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	<title>Ep. 116 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode June, July &#038; August</title>
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	<title>Ep. 115 Pricing Geek? Self named and unapologetically so!</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Everything happens for a reason. The universe is talking to you. Karma. You name it and we can always find a way to come up with a reason as to why we are in the same room as someone, bought something with a surprise discount or, hit the lottery. This [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Everything happens for a reason. The universe is talking to you. Karma. You name it and we can always find a way to come up with a reason as to why we are in the same room as someone, bought something with a surprise discount or, hit the lottery. This ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Ep. 114 Manufacturing Uncut the Full Recap Episode &#8211; April</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 16:04:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We step outside of the podcast box for this episode and bring in two of our colleagues to recap the events with us. Olivia Antonelli and Matt Berard joined us to talk through the month of April and to hear our funnier than usual bad manufacturing joke. Don&#8217;t forget if [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>Ep. 113 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, March</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Ep. 112 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, February</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Our February Recap episode tells the story of three events that took the entire month of February to take place in the last three days of the month! Take a listen and don&#8217;t forget you can always learn more about MassMEP on our YouTube Channel.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our February Recap episode tells the story of three events that took the entire month of February to take place in the last three days of the month! Take a listen and don&#8217;t forget you can always learn more about MassMEP on our YouTube Channel.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our February Recap episode tells the story of three events that took the entire month of February to take place in the last three days of the month! Take a listen and don&#8217;t forget you can always learn more about MassMEP on our YouTube Channel.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ep. 111 Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-111-revolutionizing-manufacturing-with-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with our MassMEP team, Olivia, Matt, Ron and Gary to talk about how we are revolutionizing manufacturing with AI. We hit topics on why AI matters in manufacturing, solving pain points, and overcoming the barriers to AI adoption. There may be a few fun tools we talk [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with our MassMEP team, Olivia, Matt, Ron and Gary to talk about how we are revolutionizing manufacturing with AI. We hit topics on why AI matters in manufacturing, solving pain points, and overcoming the barriers to AI adoption. There may be ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Ep. 110 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, January</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-110-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-january/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We take some time to recap all things January 2025 and a few minutes as we look into February. Learn about who, what and where the MassMEP team went in the month of January. A lot of events, in a very LONG month. We also reach out into the month [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We take some time to recap all things January 2025 and a few minutes as we look into February. Learn about who, what and where the MassMEP team went in the month of January. A lot of events, in a very LONG month. We also reach out into the month ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Ep. 109 New Episode, Same Certification Process</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-109-new-episode-same-certification-process/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with our Cybersecurity regulars, Peter Morin &#38; John Sinopoli from Synagex, to catch us up with CMMC. While things have changed it seems they have also stayed the same with a few adjustments. If you are a manufacturer that is taking the next steps to gain your [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with our Cybersecurity regulars, Peter Morin &#38; John Sinopoli from Synagex, to catch us up with CMMC. While things have changed it seems they have also stayed the same with a few adjustments. If you are a manufacturer that is taking the ne]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with our Cybersecurity regulars, Peter Morin &#38; John Sinopoli from Synagex, to catch us up with CMMC. While things have changed it seems they have also stayed the same with a few adjustments. If you are a manufacturer that is taking the next steps to gain your [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with our Cybersecurity regulars, Peter Morin &#38; John Sinopoli from Synagex, to catch us up with CMMC. While things have changed it seems they have also stayed the same with a few adjustments. If you are a manufacturer that is taking the next steps to gain your [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Podcast-Master-4-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 108 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, December &#038; 2024</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-108-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-december-2024/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In our annual New Years Eve special we had a new twist this year with Kristy and Matt as we did a recap on the whole year at MassMEP. Where insights meet antics—join the NYE crew for a bold recap of December, 2024 and what we are looking forward to [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our annual New Years Eve special we had a new twist this year with Kristy and Matt as we did a recap on the whole year at MassMEP. Where insights meet antics—join the NYE crew for a bold recap of December, 2024 and what we are looking forward to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In our annual New Years Eve special we had a new twist this year with Kristy and Matt as we did a recap on the whole year at MassMEP. Where insights meet antics—join the NYE crew for a bold recap of December, 2024 and what we are looking forward to [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 107 Fame or Fortune</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-107-fame-or-fortune/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with the MassMEP Workforce Development Team, Matt and Salena to talk about what they have been doing, where they are looking to go and how they will get there with the new workforce development department at MassMEP. If you would like more information about the workforce development [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with the MassMEP Workforce Development Team, Matt and Salena to talk about what they have been doing, where they are looking to go and how they will get there with the new workforce development department at MassMEP. If you would like more in]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with the MassMEP Workforce Development Team, Matt and Salena to talk about what they have been doing, where they are looking to go and how they will get there with the new workforce development department at MassMEP. If you would like more information about the workforce development [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with the MassMEP Workforce Development Team, Matt and Salena to talk about what they have been doing, where they are looking to go and how they will get there with the new workforce development department at MassMEP. If you would like more information about the workforce development [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Podcast-Master-25-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 106 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, November</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-106-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-november/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down and go through what happened in the month of November to realize that we actually do a lot more in November than thought. We are also surprised with ourselves that we have not talked about our newest addition at MassMEP, the Massmep.org website! Always a lot to [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down and go through what happened in the month of November to realize that we actually do a lot more in November than thought. We are also surprised with ourselves that we have not talked about our newest addition at MassMEP, the Massmep.org websi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down and go through what happened in the month of November to realize that we actually do a lot more in November than thought. We are also surprised with ourselves that we have not talked about our newest addition at MassMEP, the Massmep.org website! Always a lot to [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Podcast-Master-11-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 105 &#8220;Double Whammy&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-105-double-whammy/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[There have been a lot of changes in the month of November and we knew we needed to sit down with our subject matter experts to help us navigate these new waters. The Workforce Training Funds have undergone a big change, so we asked our subject matter experts, Lisa Derby [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There have been a lot of changes in the month of November and we knew we needed to sit down with our subject matter experts to help us navigate these new waters. The Workforce Training Funds have undergone a big change, so we asked our subject matter exp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There have been a lot of changes in the month of November and we knew we needed to sit down with our subject matter experts to help us navigate these new waters. The Workforce Training Funds have undergone a big change, so we asked our subject matter experts, Lisa Derby [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There have been a lot of changes in the month of November and we knew we needed to sit down with our subject matter experts to help us navigate these new waters. The Workforce Training Funds have undergone a big change, so we asked our subject matter experts, Lisa Derby [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Podcast-Master-22.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 104 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, October</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-104-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-october/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We had the luxury to sit down with a group of guests in-person to recap October, AKA, Manufacturing Month and the importance of doing events such as the Strategic Resource Showcase. Brooke Thomson from AIM and Kathie Mahoney from MassMEP sat with us for the first part of the episode [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had the luxury to sit down with a group of guests in-person to recap October, AKA, Manufacturing Month and the importance of doing events such as the Strategic Resource Showcase. Brooke Thomson from AIM and Kathie Mahoney from MassMEP sat with us for ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We had the luxury to sit down with a group of guests in-person to recap October, AKA, Manufacturing Month and the importance of doing events such as the Strategic Resource Showcase. Brooke Thomson from AIM and Kathie Mahoney from MassMEP sat with us for the first part of the episode [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121506/c1e-3nv5fk2qjxbk9m9x-qdo7w8gjc23x-d9jenh.mp3" length="45903064" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had the luxury to sit down with a group of guests in-person to recap October, AKA, Manufacturing Month and the importance of doing events such as the Strategic Resource Showcase. Brooke Thomson from AIM and Kathie Mahoney from MassMEP sat with us for the first part of the episode [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Podcast-Master-10-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 103 You Need to Have Dreams!