Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit & Excellence Awards
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 2:30 - 6:00 PM
Worcester Business Journal is proud to present our 8th annual Central Mass Manufacturing Summit and Excellence Awards program.
Winners will be profiled in the special section on Manufacturing in our April 3rd issue of the Worcester Business Journal and honored at a special awards event and forum on April 25, 2023 at the College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center.
The 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.
Manufacturers have been faced with tremendous challenges over the past few years, including significantly disrupted supply chains, major workforce shortages, along with automation and productivity issues.
In this special forum, our panel of industry and manufacturing leaders will discuss the disruptions and the trends and issues shaping the direction of their companies and the industry.
Stay tuned - more details and speaker lineup coming soon!
For event questions, contact [email protected].
CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session
The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions.
Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session.
Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023.
CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session
The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions.
Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session.
Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023.
CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session
The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions.
Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session.
Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023.
Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing
May 19, 2023
2nd Annual Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 "is a journey of continued improvement & innovation through advanced technologies,
process enhancements and integrated information that provides manufacturing companies a competitive advantage.”
-Tom Andrellos, Former MassMEP Director of Growth & Innovation
This event is for Massachusetts Manufacturers to come together and take a deep dive through the components of Industry 4.0, a view of SMART Manufacturing, and key takeaways on the importance of building a roadmap in Smart Manufacturing to remain competitive and see direct impacts to the bottom line.
Subject Matter Experts will be speaking to Smart Manufacturing Roadmapping, IIoT, Automation, Additive, CyberSecurity, and so much more. Expect to see these subject matter experts speaking and exhibiting along with other experts in this field at the event.
You can find more details on the event website here!
CONNEXª Massachusetts Product Launch
STRENGTHEN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN & SOURCE LOCAL WITH CONNEXª MASSACHUSETTS
This invitation only event will be held at AccuRounds in Avon, Massachusetts where you will learn more about the CONNEX Massachusetts and CONNEX Marketplace platform with a tour of the AccuRounds facilities.
CONNEX Massachusetts is an online platform that connects all Massachusetts manufacturers into a single, accurate, searchable supply-chain database. CONNEX Marketplace is the national platform that would cost each company $500 per year, per company location.
During the launch, MassMEP, WPI, UMass Lowell, MIT, FORGE, MassRobotics, MassTech Collaborative, AIM & the BIC, known as the Massachusetts Manufacturing Ecosystem, are coming together to celebrate the kickoff for CONNEXª Massachusetts.
This is a great opportunity for Massachusetts based companies to receive lifetime national access to CONNEX Marketplace, as well as network with other individuals who have already registered for this supply chain database.
Click CONNEXª Massachusetts to join the database today! For more information contact [email protected].
CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session
The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions.
Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session.
Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023.
CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session
The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions.
Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session.
Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023.
CONNEX LIVE Registration Event
Register Live for CONNEX with the MassMEP Team Subject Matter Experts
- Enhance your supply chain strength and visualization.
- Increase your bottom line.
- Communicate needs with other local and national manufacturers.
Add this to your calendar and click here to register to attend. See you there!
CONNEX Massachusetts Registration & Training Session
The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions.
Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session.
Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023.
Broadband & Digital Equity Summit
Internet for All: Broadband & Digital Equity Summit
The Executive Office of Economic Development, Massachusetts Broadband Institute, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration invite you to the Internet for All: Massachusetts Broadband & Digital Equity Summit in Worcester.
This day long workshop will bring together critical stakeholders in Massachusetts from the federal, state, tribal, and local governments, industry, and other key collaborators to discuss coordination on broadband efforts as the state prepares to receive significant broadband funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Connecting all people in Massachusetts to affordable, reliable high-speed internet is critical to our economic stability and this event will provide an opportunity for us to discuss ways we can work together to efficiently and effectively utilize these federal dollars to the maximum extent. Check back here for proposed agenda topics.
Additional Details
There is no fee to attend this event. Lunch will be provided. If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Julia Pulidindi at (202) 748-7878 or [email protected] by Friday, June 2, 2023.
Upon request, accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided by calling (202) 748-7878 or emailing [email protected] by Friday, June 2, 2023.
Also upon request, voice interpretation services will be made available by contacting Julia Pulidindi at (202) 748-7878 or [email protected] by Friday, June 2, 2023.
CONNEX LIVE Registration Event
Register Live for CONNEX with the MassMEP Team Subject Matter Experts
- Enhance your supply chain strength and visualization.
- Increase your bottom line.
- Communicate needs with other local and national manufacturers.
Add this to your calendar and click here to register to attend. See you there!