MMAP Cybersecurity Grant Webinar – MassMEP Event
MMAP Cybersecurity Grant,what, how and when?
MassMEP will host an hour-long information webinar with, Cybersecurity Experts, Syngaex, and special guests, Center for Advanced Manufacturing for Manufacturers to gain knowledge and insight on the new MMAP Cybersecurity Grant, the application process and why this is a one-in-a lifetime opportunity!
LAUNCH INTO TECHNOLOGY: HOW & WHY DOING BUSINESS WITH NASA CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS
Boost Your Business with NASA Technology
Looking to innovate, but with lower cost and risks? NASA’s Technology Transfer program may be the key to achieving your goals. Learn how during this March 18 webinar for New England manufacturers. The webinar will feature NASA's Tech Transfer point of contact Jeanne King. She’ll explain the "why” of doing business with NASA for a small manufacturing company.
Workplace Safety & Education with MassMEP
MassMEP has been awarded a Workplace Safety and Education Grant from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development's Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA)
All training is being provided by Safety Trainers and their staff and is first come first serve.
What training sessions are available?
- Hazard ID Training
- Job Hazard Assessment Workshop
- OSHA 10: 2-Day Training
- First Aid, CPR & Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Workplace Violence Training
- Fire Prevention Training
How do I choose a training session? Easy! Complete this form and indicate what training session, time, and number of attendees for each session.
Unlock Your Potential: Transforming Lives through Training, Empowerment & Support!
Unlock New Career Opportunities!
Pathway to Quality Assurance and Quality Control is a comprehensive training program is more than just an opportunity – it’s a pathway to a brighter future. Designed specifically for unemployed and underemployed individuals, the program offers a unique combination of education, resources, and support to help you launch a successful career.
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s Pathmaker program, a key component of the Healey-Driscoll Mass Talent initiative, bridges skills gaps by funding industry-aligned training. This initiative links diverse, skilled workers to thriving careers in the state's booming life sciences sector. The life sciences pairs life-changing careers which contribute to finding cures and treatments to transform lives alongside career growth opportunities to provide financial well-being. There has never been a better time to join the life sciences field.
What jobs could this lead to in my career journey?
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Example of a position, Quality Control Technician
- Many more in all Manufacturing industries including the life sciences field
How do I participate?
- Submit your application through the form below.
- Applications will be reviewed.
- Applicants will be notified for an interview.
- After interviews applicants will be notified if they are accepted into the program.
What is included:
Training: Ten week training cycle. Mix of online and in-persons instruction. Gain valuable skills and expertise in high-demand industries, setting the stage for long-term career success.
- Shop Math
- Blueprint Reading
- Metrology
- Resume Writing
- GD&T
- ISO 13485
- OSHA-10 (2-Days & Virtual)
Timeline:
- Recruiting: Now through end of August
- Interviews: August/September
- Training: September/October
- Job Fairs: November
Laptop: Equip yourself with the tools you need to excel, ensuring you have the technology to support your learning journey.
Stipends: Receive financial support during your training period, easing any financial burdens and allowing you to focus on your studies. $550 per student up to 15 students._ up front and _ at completion
Access to Continuing Education Platform: Extend your learning beyond the program with access to a year-long continuing education platform, providing ongoing opportunities for growth and development. But it’s not just about the resources – it’s about the support and community that accompany them. ToolingU 1 year subscription a value of $950.
Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way, offering mentorship, guidance, and encouragement as you embark on this transformative journey. Don’t just dream of a better future – seize it with our training program. Join us and unlock your potential today! Opportunity for career advancement. Access to valuable resources and support. Acquisition of in-demand skills. Potential for higher earning potential.
"MassHire Programs & Services are funded in part by US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration grants. Additional details furnished upon request. MassHire Central is committed to universal access & procedures for requesting disability-related accommodations.”
IMPACT Cycle 7 Accelerator Pitch-Off
Hear the startups selected for the IMPACT Accelerator Program
pitch their innovation to a panel of industry experts.
AGENDA:
4:00pm: Networking
5:00pm: Welcome remarks
5:05 – 6:15pm: 8 IMPACT startups pitch their solutions
6:15 – 6:45pm: Fireside Chat
6:45 – 7:00pm: 7:00 Networking (+ Prize announcements)
7:00 - 8:00pm: Networking and program close
What is IMPACT?