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-103-you-need-to-have-dreams/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with our colleagues, Olivia Antonelli, Joe Simao &#38; Gary Tavares to talk about the importance of their roles at MassMEP and Manufacturing Day. Talking about the importance of Manufacturing day allowed us to reflect on what we dreamed about becoming as kids. It also took us down [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with our colleagues, Olivia Antonelli, Joe Simao &#38; Gary Tavares to talk about the importance of their roles at MassMEP and Manufacturing Day. Talking about the importance of Manufacturing day allowed us to reflect on what we dreamed about]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with our colleagues, Olivia Antonelli, Joe Simao &#38; Gary Tavares to talk about the importance of their roles at MassMEP and Manufacturing Day. Talking about the importance of Manufacturing day allowed us to reflect on what we dreamed about becoming as kids. It also took us down [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with our colleagues, Olivia Antonelli, Joe Simao &#38; Gary Tavares to talk about the importance of their roles at MassMEP and Manufacturing Day. Talking about the importance of Manufacturing day allowed us to reflect on what we dreamed about becoming as kids. It also took us down [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Podcast-Master-16-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 102 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, September</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-102-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-september/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This episode we recap the month of September and sprinkle in a little August. We start looking ahead to fall and Manufacturing Day/Month for October.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode we recap the month of September and sprinkle in a little August. We start looking ahead to fall and Manufacturing Day/Month for October.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode we recap the month of September and sprinkle in a little August. We start looking ahead to fall and Manufacturing Day/Month for October.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode we recap the month of September and sprinkle in a little August. We start looking ahead to fall and Manufacturing Day/Month for October.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Podcast-Master-9-1.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>00:49:39</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Podcast-Master-9-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 101 &#8220;Combing the Desert&#8221; for Funding</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-101-combing-the-desert-for-funding/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=48366</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Can you guess which Movie parody this podcast will reference? If you can, you will fit right in with this episodes guest, Kim Hunter, MassMEP Grants Manager II. We take some time with Kim to discuss what is available for funding for Manufacturers now, what may be available, and how [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can you guess which Movie parody this podcast will reference? If you can, you will fit right in with this episodes guest, Kim Hunter, MassMEP Grants Manager II. We take some time with Kim to discuss what is available for funding for Manufacturers now, wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can you guess which Movie parody this podcast will reference? If you can, you will fit right in with this episodes guest, Kim Hunter, MassMEP Grants Manager II. We take some time with Kim to discuss what is available for funding for Manufacturers now, what may be available, and how [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121509/c1e-9nvgfd6ponfd10n8-347on1qnf503-jb1mfp.mp3" length="31943425" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can you guess which Movie parody this podcast will reference? If you can, you will fit right in with this episodes guest, Kim Hunter, MassMEP Grants Manager II. We take some time with Kim to discuss what is available for funding for Manufacturers now, what may be available, and how [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:33:16</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Podcast-Master-15.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 100 &#8220;Do We Get a Buzzer?&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-100-do-we-get-a-buzzer/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It has been four years in the making and we have reached a milestone with the 100TH Podcast Episode. This one&#8217;s for those that listen, thank us for making them, laugh, bring insights, and doing what we do each day! This episode, the other 99, and the hundred more to [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It has been four years in the making and we have reached a milestone with the 100TH Podcast Episode. This one&#8217;s for those that listen, thank us for making them, laugh, bring insights, and doing what we do each day! This episode, the other 99, and t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It has been four years in the making and we have reached a milestone with the 100TH Podcast Episode. This one&#8217;s for those that listen, thank us for making them, laugh, bring insights, and doing what we do each day! This episode, the other 99, and the hundred more to [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121510/c1e-rz1giw9kzwu2on8z-gpz7wo03fno0-pk9rpc.mp3" length="52707746" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It has been four years in the making and we have reached a milestone with the 100TH Podcast Episode. This one&#8217;s for those that listen, thank us for making them, laugh, bring insights, and doing what we do each day! This episode, the other 99, and the hundred more to [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:54:54</itunes:duration>
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	<title>Ep. 99 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, July</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-99-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-july/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We go through all the happenings in July at MassMEP. While we as a country celebrate our independence day, we at MassMEP find ways to celebrate our Manufacturers and team in the month of July a little differently! You can always reach out to us with podcast topics, learn about [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We go through all the happenings in July at MassMEP. While we as a country celebrate our independence day, we at MassMEP find ways to celebrate our Manufacturers and team in the month of July a little differently! You can always reach out to us with podc]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 98 The Wild West of AI</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-98-the-wild-west-of-ai/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We gathered at the OK Corral with three of our team members, Ellen Ellsworth, Director of Innovative Growth Services, Ron Giard and &#8220;Wild&#8221; Bill Goldstucker, both Business Development Advisors to dig into the who, what and why of AI. There were also some A-Ha moments about how much we actually [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We gathered at the OK Corral with three of our team members, Ellen Ellsworth, Director of Innovative Growth Services, Ron Giard and &#8220;Wild&#8221; Bill Goldstucker, both Business Development Advisors to dig into the who, what and why of AI. There wer]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We gathered at the OK Corral with three of our team members, Ellen Ellsworth, Director of Innovative Growth Services, Ron Giard and &#8220;Wild&#8221; Bill Goldstucker, both Business Development Advisors to dig into the who, what and why of AI. There were also some A-Ha moments about how much we actually [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We gathered at the OK Corral with three of our team members, Ellen Ellsworth, Director of Innovative Growth Services, Ron Giard and &#8220;Wild&#8221; Bill Goldstucker, both Business Development Advisors to dig into the who, what and why of AI. There were also some A-Ha moments about how much we actually [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Podcast-Master-12.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 97 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, June</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-97-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-june/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us as we recap the month of June and bring light to an old favorite returning in September, The Mash-Up and our Innovation &#38; Libations event in July!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us as we recap the month of June and bring light to an old favorite returning in September, The Mash-Up and our Innovation &#38; Libations event in July!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us as we recap the month of June and bring light to an old favorite returning in September, The Mash-Up and our Innovation &#38; Libations event in July!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we recap the month of June and bring light to an old favorite returning in September, The Mash-Up and our Innovation &#38; Libations event in July!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Podcast-Master-7.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 97 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, June</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Podcast-Master-7.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 96: Breakout to Breakdown with the Top 3 Session Reviews</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-96-breakout-to-breakdown-with-the-top-3-session-reviews/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We do a quick breakdown the top three breakout sessions from the Manufacturing Your Future event in May. There may be some surprises along the way on how we got to the top three and how Kevin&#8217;s top pick is right on point. If you missed the event and want [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We do a quick breakdown the top three breakout sessions from the Manufacturing Your Future event in May. There may be some surprises along the way on how we got to the top three and how Kevin&#8217;s top pick is right on point. If you missed the event an]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We do a quick breakdown the top three breakout sessions from the Manufacturing Your Future event in May. There may be some surprises along the way on how we got to the top three and how Kevin&#8217;s top pick is right on point. If you missed the event and want [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We do a quick breakdown the top three breakout sessions from the Manufacturing Your Future event in May. There may be some surprises along the way on how we got to the top three and how Kevin&#8217;s top pick is right on point. If you missed the event and want [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Podcast-Master-9.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 95 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, May</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-95-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-may/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The month we recap MassMEP&#8217;s largest event of the year, Manufacturing Your Future. We review the day, possibly start a new trend by giving out &#8220;made-up&#8221; awards, talk to the Registration team and our Director of Innovation Growth Services in &#8220;real time.&#8221; If you couldn&#8217;t attend this is an overview [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The month we recap MassMEP&#8217;s largest event of the year, Manufacturing Your Future. We review the day, possibly start a new trend by giving out &#8220;made-up&#8221; awards, talk to the Registration team and our Director of Innovation Growth Service]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The month we recap MassMEP&#8217;s largest event of the year, Manufacturing Your Future. We review the day, possibly start a new trend by giving out &#8220;made-up&#8221; awards, talk to the Registration team and our Director of Innovation Growth Services in &#8220;real time.&#8221; If you couldn&#8217;t attend this is an overview [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The month we recap MassMEP&#8217;s largest event of the year, Manufacturing Your Future. We review the day, possibly start a new trend by giving out &#8220;made-up&#8221; awards, talk to the Registration team and our Director of Innovation Growth Services in &#8220;real time.