Technology
Marketing & Sales Consortium Grant Info Session
MassMEP and The Greater Westfield Chamber invite you to attend an information session regarding a collaborative Marketing and Sales 7-part training, fully grant funded, and with area businesses such as Mestek Inc. This consortium is designed to equip companies with the tools, tactics and plans needed to bring your company to the next level of sales and revenue. This offering is ideal for manufacturers looking to accelerate their sales growth.
Join us at the information session to:
- Learn about the 7-part workshop included in the MassMEP’s Marketing & Sales training consortium
- Join Mestek in a collaborative to develop new markets, a marketing strategy, and branding materials, and to overhaul your lead generation process.
- Learn how MassMEP can help you prepare and apply for the training funds through the Workforce Training Fund’s General Grant Program for consortium
- Meet fellow Westfield Chamber Members
What is a consortium grant?
A consortium grant provides small to medium size companies an approach to continuous improvement training and manufacturing skills development with minimal cost, time and administrative responsibilities.
Did you know? Each year the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses under the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). Why not be one of the next companies?
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Lunch & Learn – Virtual
Manufacturers in the DoD supply chain are required to have adequate information security measures in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Starting in 2020, independent auditors will be assessing manufacturers' security posture, which will determine which contracts they can bid. This session will provide an overview of these requirements and the various options available to ensure compliance with them.
This communication was prepared under contract with the State of Vermont, as fiscal agent for the New England Collaborative, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the New England Collaborative and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the participating states.
Cyber Security: What You Need to Know
"Cyber Security is an important aspect for all small businesses. This webinar will review the basics and requirements of small businesses and customer privacy.
Presented by Walter Manninen, Senior Business Advisor and Financial Specialist of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Northeast Regional Office."
MLSC 2021 Tax Incentive Program Info Session
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) will be launching the next round of the Tax Incentive program supporting companies engaged in life sciences research and development, commercialization and manufacturing in Massachusetts. The program provides incentives to companies, of all sizes, looking to expand their efforts by creating new, long-term jobs in Massachusetts.
The MLSC will be holding an informational session for companies wanting to learn more about the eligibility requirements of the Tax Incentive program. Join us on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. To help ensure the safety of everyone attending the meeting, we encourage attendees to wear a mask. In addition, we will arrange the room for optimal social distancing to the best of our ability.
If you are unable to join us in-person or would feel more comfortable, the MLSC will be offering two virtual information sessions:
The MLSC will be accepting applications for the Tax Incentive program from Dec. 6, 2021 – Feb. 4, 2022. Learn more about the program.
A special thank you to our partners at Cummings Properties for hosting.
What is going on with OSHA and the world of Safety with a Special Guest from the DIA
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Where in the world is Darcy Cook and what is going on with OSHA? Join us for this one-hour webinar and Darcy will get everyone caught up on what's happening with Safety Trainers and updates across the board for OSHA and safety.
NEW!! Darcy will have a special guest with her for the one-hour webinar, Maryann Falvey. In June 2022 Maryann Falvey became the new Director at the Office of Safety for the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). She has enjoyed a long career managing health, workers compensation automobile related injuries and brings with her knowledge of claims and risk mitigation. Maryann dipped her toes into the world of casualty insurance first working as a multi line adjuster for Liberty Mutual, later as a manager for AON, where she and her team worked with cities and towns of Connecticut. More recently, Maryann brought the benefits of wearable technology, to employers in the USA, Europe and Asia as the Global Worker Safety Strategist for AIG Insurance. In between, Maryann operated a very successful consulting firm providing risk prevention and workers compensation services to employers such as Whirlpool, and Veolia Transportation and claims mitigation services to automobile insurers such as Hertz, Safety, Amica, Arbella, OneBeacon, Electric and Travelers’ Insurance companies. She has worked with several start-up corporations and is an expert and published author on the use of the Graston Technique a means to prevent and reverse musculoskeletal risk.
Join Darcy, Maryann and the MassMEP team as Darcy reviews the OSHA changes in the past two years, and we chat with Maryann about what's new at the DIA and some funding options that will be available to Massachusetts Manufacturers.
The 18th Annual Northeast Lean Conference
"AMPLIFYING LEAN: THE COLLABORATION EFFECT"
The 18th Annual Northeast Lean Conference is coming to Springfield MA on September 28-29, 2022.
2 Days! 5 Tracks! 4 Keynotes! The Community of Lean Lounge & Lean After Dark! Networking! Benchmarking! Live, In-Person at The MassMutual Center, or Stream it Live on Whova on your phone, tablet or desktop.
Can't join us in person? Stream the event LIVE through Whova on your mobile device or desktop.
Did you know these tax incentive options existed for Manufacturers looking to grow?
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Tax Incentives for Real Estate Expansion Projects
Manufacturing companies that have expansion plans may benefit from a variety of state and local tax incentives. Whether a company plans to renovate an existing facility, relocate, construct a new facility, create or retain jobs, there are available resources that can help to reduce the cost associated with a real estate investment. With the surge of increased construction and labor costs, rising gas prices and interest rates, these tax incentives more than ever for businesses.
By leveraging tax incentives, companies can save thousands – or even millions – of dollars. However, timing is essential. Otherwise, companies could leave substantial cash on the table.
In this webinar, Lynn Tokarczyk, government tax incentives consultant and president of Business Development Strategies, Inc., will discuss how to identify, negotiate, and secure valuable government tax incentives, including:
- State Tax Credits
- State Abandoned Building Tax Deductions
- Municipal Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
- Municipal Personal Property Tax Relief
- Municipal Special Tax Assessment (STA)
MFG Day 2022
Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to fill 4 million high-skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs over the next decade, MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.
While some MFG Day events may look slightly different than in the past, we are excited that many companies will be opening their doors for in-person events. Manufacturing is at the heart of some of the most impactful work done in response to the pandemic and we are excited to shine a spotlight on manufacturing careers.
Boston Centerless: MFG Day at Boston Centerless
Interested in the manufacturing industry? Explore Boston Centerless as we invite you on a journey through our facility! Boston Centerless supplies customers worldwide with precision ground bar materials for close tolerance CNC Swiss machining applications. The company also provides grinding services for customer-supplied materials and components, and provides CNC Swiss consulting services.