The M2D2 IMPACT program is a 12-week accelerator program that will run for 7 cycles. The program aims to advance early-stage companies looking to reshape the future of healthcare. Selected companies will have the opportunity to engage with our sponsors' specialized research calls to help advance their business.
Each IMPACT Cycle closes with an IMPACT Accelerator Pitch-Off. The startups involved in the current cycle will pitch their technology to a panel of experts and innovators on medical device development.
The Cycle 7 Pitch-Off will feature an exciting fireside chat between Oncogenesis CEO Teresa Prego, and Senior Director of Venture Capital at Boston Scientific Craig Smith. They'll cover key topics like fundraising, reimbursement, pitch deck creation and more!
Calling all Investors, Medical Device Innovators, Biotech Entrepreneurs, and Life Sciences Industry Professionals:
Join the Massachusetts life sciences community as the startups from the Cycle 7 Cohort pitch their life sciences solution to a panel of judges. These startups are working with M2D2 to advance the commercialization of their technology through the IMPACT Accelerator Program, sponsored by a group of stakeholders from medtech organizations.
Beers & Gears Western Mass – MassMEP Event
Beers & Gears in Western Mass with Sinicon Plastics Inc.!
Beers & Gears is for Massachusetts Manufacturers to come together and learn more about today’s best practices in the manufacturing industry. The scope of Beer & Gears was created to focus on a Manufacturer and Brewery in regions across Massachusetts.
Please join us for this great event! As we spend some time learning more about Sinicon Plastics Inc., Sinicon provides custom molded parts made from specialty engineering resins for medical, military, aerospace and industrial applications. They are opening their doors for all Manufacturers to visit and get to know them and their best practices. This is a time to network with manufacturers in Western Mass. and learn more about workforce development, smart manufacturing, continuous improvement, and so much more from your region. Thanks again to our sponsor, Synagex, for helping us put this event together.
Western Mass., Manufacturers sign up today and join us as we tour Sinicon Plastics, and head over to Shire Beer Co. for networking and brewery production tours.
While this event will be held for Western Mass, there will be more Beer & Gears to follow in a region near you soon!
Supply Chain 101: Procurement Processes & Planning. Part II
Supply Chain 101: Procurement Processes & Planning
Part II
Understanding procurement processes helps businesses to save money, maintain quality, manage risks, enhance supplier relationships, and improve overall efficiency.
To help manufacturers better understand the basics of a well-managed supply chain and identify where resources should be focused to bring the most benefit to their organizations, CMTC (California’s MEP Center) and Manufacturer’s Edge (Colorado’s MEP Center) have partnered to develop a three-part "Supply Chain 101” webinar series.
During the second webinar in this series, you will learn about:
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Qualification & Due Diligence
- Supplier Terms & Conditions/Contract Management
- Supplier Performance Reviews & Scorecards
Please submit the form below to register to this webinar.
Free Business Resource Fair
Free Business Resource Fair
In Partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, and hosted by the Malden and Wakefield Area Chambers and the City of Malden, join us for a Free Resource Fair. If you are a business or nonprofit with questions about state resources available to help you grow, you should attend.
Fair is from 9:00am - 11:30am
Ticketed Panel Luncheon from 11:30 - 1:30 at Evviva Tratorria with guest panel featuring~ Small Business Experts.
- Peter Milano, Director of Strategy and Business Development, Mass Office of Business Development and
- Robert Nelson , Massachusetts District Director, US Small Business Administration
Learn more/Register below!
Central Mass Manufacturing Summit & Awards
This spring the Worcester Business Journal will be recognizing some of the area’s top manufacturing firms with our 9th annual Central Mass "Manufacturing Excellence Awards”. Winners will be profiled in the special section on Manufacturing in our April 1st issue of the Worcester Business Journal, and we’ll hold a special awards ceremony along with a keynote address and panel discussion on the manufacturing industry on April 23, 2024.
Stay tuned - 2024 winners will be announced in the April 1st edition!
THEY WILL BE RECOGNIZING MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
General Excellence – companies that are the best of the best.