&#8221; If you couldn&#8217;t attend this is an overview [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Podcast-Master-6-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 94 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, April</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-94-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-april/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 21:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=35926</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This month we recap April, as it was a month of Beers, Gears, Divide and Conquer for one day of three events from Morning to night. For one fo those events, MassMEP has the luxury of sponsoring the Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit &#38; Excellence Awards. This event honors manufacturers [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This month we recap April, as it was a month of Beers, Gears, Divide and Conquer for one day of three events from Morning to night. For one fo those events, MassMEP has the luxury of sponsoring the Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit &#38; Ex]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This month we recap April, as it was a month of Beers, Gears, Divide and Conquer for one day of three events from Morning to night. For one fo those events, MassMEP has the luxury of sponsoring the Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit &#38; Excellence Awards. This event honors manufacturers [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This month we recap April, as it was a month of Beers, Gears, Divide and Conquer for one day of three events from Morning to night. For one fo those events, MassMEP has the luxury of sponsoring the Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit &#38; Excellence Awards. This event honors manufacturers [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Podcast-Master-5.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 93 A First Look at Manufacturing Your Future with&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-93-a-first-look-at-manufacturing-your-future-with/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=35740</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Hayley, Kevin and our special guests, Jane Arnold &#38; Kristy Grignon. Jane, our keynote speaker, joined us for this episode to tell us why these events are so important for Manufacturers. We also found out which breakout room she is looking forward to the most on May 9th. Registration for [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hayley, Kevin and our special guests, Jane Arnold &#38; Kristy Grignon. Jane, our keynote speaker, joined us for this episode to tell us why these events are so important for Manufacturers. We also found out which breakout room she is looking forward to ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hayley, Kevin and our special guests, Jane Arnold &#38; Kristy Grignon. Jane, our keynote speaker, joined us for this episode to tell us why these events are so important for Manufacturers. We also found out which breakout room she is looking forward to the most on May 9th. Registration for [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121517/c1e-gw1jhm7pv6u210jk-ndzkog5jcz6r-yazklf.mp3" length="34612703" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hayley, Kevin and our special guests, Jane Arnold &#38; Kristy Grignon. Jane, our keynote speaker, joined us for this episode to tell us why these events are so important for Manufacturers. We also found out which breakout room she is looking forward to the most on May 9th. Registration for [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Podcast-Master-6.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 92 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, March</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-92-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-march/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=35489</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Our monthly recap for March! We speak about Women&#8217;s Day Workshop and all the great value add&#8217;s. If you missed it, lucky for you as you can catch the panel in the Podcast Ep. 91. We hit on all area&#8217;s for the MMAP Cybersecurity Information webinar. If you need more [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our monthly recap for March! We speak about Women&#8217;s Day Workshop and all the great value add&#8217;s. If you missed it, lucky for you as you can catch the panel in the Podcast Ep. 91. We hit on all area&#8217;s for the MMAP Cybersecurity Informatio]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our monthly recap for March! We speak about Women&#8217;s Day Workshop and all the great value add&#8217;s. If you missed it, lucky for you as you can catch the panel in the Podcast Ep. 91. We hit on all area&#8217;s for the MMAP Cybersecurity Information webinar. If you need more [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121518/c1e-qwgphdkx49f0djo5-qdo7w82xcww2-mdx6ra.mp3" length="33297740" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our monthly recap for March! We speak about Women&#8217;s Day Workshop and all the great value add&#8217;s. If you missed it, lucky for you as you can catch the panel in the Podcast Ep. 91. We hit on all area&#8217;s for the MMAP Cybersecurity Information webinar. If you need more [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 92 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, March</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Podcast-Master-4.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 91 Women In Manufacturing</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-91-women-in-manufacturing/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=35373</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This episode we get away from our usual format and bring you to our Women in Manufacturing Workshop event. The event is held every year in March to celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day &#38; Women&#8217;s History Month. This session takes you right into the room with our Moderator, Kristy Grignon, Senior [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode we get away from our usual format and bring you to our Women in Manufacturing Workshop event. The event is held every year in March to celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day &#38; Women&#8217;s History Month. This session takes you right ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode we get away from our usual format and bring you to our Women in Manufacturing Workshop event. The event is held every year in March to celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day &#38; Women&#8217;s History Month. This session takes you right into the room with our Moderator, Kristy Grignon, Senior [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 90 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, February</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-90-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-february/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with one of our regulars, Senior Director of Business Development and SME in finding great items made in Mass, Kristy Grignon to recap February. This month has one extra day that &#8220;doesn&#8217;t really exists,&#8221; and are we glad it did this year! Take a listen to get [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with one of our regulars, Senior Director of Business Development and SME in finding great items made in Mass, Kristy Grignon to recap February. This month has one extra day that &#8220;doesn&#8217;t really exists,&#8221; and are we glad it d]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with one of our regulars, Senior Director of Business Development and SME in finding great items made in Mass, Kristy Grignon to recap February. This month has one extra day that &#8220;doesn&#8217;t really exists,&#8221; and are we glad it did this year! Take a listen to get [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with one of our regulars, Senior Director of Business Development and SME in finding great items made in Mass, Kristy Grignon to recap February. This month has one extra day that &#8220;doesn&#8217;t really exists,&#8221; and are we glad it did this year! Take a listen to get [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Podcast-Master-3-2.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 89 Brute Force, Credential Stuffing &#038; Security Appliance, more than what you originally thought!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-89-brute-force-credential-stuffing-security-appliance-more-than-what-you-originally-thought/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with our friends at Synagex, John, Pete &#38; Matt, to dig into the details on Brute Force, Credential Stuffing &#38; Security Appliance. We originally thought this was an episode about a new video game they were releasing, but quickly realized how valid and scary each of these [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with our friends at Synagex, John, Pete &#38; Matt, to dig into the details on Brute Force, Credential Stuffing &#38; Security Appliance. We originally thought this was an episode about a new video game they were releasing, but quickly realiz]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with our friends at Synagex, John, Pete &#38; Matt, to dig into the details on Brute Force, Credential Stuffing &#38; Security Appliance. We originally thought this was an episode about a new video game they were releasing, but quickly realized how valid and scary each of these [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with our friends at Synagex, John, Pete &#38; Matt, to dig into the details on Brute Force, Credential Stuffing &#38; Security Appliance. We originally thought this was an episode about a new video game they were releasing, but quickly realized how valid and scary each of these [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Podcast-Master-2-2.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 88 Manufacturing Uncut &#8211; The Full Recap Episode, January</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-88-manufacturing-uncut-the-full-recap-episode-january/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[January was a full month for MassMEP in events, social media and the manufacturing network. For our audience that would like more information about our events, click here.If you weren&#8217;t able to watch and want to catch up on our Unleash Potential Your Next Hire is Uniquely Abled, visit our [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[January was a full month for MassMEP in events, social media and the manufacturing network. For our audience that would like more information about our events, click here.If you weren&#8217;t able to watch and want to catch up on our Unleash Potential Yo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[January was a full month for MassMEP in events, social media and the manufacturing network. For our audience that would like more information about our events, click here.If you weren&#8217;t able to watch and want to catch up on our Unleash Potential Your Next Hire is Uniquely Abled, visit our [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[January was a full month for MassMEP in events, social media and the manufacturing network. For our audience that would like more information about our events, click here.If you weren&#8217;t able to watch and want to catch up on our Unleash Potential Your Next Hire is Uniquely Abled, visit our [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ep.-87-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 87 Time Machine&#8230;Past or Future?</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-87-time-machine-past-or-future/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:49:22 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=34602</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with semi-retired supply chain professional and manufacturing legend, John Kovach and our very own Supply Chain Program Specialist, Olivia Antonelli to talk about Supply Chain. The overarching umbrella of supply chain, what supply chain looks like today in Massachusetts and where it is headed. We start the [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with semi-retired supply chain professional and manufacturing legend, John Kovach and our very own Supply Chain Program Specialist, Olivia Antonelli to talk about Supply Chain. The overarching umbrella of supply chain, what supply chain looks]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with semi-retired supply chain professional and manufacturing legend, John Kovach and our very own Supply Chain Program Specialist, Olivia Antonelli to talk about Supply Chain. The overarching umbrella of supply chain, what supply chain looks like today in Massachusetts and where it is headed. We start the [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with semi-retired supply chain professional and manufacturing legend, John Kovach and our very own Supply Chain Program Specialist, Olivia Antonelli to talk about Supply Chain. The overarching umbrella of supply chain, what supply chain looks like today in Massachusetts and where it is headed. We start the [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 87 Time Machine&#8230;Past or Future?</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ep.-87.