets, including the defense industrial base. Governor Healey’s announcement, including the SHIELD contract vehicle and a new executive order to bolster the defense industrial base, […]

Massachusetts is proud to stand at the forefront of national defense innovation, and we are excited to announce that the APEX Accelerator Program has been awarded to MassMEP. This achievement highlights the strength, resilience, and innovation within Massachusetts’ defense ecosystem—and underscores the importance of maintaining a stable and secure supply […]

On the screen, Sesame Street’s Elmo emerges from the flames, arms raised in triumph, hands clutching “perfect pierogi.” This was the introduction to Amy Couture’s final project for the Front-Line Supervisor program, “Project More Pierogi!” JaJu Pierogi is a business created by sisters Casey and Vanessa White, and inspired by […]

Today it’s a common occurrence. You search for something online then a little while later notice that your computer and phone are filled with ads about that thing you searched for. Or maybe during dinner you have a family discussion about where to go on vacation. You weren’t even using […]

At MassMEP, we take pride in helping manufacturers strengthen their workforce, and sometimes that impact goes beyond the shop floor. This year’s MACWIC graduation ceremony at Franklin Tech highlighted a powerful story of family, legacy, and lifelong learning: a father and daughter, both growing their skills and careers through MassMEP […]

October is Manufacturing Month: Celebrating Local Strength October marks Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate the backbone of our economy: local manufacturers. Across Massachusetts, manufacturing is more than an industry—it’s innovation, community pride, and economic resilience. How will you celebrate and support local manufacturing? Why Local Manufacturing Matters Manufacturing in […]

Nothing Fishy About Our New Lean Champion Awareness Consortium “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” While fishing may not have much to do with manufacturing, don’t let MassMEP’s new Lean Champion Awareness […]

Something Big is Coming: Get Ready for the MassMEP Membership For more than 20 years, MassMEP has been your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing in Massachusetts. From workforce development and technology adoption to strategic growth and supply chain support, we’ve proudly stood beside manufacturers of all […]

As MassMEP moves into a new fiscal year, we are inspired by the momentum created at Manufacturing Your Future and  energized by the road ahead. The resounding success of that event wasn’t just a one-day achievement, it was a signal of what’s possible when we align closely with the needs of Massachusetts […]

Skilled, Trained, and Ready: Meet the Next Generation of Massachusetts Manufacturers. This spring, the MassMEP Workforce Development team successfully completed five training cohorts across the state, preparing a new class of skilled individuals ready to launch their careers in manufacturing. These trainees are eager, job-ready, and equipped with foundational manufacturing […]