Emerging Manufacturer/Rising Star - a company in business for 10 years or less that has made significant strides.
Product Design & Innovation - a company with either a new product or a change to an existing product that has been well-received in the marketplace.
Workforce Development & Productivity - a company that has worked to train workers for its systems or developed programs with area schools to train the incoming workforce.
Sustainability/Green Manufacturing - a company that has made strides to reduce its carbon footprint and become more eco-friendly, either through its operations or its products.
Collaboration in Manufacturing - a company that has developed unique partnerships to move its business and the industry forward.
Manufacturing Champion - recognition of an individual who has worked to improve and support the manufacturing industry in this region.
This annual event features a special awards ceremony, keynote address and panel discussion on the state of the manufacturing industry, along with an opportunity for networking and a cocktail reception.
Sponsorships still available! For further information or questions, contact [email protected].
FORGE Spring Startup Showcase
Dassault Systems 3D Experience Lab 175 Wyman Street, WalthamJoin FORGE for the Spring Startup Showcase at 3DEXPERIENCE Lab at Dassault Systemes - 175 Wyman Street, Earth Building, Waltham.
The event brings together emerging, local hardtech companies, manufacturers, investors, and other ecosystem collaborators, with 15-20 startups exhibiting their products for networking, and selected startups pitching for FORGE Product Development Grants.
Some 150 to 200 attendees will join a celebration of the local hardtech innovation community.
4:30pm - Welcome, Networking and Startup Exhibition Open
5:30pm - Opening Remarks
6:00 pm - Startup Pitches
6:45 pm - Judges Deliberations and Open Networking
7:15pm - Award Presentations
Manufacturing Your Future: “Navigating Advanced Technologies in the Workforce”
May 9th, 2024
3rd Annual Manufacturing Your Future:
"Navigating Advanced Technologies in the Workforce"
NEW INFORMATION RELEASED!!! Our Keynote Speaker, Jane Arnold and breakout room Facilitators!! Click the link below for more specific information!!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the newest trends and innovations in manufacturing at Manufacturing your Future "Navigating Advanced Technologies in the Workforce". Registration is open and the breakout rooms have been set. Visit the event site by clicking the button below to learn more about the sessions and get yourself registered. Manufacturers reach out to your MassMEP Business Development Advisor for a code to register at no charge!
Unlocking Your Company’s Growth Potential
Feeling stuck? Thinking about unlocking your growth potential?
MassMEP with Scale 360 have an opportunity that will provide answers and solutions to those questions. Scale 360 has put together an exclusive program for C-Suite manufacturing leaders that will provide manufacturers with vital insights and actionable tools to assess their current operations, chart a growth trajectory, and scale effectively. By its conclusion, participants will possess a crystal-clear roadmap and a robust strategy to catapult them to their ambitious growth milestones.
More on the Unlocking Your Company's Growth Potential:
- Comprehensive 4-Module Curriculum: Encompasses Business Planning, Team Building, Lead Generation, and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Duration and Format: The Cohort consists of 40 total hours of training, with 10 hours of training per module. Training sessions are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3:30PM, amounting to 5 hours of training weekly.
- Dates for the Fall Cohort: The upcoming Fall Cohort is scheduled from September 30th to November 20th, conducted remotely via Zoom.
- Limited Enrollment: Enrollment is capped at 15 manufacturers for the Fall Cohort, ensuring an intimate and impactful learning environment.
- Team Attendance: Each manufacturer may include up to 7 employees in the Cohort, promoting comprehensive team development.
- Materials Provided: Participants will receive a 50-page workbook and have access to over 20 editable business growth templates, enhancing the learning experience and application of strategies.
- High Satisfaction: Past cohort participants have rated the program highly, with a Net Promoter Score of 9.7, reflecting high participant satisfaction and recommendation likelihood.
Who Should Attend?
C-Suite, Leadership, Presidents, Management and if you are in one of these position and have a team of leaders that could also benefit, they would also be a correct fit.
I want in! How do I register? Easy, fill in the form below and a MassMEP or Scale 360 Representative will reach out to you to complete your setup and logistics for the program.
Deadline to register for the cohort is August 2, 2024.