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 86 End of Year Party with Kristy, Matt, Olivia &#038; Nonie</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-86-end-of-year-party-with-kristy-matt-olivia-nonni/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The annual infamous New Year&#8217;s Eve podcast is back. Enlightening manufacturing conversation brought to you in style. We get into what to expect from MassMEP and what we are hearing you can expect for Manufacturing in Massachusetts and beyond for 2024.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The annual infamous New Year&#8217;s Eve podcast is back. Enlightening manufacturing conversation brought to you in style. We get into what to expect from MassMEP and what we are hearing you can expect for Manufacturing in Massachusetts and beyond for 20]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The annual infamous New Year&#8217;s Eve podcast is back. Enlightening manufacturing conversation brought to you in style. We get into what to expect from MassMEP and what we are hearing you can expect for Manufacturing in Massachusetts and beyond for 2024.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The annual infamous New Year&#8217;s Eve podcast is back. Enlightening manufacturing conversation brought to you in style. We get into what to expect from MassMEP and what we are hearing you can expect for Manufacturing in Massachusetts and beyond for 2024.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ep.-86-2.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 86 End of Year Party with Kristy, Matt, Olivia &#038; Nonie</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:47:33</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The annual infamous New Year&#8217;s Eve podcast is back. Enlightening manufacturing conversation brought to you in style. We get into what to expect from MassMEP and what we are hearing you can expect for Manufacturing in Massachusetts and beyond for 2024.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ep.-86-2.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 85 &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221; AKA: Happy Holidays</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-85-granta-clard-express-aka-happy-holidays/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=34402</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Our annual Holiday podcast is always filled with fun and educational components, like &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221;. Joining us is Senior Director of Business Development, Kristy Grignon. She always does a great job bringing in the holiday cheer! So listen now to get to know more about us and why we [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our annual Holiday podcast is always filled with fun and educational components, like &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221;. Joining us is Senior Director of Business Development, Kristy Grignon. She always does a great job bringing in the holiday cheer! So]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our annual Holiday podcast is always filled with fun and educational components, like &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221;. Joining us is Senior Director of Business Development, Kristy Grignon. She always does a great job bringing in the holiday cheer! So listen now to get to know more about us and why we [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121526/c1e-xwrkh9v4p0sng0og-ndzkogkwu3v-ob0wqh.mp3" length="23691750" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our annual Holiday podcast is always filled with fun and educational components, like &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221;. Joining us is Senior Director of Business Development, Kristy Grignon. She always does a great job bringing in the holiday cheer! So listen now to get to know more about us and why we [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ep.-85.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 85 &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221; AKA: Happy Holidays</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:24:41</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Our annual Holiday podcast is always filled with fun and educational components, like &#8220;Granta Clard Express&#8221;. Joining us is Senior Director of Business Development, Kristy Grignon. She always does a great job bringing in the holiday cheer! So listen now to get to know more about us and why we [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ep.-85.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 84 2024 Manufacturing Trends</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-84-2024-manufacturing-trends/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=34274</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join us as we talk with this &#8220;trendy&#8221; group of women from MassMEP to highlight our top three 2024 Manufacturing trends. We will break down Supply Chain with MassMEP President, Kathie Mahoney; Deep dive into the Workforce Trend with MassMEP Director of Workforce Development, Wendy Mackie; and get a better [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us as we talk with this &#8220;trendy&#8221; group of women from MassMEP to highlight our top three 2024 Manufacturing trends. We will break down Supply Chain with MassMEP President, Kathie Mahoney; Deep dive into the Workforce Trend with MassMEP Di]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us as we talk with this &#8220;trendy&#8221; group of women from MassMEP to highlight our top three 2024 Manufacturing trends. We will break down Supply Chain with MassMEP President, Kathie Mahoney; Deep dive into the Workforce Trend with MassMEP Director of Workforce Development, Wendy Mackie; and get a better [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121527/c1e-514qs10vkwi05qp7-1p5v4mqgcg0w-sdqdso.mp3" length="52420153" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we talk with this &#8220;trendy&#8221; group of women from MassMEP to highlight our top three 2024 Manufacturing trends. We will break down Supply Chain with MassMEP President, Kathie Mahoney; Deep dive into the Workforce Trend with MassMEP Director of Workforce Development, Wendy Mackie; and get a better [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ep.84.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 84 2024 Manufacturing Trends</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:54:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Join us as we talk with this &#8220;trendy&#8221; group of women from MassMEP to highlight our top three 2024 Manufacturing trends. We will break down Supply Chain with MassMEP President, Kathie Mahoney; Deep dive into the Workforce Trend with MassMEP Director of Workforce Development, Wendy Mackie; and get a better [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ep.84.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 83 &#8220;Our &#8216;IKEA&#8217; Instruction Manual&#8221; &#8211; DIA Funding</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-83-our-ikea-instruction-manual-dia-funding/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=33413</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP and Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers to provide information to the funding that will be opening from the DIA, Department of Industrial Accidents. Safety Trainers is looking to help manufacturers start the application process for the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) Workplace Safety Grant [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP and Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers to provide information to the funding that will be opening from the DIA, Department of Industrial Accidents. Safety Trainers is looking to help manufacturers start the application p]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP and Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers to provide information to the funding that will be opening from the DIA, Department of Industrial Accidents. Safety Trainers is looking to help manufacturers start the application process for the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) Workplace Safety Grant [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121528/c1e-0510ikqvj3ug762j-47x3dzpnbo7-tdqkig.mp3" length="45590607" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP and Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers to provide information to the funding that will be opening from the DIA, Department of Industrial Accidents. Safety Trainers is looking to help manufacturers start the application process for the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) Workplace Safety Grant [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ep-83-1.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 83 &#8220;Our &#8216;IKEA&#8217; Instruction Manual&#8221; &#8211; DIA Funding</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:47:28</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ep-83-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 82 The Recap</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us with Ellen Ellsworth, MassMEP Director of Innovative Growth Services, as we recap the who, what, and why from our Manufacturing Your Future Podcast series, Ep. 78, 79, &#38; 80. We tie all three of the episodes together as we begin this journey with our Massachusetts Manufacturers in Smart [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 81 Toasters &#038; Babies, Oh My!</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[For this fall episode we will run you through some important upcoming events for Massachusetts Manufacturers. Sit back with your PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and enjoy the ride through the fall events with MassMEP and partners alike! Wait for it to hear how and why toasters and babies are spoken [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For this fall episode we will run you through some important upcoming events for Massachusetts Manufacturers. Sit back with your PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and enjoy the ride through the fall events with MassMEP and partners alike! Wait for it to hear how]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For this fall episode we will run you through some important upcoming events for Massachusetts Manufacturers. Sit back with your PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) and enjoy the ride through the fall events with MassMEP and partners alike! Wait for it to hear how and why toasters and babies are spoken [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 80 &#8211; Threat Actor</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The third episode of the Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing breakout room series with Synagex. We sit down and go through what they discussed in their breakout session at the event and the importance of cybersecurity in every process we all implement each day in life and business. Threat Actors [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The third episode of the Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing breakout room series with Synagex. We sit down and go through what they discussed in their breakout session at the event and the importance of cybersecurity in every process we all im]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The third episode of the Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing breakout room series with Synagex. We sit down and go through what they discussed in their breakout session at the event and the importance of cybersecurity in every process we all implement each day in life and business. Threat Actors [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 79 Not all superheros wear capes!</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The episode is the second in the series as we recap from our Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing event in May. This time we sit down with Tom and Bonnie from FLEXcon reflecting on their breakout session. We hit the nail right on the head discussing the importance of building [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The episode is the second in the series as we recap from our Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing event in May. This time we sit down with Tom and Bonnie from FLEXcon reflecting on their breakout session. We hit the nail right on the head discus]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The episode is the second in the series as we recap from our Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing event in May. This time we sit down with Tom and Bonnie from FLEXcon reflecting on their breakout session. We hit the nail right on the head discussing the importance of building [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The episode is the second in the series as we recap from our Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing event in May. This time we sit down with Tom and Bonnie from FLEXcon reflecting on their breakout session. We hit the nail right on the head discussing the importance of building [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 78 Goombas, where imagination collides with Additive Manufacturing</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us as we sit down with the one and only, Haden Quinlan, MIT&#8217;s APT Program Manager. He gives us the inside scoop on his Additive Manufacturing breakout session at the MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing event and why he picked a Goomba as his favorite cartoon character.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us as we sit down with the one and only, Haden Quinlan, MIT&#8217;s APT Program Manager. He gives us the inside scoop on his Additive Manufacturing breakout session at the MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing event and why he picked]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ep78-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 77 The Birthday edition of Smart Manufacturing!!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-77-the-birthday-edition-of-smart-manufacturing/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 23:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[With only one week left until the event, we get into the weeds on the importance of attending Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing if you are a manufacturer in Massachusetts. The event will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at Polar Park and will have all the ingredients that make [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With only one week left until the event, we get into the weeds on the importance of attending Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing if you are a manufacturer in Massachusetts. The event will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at Polar Park and will hav]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With only one week left until the event, we get into the weeds on the importance of attending Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing if you are a manufacturer in Massachusetts. The event will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at Polar Park and will have all the ingredients that make [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With only one week left until the event, we get into the weeds on the importance of attending Manufacturing Your Future Smart Manufacturing if you are a manufacturer in Massachusetts. The event will be held Friday, May 19, 2023 at Polar Park and will have all the ingredients that make [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 76 Let&#8217;s CONNEX Massachusetts Manufacturers!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/lets-connex-massachusetts-manufacturers/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Are you hearing about CONNEX™ Massachusetts? If so, this episode Kristy Grignon, Senior Director of Business Development &#38; Kim Ingalls, Director of Business Operations will explain it all. CONNEX™ Massachusetts is an online platform that connects all Massachusetts and U.S. manufacturers into a single, accurate, searchable supply-chain database. CONNEX™ Massachusetts [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Are you hearing about CONNEX™ Massachusetts? If so, this episode Kristy Grignon, Senior Director of Business Development &#38; Kim Ingalls, Director of Business Operations will explain it all. CONNEX™ Massachusetts is an online platform that connects all]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you hearing about CONNEX™ Massachusetts? If so, this episode Kristy Grignon, Senior Director of Business Development &#38; Kim Ingalls, Director of Business Operations will explain it all. CONNEX™ Massachusetts is an online platform that connects all Massachusetts and U.S. manufacturers into a single, accurate, searchable supply-chain database. CONNEX™ Massachusetts [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you hearing about CONNEX™ Massachusetts? If so, this episode Kristy Grignon, Senior Director of Business Development &#38; Kim Ingalls, Director of Business Operations will explain it all. CONNEX™ Massachusetts is an online platform that connects all Massachusetts and U.S. manufacturers into a single, accurate, searchable supply-chain database. CONNEX™ Massachusetts [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Podcast-MassMEP-CONNEX-Image.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 75 Meet the New Guy</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-75-meet-the-new-guy/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It has been too long so we welcome 2023 with the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast. We talk about a full lineup of events for Spring in March, April &#38; May and a new starting player for the MassMEP team. Welcome, Kevin Tata, MassMEP Marketing Associate. Listen to this quick episode and [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It has been too long so we welcome 2023 with the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast. We talk about a full lineup of events for Spring in March, April &#38; May and a new starting player for the MassMEP team. Welcome, Kevin Tata, MassMEP Marketing Associate. L]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It has been too long so we welcome 2023 with the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast. We talk about a full lineup of events for Spring in March, April &#38; May and a new starting player for the MassMEP team. Welcome, Kevin Tata, MassMEP Marketing Associate. Listen to this quick episode and [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ep.-75-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 74 Jack Frost for New Years</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-74-jack-frost-for-new-years/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We celebrate the end of another great year to 2022 as we usher in the excitement for 2023. The gang is back for the NYE &#38; New Year podcast for our third year with Kristy Grignon, Sales &#38; Marketing Director and Matt Healy, MassMEP IT Manager as they help us [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We celebrate the end of another great year to 2022 as we usher in the excitement for 2023. The gang is back for the NYE &#38; New Year podcast for our third year with Kristy Grignon, Sales &#38; Marketing Director and Matt Healy, MassMEP IT Manager as th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We celebrate the end of another great year to 2022 as we usher in the excitement for 2023. The gang is back for the NYE &#38; New Year podcast for our third year with Kristy Grignon, Sales &#38; Marketing Director and Matt Healy, MassMEP IT Manager as they help us [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We celebrate the end of another great year to 2022 as we usher in the excitement for 2023. The gang is back for the NYE &#38; New Year podcast for our third year with Kristy Grignon, Sales &#38; Marketing Director and Matt Healy, MassMEP IT Manager as they help us [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ep.-74-1-2.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 73 Ghosts of Christmas Past, &#8220;Presents&#8221; and Future</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-73-ghosts-of-christmas-past-presents-and-future/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Back for our third year with the MassMEP Holiday podcast! We sit down with our Ghost of Christmas Past, MassMEP Director of Sales &#38; Marketing, Kristy Grignon, Ghosts of Christmas &#8220;Presents&#8221;, your hosts, and Ghost of Christmas Future and first time guest, MassMEP Administration Manager, Robin Anderson. As you are [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Back for our third year with the MassMEP Holiday podcast! We sit down with our Ghost of Christmas Past, MassMEP Director of Sales &#38; Marketing, Kristy Grignon, Ghosts of Christmas &#8220;Presents&#8221;, your hosts, and Ghost of Christmas Future and f]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Back for our third year with the MassMEP Holiday podcast! We sit down with our Ghost of Christmas Past, MassMEP Director of Sales &#38; Marketing, Kristy Grignon, Ghosts of Christmas &#8220;Presents&#8221;, your hosts, and Ghost of Christmas Future and first time guest, MassMEP Administration Manager, Robin Anderson. As you are [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Back for our third year with the MassMEP Holiday podcast! We sit down with our Ghost of Christmas Past, MassMEP Director of Sales &#38; Marketing, Kristy Grignon, Ghosts of Christmas &#8220;Presents&#8221;, your hosts, and Ghost of Christmas Future and first time guest, MassMEP Administration Manager, Robin Anderson. As you are [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ep.-73-1.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 72 Introducing The Robin Hood of Safety</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-72-introducing-the-robin-hood-of-safety/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This podcast is for manufacturers that have been asking for OSHA training sessions that are covered by funding. Mary Ann Falvey, Director Office of Safety for the DIA and Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers are the SME&#8217;s that are here to tell you how the DIA is in full support [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This podcast is for manufacturers that have been asking for OSHA training sessions that are covered by funding. Mary Ann Falvey, Director Office of Safety for the DIA and Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers are the SME&#8217;s that are here to tell you how the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This podcast is for manufacturers that have been asking for OSHA training sessions that are covered by funding. Mary Ann Falvey, Director Office of Safety for the DIA and Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers are the SME&#8217;s that are here to tell you how the DIA is in full support [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This podcast is for manufacturers that have been asking for OSHA training sessions that are covered by funding. Mary Ann Falvey, Director Office of Safety for the DIA and Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers are the SME&#8217;s that are here to tell you how the DIA is in full support [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ep.-72-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 71 We were on a break!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-71-we-were-on-a-break/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=29200</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Best 45 minutes spent with these two guests! Kathie Mahoney, MassMEP President and Dennis Leonard, OFS President and MassMEP Board Chair sat with us to talk on all angles of the internal and external impacts at MassMEP. Dennis and OFS, a MassMEP client, also provides insight from the Manufacturers perspective [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Best 45 minutes spent with these two guests! Kathie Mahoney, MassMEP President and Dennis Leonard, OFS President and MassMEP Board Chair sat with us to talk on all angles of the internal and external impacts at MassMEP. Dennis and OFS, a MassMEP client, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Best 45 minutes spent with these two guests! Kathie Mahoney, MassMEP President and Dennis Leonard, OFS President and MassMEP Board Chair sat with us to talk on all angles of the internal and external impacts at MassMEP. Dennis and OFS, a MassMEP client, also provides insight from the Manufacturers perspective [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Best 45 minutes spent with these two guests! Kathie Mahoney, MassMEP President and Dennis Leonard, OFS President and MassMEP Board Chair sat with us to talk on all angles of the internal and external impacts at MassMEP. Dennis and OFS, a MassMEP client, also provides insight from the Manufacturers perspective [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ep.-71-1-1-1.png"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Ep.-71-1-1-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 70 Data is a critical element!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-70-data-is-a-critical-element/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=28599</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Take 30-minutes to listen as we speak with John Joseph, CEO and Co-Founder of Datanomix, How Next-Gen Production Monitoring Empowers Today’s Workforce. John gets into details on how the layers of improving operations, assisting hiring, and company culture provide a host of benefits for boosting employee communications, attracting and hiring [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Take 30-minutes to listen as we speak with John Joseph, CEO and Co-Founder of Datanomix, How Next-Gen Production Monitoring Empowers Today’s Workforce. John gets into details on how the layers of improving operations, assisting hiring, and company cultur]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Take 30-minutes to listen as we speak with John Joseph, CEO and Co-Founder of Datanomix, How Next-Gen Production Monitoring Empowers Today’s Workforce. John gets into details on how the layers of improving operations, assisting hiring, and company culture provide a host of benefits for boosting employee communications, attracting and hiring [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take 30-minutes to listen as we speak with John Joseph, CEO and Co-Founder of Datanomix, How Next-Gen Production Monitoring Empowers Today’s Workforce. John gets into details on how the layers of improving operations, assisting hiring, and company culture provide a host of benefits for boosting employee communications, attracting and hiring [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ep.-70-1.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 70 Data is a critical element!</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:29:55</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ep.-70-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 69 He&#8217;s been on mute this whole time!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-69-hes-been-on-mute-this-whole-time/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=28580</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with two of our Subject Matter Experts in Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing and talk about the importance of the student pipeline and STEM week. Join us as we learn more about what Howie Letendre and Flexcon are doing with students and how CAM, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Adam [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with two of our Subject Matter Experts in Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing and talk about the importance of the student pipeline and STEM week. Join us as we learn more about what Howie Letendre and Flexcon are doing with students and how]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with two of our Subject Matter Experts in Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing and talk about the importance of the student pipeline and STEM week. Join us as we learn more about what Howie Letendre and Flexcon are doing with students and how CAM, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Adam [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121542/c1e-gw1jhm7p3jt210jr-dm284w81an0p-z2k1zd.mp3" length="48284062" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with two of our Subject Matter Experts in Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing and talk about the importance of the student pipeline and STEM week. Join us as we learn more about what Howie Letendre and Flexcon are doing with students and how CAM, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Adam [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ep.-69-1.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 69 He&#8217;s been on mute this whole time!</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:50:17</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We sit down with two of our Subject Matter Experts in Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing and talk about the importance of the student pipeline and STEM week. Join us as we learn more about what Howie Letendre and Flexcon are doing with students and how CAM, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Adam [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ep.-69-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Ep. 68 Powerpoint Olympian, Toy Fixer and FDA Expert&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-68-powerpoint-olympian-toy-fixer-and-fda-expert/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=28445</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join us as we chat with Ben Linville-Engler, Chief Investment Strategist and Program Exectuive with MassTech, about his upcoming workshop and how he transitioned from being an olympic athlete in Powerpoint to an expert in the FDA industry. For more information about MassTech visit their website at masstech.org.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us as we chat with Ben Linville-Engler, Chief Investment Strategist and Program Exectuive with MassTech, about his upcoming workshop and how he transitioned from being an olympic athlete in Powerpoint to an expert in the FDA industry. For more infor]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us as we chat with Ben Linville-Engler, Chief Investment Strategist and Program Exectuive with MassTech, about his upcoming workshop and how he transitioned from being an olympic athlete in Powerpoint to an expert in the FDA industry. For more information about MassTech visit their website at masstech.org.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we chat with Ben Linville-Engler, Chief Investment Strategist and Program Exectuive with MassTech, about his upcoming workshop and how he transitioned from being an olympic athlete in Powerpoint to an expert in the FDA industry. For more information about MassTech visit their website at masstech.org.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ep.-68-1.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 68 Powerpoint Olympian, Toy Fixer and FDA Expert&#8230;</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ep.-68-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 67 Last Year of the Month&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-67-last-year-of-the-month/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=28102</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join us as we chat through the last months of the year and all the upcoming opportunities available for Manufacturers in Massachusetts. You will hear a quick overview of the MassMEP webinars, workshops and networking items that are happening from now until the end of the year!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us as we chat through the last months of the year and all the upcoming opportunities available for Manufacturers in Massachusetts. You will hear a quick overview of the MassMEP webinars, workshops and networking items that are happening from now unt]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us as we chat through the last months of the year and all the upcoming opportunities available for Manufacturers in Massachusetts. You will hear a quick overview of the MassMEP webinars, workshops and networking items that are happening from now until the end of the year!]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121544/c1e-qwgphdkx2wu0dj0d-okz2w12ju159-1zflhd.mp3" length="38851398" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we chat through the last months of the year and all the upcoming opportunities available for Manufacturers in Massachusetts. You will hear a quick overview of the MassMEP webinars, workshops and networking items that are happening from now until the end of the year!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ep.67-1.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Ep. 67 Last Year of the Month&#8230;</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:40:27</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Join us as we chat through the last months of the year and all the upcoming opportunities available for Manufacturers in Massachusetts. You will hear a quick overview of the MassMEP webinars, workshops and networking items that are happening from now until the end of the year!]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ep.67-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 66 Is there really a correlation with Cybersecurity and I4.0?</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-66-is-there-really-a-correlation-with-cybersecurity-and-i4-0/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=27680</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[John, Pete and Rich discuss possible cybersecurity risks created when deploying IIoT (Industry Internet of Things) and other ICS (Industrial Control System) devices in industrial network environments.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[John, Pete and Rich discuss possible cybersecurity risks created when deploying IIoT (Industry Internet of Things) and other ICS (Industrial Control System) devices in industrial network environments.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[John, Pete and Rich discuss possible cybersecurity risks created when deploying IIoT (Industry Internet of Things) and other ICS (Industrial Control System) devices in industrial network environments.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John, Pete and Rich discuss possible cybersecurity risks created when deploying IIoT (Industry Internet of Things) and other ICS (Industrial Control System) devices in industrial network environments.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Industry-1.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Ep. 66 Is there really a correlation with Cybersecurity and I4.0?</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:45:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[John, Pete and Rich discuss possible cybersecurity risks created when deploying IIoT (Industry Internet of Things) and other ICS (Industrial Control System) devices in industrial network environments.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Industry-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
</item>

<item>
	<title>Ep. 65 It&#8217;s B-A-C-K!!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-65-its-b-a-c-k/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=26969</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from CAM (Center for Advance Manufacturing with Mass Tech Collaborative) to get ready for the return of the Mash-Up. We spill some tea on what's new this year, awards to be given away with cash prizes, new areas, and so much more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from CAM (Center for Advance Manufacturing with Mass Tech Collaborative) to get ready for the return of the Mash-Up. We spill some tea on whats new this year, awards to be given away with cash prizes, n]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from CAM (Center for Advance Manufacturing with Mass Tech Collaborative) to get ready for the return of the Mash-Up. We spill some tea on what's new this year, awards to be given away with cash prizes, new areas, and so much more.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121546/c1e-pgmnu1on5gtm54kr-254x72x0s63v-iyrwqu.mp3" length="31368671" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from CAM (Center for Advance Manufacturing with Mass Tech Collaborative) to get ready for the return of the Mash-Up. We spill some tea on what's new this year, awards to be given away with cash prizes, new areas, and so much more.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.-65-1.png"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Ep. 65 It&#8217;s B-A-C-K!!</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:32:39</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from CAM (Center for Advance Manufacturing with Mass Tech Collaborative) to get ready for the return of the Mash-Up. We spill some tea on what's new this year, awards to be given away with cash prizes, new areas, and so much more.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.-65-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 64 Manufacturing Myths: Debunked!!!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-64-manufacturing-myths-debunked/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s our summer episode, so join us as we talk about the 8 eight most common manufacturing myths and then we will debunk them! That&#8217;s right fellow Massachusetts Manufacturers we heard you and are letting everyone know the truths behind how awesome manufacturing is, especially in Massachusetts!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It&#8217;s our summer episode, so join us as we talk about the 8 eight most common manufacturing myths and then we will debunk them! That&#8217;s right fellow Massachusetts Manufacturers we heard you and are letting everyone know the truths behind how aw]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It&#8217;s our summer episode, so join us as we talk about the 8 eight most common manufacturing myths and then we will debunk them! That&#8217;s right fellow Massachusetts Manufacturers we heard you and are letting everyone know the truths behind how awesome manufacturing is, especially in Massachusetts!!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It&#8217;s our summer episode, so join us as we talk about the 8 eight most common manufacturing myths and then we will debunk them! That&#8217;s right fellow Massachusetts Manufacturers we heard you and are letting everyone know the truths behind how awesome manufacturing is, especially in Massachusetts!!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ep.-64.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 63 Human Capital Barometrics, not a college science class!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-63-human-capital-barometrics-not-a-college-science-class/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=25531</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with our industry experts as they gave us an introduction of a new tool for workforce information – Human Capital Barometrics. Lindsey Brickel from Polaris MEP, Carla Wuthrich from VMEC and Lisa Derby Oden from MassMEP spoke with us on their own experiences implementing HCB, Why YOU [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with our industry experts as they gave us an introduction of a new tool for workforce information – Human Capital Barometrics. Lindsey Brickel from Polaris MEP, Carla Wuthrich from VMEC and Lisa Derby Oden from MassMEP spoke with us on their ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with our industry experts as they gave us an introduction of a new tool for workforce information – Human Capital Barometrics. Lindsey Brickel from Polaris MEP, Carla Wuthrich from VMEC and Lisa Derby Oden from MassMEP spoke with us on their own experiences implementing HCB, Why YOU [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with our industry experts as they gave us an introduction of a new tool for workforce information – Human Capital Barometrics. Lindsey Brickel from Polaris MEP, Carla Wuthrich from VMEC and Lisa Derby Oden from MassMEP spoke with us on their own experiences implementing HCB, Why YOU [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HCB-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 62 Manufacturing Your Future i4.0 &#8220;The Podcast&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/manufacturing-your-future-i4-0-the-podcast/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 17:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=25279</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This quick podcast will provide all the highlights on what to expect at the upcoming MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future i4.0 event, May 20, 2022. The event will be held at the DCU Club in Polar Park, AKA, WooSox Stadium. Doors Open at 8:00 AM! We can&#8217;t wait to see everyone then!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This quick podcast will provide all the highlights on what to expect at the upcoming MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future i4.0 event, May 20, 2022. The event will be held at the DCU Club in Polar Park, AKA, WooSox Stadium. Doors Open at 8:00 AM! We can&#821]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This quick podcast will provide all the highlights on what to expect at the upcoming MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future i4.0 event, May 20, 2022. The event will be held at the DCU Club in Polar Park, AKA, WooSox Stadium. Doors Open at 8:00 AM! We can&#8217;t wait to see everyone then!!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This quick podcast will provide all the highlights on what to expect at the upcoming MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future i4.0 event, May 20, 2022. The event will be held at the DCU Club in Polar Park, AKA, WooSox Stadium. Doors Open at 8:00 AM! We can&#8217;t wait to see everyone then!!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:14:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This quick podcast will provide all the highlights on what to expect at the upcoming MassMEP Manufacturing Your Future i4.0 event, May 20, 2022. The event will be held at the DCU Club in Polar Park, AKA, WooSox Stadium. Doors Open at 8:00 AM! We can&#8217;t wait to see everyone then!!]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 61 A Showcase for the Ages&#8230;?!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-61-a-showcase-for-the-ages/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 22:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This podcast is all about a showcase for the ages&#8230;high school ages! We sit down with Greg Howell, FlexoConcepts and Dr. Meredith Erickson, Carver Public Schools to learn about their upcoming Innovation Pathways Showcase for Manufacturing, Engineering &#38; Technology. Manufacturers, are you considering hiring next generation talent for your organization? [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This podcast is all about a showcase for the ages&#8230;high school ages! We sit down with Greg Howell, FlexoConcepts and Dr. Meredith Erickson, Carver Public Schools to learn about their upcoming Innovation Pathways Showcase for Manufacturing, Engineeri]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This podcast is all about a showcase for the ages&#8230;high school ages! We sit down with Greg Howell, FlexoConcepts and Dr. Meredith Erickson, Carver Public Schools to learn about their upcoming Innovation Pathways Showcase for Manufacturing, Engineering &#38; Technology. Manufacturers, are you considering hiring next generation talent for your organization? [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This podcast is all about a showcase for the ages&#8230;high school ages! We sit down with Greg Howell, FlexoConcepts and Dr. Meredith Erickson, Carver Public Schools to learn about their upcoming Innovation Pathways Showcase for Manufacturing, Engineering &#38; Technology. Manufacturers, are you considering hiring next generation talent for your organization? [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ep.-61.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[This podcast is all about a showcase for the ages&#8230;high school ages! We sit down with Greg Howell, FlexoConcepts and Dr. Meredith Erickson, Carver Public Schools to learn about their upcoming Innovation Pathways Showcase for Manufacturing, Engineering &#38; Technology. Manufacturers, are you considering hiring next generation talent for your organization? [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ep.-61.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 60 A Vision of Manufacturing</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-60-a-vision-of-manufacturing/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=24699</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with Mike Tamasi, Owner and CEO of AccuRounds and a Massachusetts Manufacturing Champion, as he enlightened us with his mindset on the importance of culture, perspective and the future of Manufacturing. If you haven&#8217;t found a way to recruit or retain your workforce in Manufacturing yet, you [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with Mike Tamasi, Owner and CEO of AccuRounds and a Massachusetts Manufacturing Champion, as he enlightened us with his mindset on the importance of culture, perspective and the future of Manufacturing. If you haven&#8217;t found a way to rec]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with Mike Tamasi, Owner and CEO of AccuRounds and a Massachusetts Manufacturing Champion, as he enlightened us with his mindset on the importance of culture, perspective and the future of Manufacturing. If you haven&#8217;t found a way to recruit or retain your workforce in Manufacturing yet, you [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with Mike Tamasi, Owner and CEO of AccuRounds and a Massachusetts Manufacturing Champion, as he enlightened us with his mindset on the importance of culture, perspective and the future of Manufacturing. If you haven&#8217;t found a way to recruit or retain your workforce in Manufacturing yet, you [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:32:58</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/My-Post.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 59 Wow! How things change in a year with Cybersecurity!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-59-wow-how-things-change-in-a-year-with-cybersecurity/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=24334</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with John Sinopoli and Pete Morin from Synagex to talk about some serious Cybersecurity topics that are going on in the world, nationally and in Massachusetts right now. Little did we all realize it was also the 1-year Anniversary of our first podcast with Synagex and Wow, [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with John Sinopoli and Pete Morin from Synagex to talk about some serious Cybersecurity topics that are going on in the world, nationally and in Massachusetts right now. Little did we all realize it was also the 1-year Anniversary of our firs]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with John Sinopoli and Pete Morin from Synagex to talk about some serious Cybersecurity topics that are going on in the world, nationally and in Massachusetts right now. Little did we all realize it was also the 1-year Anniversary of our first podcast with Synagex and Wow, [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with John Sinopoli and Pete Morin from Synagex to talk about some serious Cybersecurity topics that are going on in the world, nationally and in Massachusetts right now. Little did we all realize it was also the 1-year Anniversary of our first podcast with Synagex and Wow, [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ep.-59-1.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:42:19</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ep.-59-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 58 2022 MassMEP Outlook</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-58-2022-massmep-outlook/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=24001</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We have our favorite guests, Kim Ingalls and Kristy Grignon, back with us as they give us the outlook for MassMEP in 2022. Topics for discussion with this group are all over the place, Barbie, 2022 Holiday talk, tackle football and thats just the highlights. Listen now to learn more [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We have our favorite guests, Kim Ingalls and Kristy Grignon, back with us as they give us the outlook for MassMEP in 2022. Topics for discussion with this group are all over the place, Barbie, 2022 Holiday talk, tackle football and thats just the highlig]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We have our favorite guests, Kim Ingalls and Kristy Grignon, back with us as they give us the outlook for MassMEP in 2022. Topics for discussion with this group are all over the place, Barbie, 2022 Holiday talk, tackle football and thats just the highlights. Listen now to learn more [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have our favorite guests, Kim Ingalls and Kristy Grignon, back with us as they give us the outlook for MassMEP in 2022. Topics for discussion with this group are all over the place, Barbie, 2022 Holiday talk, tackle football and thats just the highlights. Listen now to learn more [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ep.58.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 57: House of Lean or Continuous Improvement, You Decide&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-57-house-of-lean-or-continuous-improvement-you-decide/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=23603</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this 40-minute podcast we speak to the MassMEP subject matter experts about the House of Lean. Henry Hall and Brian Harvey hit on the key takeaways of Lean or as some would say, continuous improvement. Ron Giard, MassMEP Business Development Advisor, also sits in with us to talk about [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this 40-minute podcast we speak to the MassMEP subject matter experts about the House of Lean. Henry Hall and Brian Harvey hit on the key takeaways of Lean or as some would say, continuous improvement. Ron Giard, MassMEP Business Development Advisor, ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this 40-minute podcast we speak to the MassMEP subject matter experts about the House of Lean. Henry Hall and Brian Harvey hit on the key takeaways of Lean or as some would say, continuous improvement. Ron Giard, MassMEP Business Development Advisor, also sits in with us to talk about [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this 40-minute podcast we speak to the MassMEP subject matter experts about the House of Lean. Henry Hall and Brian Harvey hit on the key takeaways of Lean or as some would say, continuous improvement. Ron Giard, MassMEP Business Development Advisor, also sits in with us to talk about [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ep.57.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:41:45</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ep.57.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 56: Join us all February!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-56-join-us-all-february/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Take a listen as we go in depth about all the upcoming events for the month of February at MassMEP. This one is short but sweet and worth every minute!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Take a listen as we go in depth about all the upcoming events for the month of February at MassMEP. This one is short but sweet and worth every minute!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Take a listen as we go in depth about all the upcoming events for the month of February at MassMEP. This one is short but sweet and worth every minute!]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121555/c1e-w694t3kx3za0q80w-jp372r77s245-ioi6kv.mp3" length="31018942" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take a listen as we go in depth about all the upcoming events for the month of February at MassMEP. This one is short but sweet and worth every minute!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ep.56.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 55 CMMC The Journey from 1.0 to 2.0</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-55-cmmc-the-journey-from-1-0-to-2-0/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you are a manufacturing supplier for the DOD you know a lot about CMMC. Did you know there have been some changes made since November of 2021? In this episode we converted a webinar with Synagex&#8217;s own, Pete Morin and John Sinopoli as they walk us through the changes, [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you are a manufacturing supplier for the DOD you know a lot about CMMC. Did you know there have been some changes made since November of 2021? In this episode we converted a webinar with Synagex&#8217;s own, Pete Morin and John Sinopoli as they walk u]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are a manufacturing supplier for the DOD you know a lot about CMMC. Did you know there have been some changes made since November of 2021? In this episode we converted a webinar with Synagex&#8217;s own, Pete Morin and John Sinopoli as they walk us through the changes, [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1.11.22-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 54 New Year&#8217;s Eve Countdown Event</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-54-new-years-eve-countdown-event/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=22414</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We get the band back together for our traditional NYE&#8217;s countdown podcast with Kristy and Matt. We talk about our favorite&#8217;s from 2021, our upcoming events in 2022, and shout outs to some of our connections made in 2021. Enjoy our celebrations with us and we wish everyone health and [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We get the band back together for our traditional NYE&#8217;s countdown podcast with Kristy and Matt. We talk about our favorite&#8217;s from 2021, our upcoming events in 2022, and shout outs to some of our connections made in 2021. Enjoy our celebration]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We get the band back together for our traditional NYE&#8217;s countdown podcast with Kristy and Matt. We talk about our favorite&#8217;s from 2021, our upcoming events in 2022, and shout outs to some of our connections made in 2021. Enjoy our celebrations with us and we wish everyone health and [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We get the band back together for our traditional NYE&#8217;s countdown podcast with Kristy and Matt. We talk about our favorite&#8217;s from 2021, our upcoming events in 2022, and shout outs to some of our connections made in 2021. Enjoy our celebrations with us and we wish everyone health and [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/My-project-7.png"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We get the band back together for our traditional NYE&#8217;s countdown podcast with Kristy and Matt. We talk about our favorite&#8217;s from 2021, our upcoming events in 2022, and shout outs to some of our connections made in 2021. Enjoy our celebrations with us and we wish everyone health and [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/My-project-7.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 53 &#8211; Holiday Office Party MassMEP style&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-53-holiday-office-party-massmep-style/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=22078</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Happy Holidays&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;. oh the manufacturers are making&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;.. for&#8230;. you&#8230;&#8230; If you say that paragraph again to a little holiday song, it will make more sense. We don&#8217;t sing in this one, but it is our version of a Holiday Office party MassMEP style. We chat with [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Happy Holidays&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;. oh the manufacturers are making&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;.. for&#8230;. you&#8230;&#8230; If you say that paragraph again to a little holiday song, it will make more sense. We don&#8217;t sing in this one]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Holidays&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;. oh the manufacturers are making&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;.. for&#8230;. you&#8230;&#8230; If you say that paragraph again to a little holiday song, it will make more sense. We don&#8217;t sing in this one, but it is our version of a Holiday Office party MassMEP style. We chat with [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy Holidays&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;. oh the manufacturers are making&#8230;. happy holidays&#8230;.. for&#8230;. you&#8230;&#8230; If you say that paragraph again to a little holiday song, it will make more sense. We don&#8217;t sing in this one, but it is our version of a Holiday Office party MassMEP style. We chat with [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:32:06</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.53.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 52 &#8211; Forge&#8217;s journey through 2021</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-52-forges-journey-through-2021/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21958</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE sat with us to talk on how they FORGEd through another successful year, all things considered, in 2021. Opening new locations, Manufacturing Mash-Up, Startups and so much more; so much, that she will be back in 2022 to spill more tea and give us [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE sat with us to talk on how they FORGEd through another successful year, all things considered, in 2021. Opening new locations, Manufacturing Mash-Up, Startups and so much more; so much, that she will be back in ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE sat with us to talk on how they FORGEd through another successful year, all things considered, in 2021. Opening new locations, Manufacturing Mash-Up, Startups and so much more; so much, that she will be back in 2022 to spill more tea and give us [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE sat with us to talk on how they FORGEd through another successful year, all things considered, in 2021. Opening new locations, Manufacturing Mash-Up, Startups and so much more; so much, that she will be back in 2022 to spill more tea and give us [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>00:41:55</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ep.-52.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 51 &#8211; CMMC Reality with The Coating House &#038; Synagex</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-51-cmmc-reality-with-the-coating-house-synagex/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21827</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with John and Pete from Synagex and a mutual client, The Coating House, and discussed the reality of CMMC. Harley Kata, with The Coating House gave us a rundown on the importance of this certification process and why it is so important for small and medium sized [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with John and Pete from Synagex and a mutual client, The Coating House, and discussed the reality of CMMC. Harley Kata, with The Coating House gave us a rundown on the importance of this certification process and why it is so important for sm]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with John and Pete from Synagex and a mutual client, The Coating House, and discussed the reality of CMMC. Harley Kata, with The Coating House gave us a rundown on the importance of this certification process and why it is so important for small and medium sized [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with John and Pete from Synagex and a mutual client, The Coating House, and discussed the reality of CMMC. Harley Kata, with The Coating House gave us a rundown on the importance of this certification process and why it is so important for small and medium sized [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.-51.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 51 &#8211; CMMC Reality with The Coating House &#038; Synagex</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:44:20</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We sat down with John and Pete from Synagex and a mutual client, The Coating House, and discussed the reality of CMMC. Harley Kata, with The Coating House gave us a rundown on the importance of this certification process and why it is so important for small and medium sized [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ep.-51.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 50 &#8211; Our Podcast turns 50! Let&#8217;s Celebrate!!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-50-our-podcast-turns-50-lets-celebrate/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21808</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Thank you all for listening and supporting the MassMEP podcast! We celebrated our 50th episode with a variety of guests over the hour from our 49 previous episodes. Join us for a couple of minutes with each of our guests from MassMEP President, Center Director &#38; Director of Sales &#38; [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thank you all for listening and supporting the MassMEP podcast! We celebrated our 50th episode with a variety of guests over the hour from our 49 previous episodes. Join us for a couple of minutes with each of our guests from MassMEP President, Center Di]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thank you all for listening and supporting the MassMEP podcast! We celebrated our 50th episode with a variety of guests over the hour from our 49 previous episodes. Join us for a couple of minutes with each of our guests from MassMEP President, Center Director &#38; Director of Sales &#38; [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121561/c1e-v23vc7k27ktw2ovn-pkx2gz21to8-e0enkn.mp3" length="72012715" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thank you all for listening and supporting the MassMEP podcast! We celebrated our 50th episode with a variety of guests over the hour from our 49 previous episodes. Join us for a couple of minutes with each of our guests from MassMEP President, Center Director &#38; Director of Sales &#38; [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
		<url>https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg</url>
		<title>Ep. 50 &#8211; Our Podcast turns 50! Let&#8217;s Celebrate!!</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>01:15:00</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Thank you all for listening and supporting the MassMEP podcast! We celebrated our 50th episode with a variety of guests over the hour from our 49 previous episodes. Join us for a couple of minutes with each of our guests from MassMEP President, Center Director &#38; Director of Sales &#38; [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 49 &#8211; Innovating with Human Capital</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-49-innovating-with-human-capital/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21725</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sat down with Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever to catch up on their 2021 Summit. Jeffrey breaks down the intrapreneur challenge, winner, and themes behind the 2021 Summit. The themes of innovating workforce development, innovating from within and innovating for inclusion all have one target point in common, [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sat down with Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever to catch up on their 2021 Summit. Jeffrey breaks down the intrapreneur challenge, winner, and themes behind the 2021 Summit. The themes of innovating workforce development, innovating from with]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sat down with Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever to catch up on their 2021 Summit. Jeffrey breaks down the intrapreneur challenge, winner, and themes behind the 2021 Summit. The themes of innovating workforce development, innovating from within and innovating for inclusion all have one target point in common, [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sat down with Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever to catch up on their 2021 Summit. Jeffrey breaks down the intrapreneur challenge, winner, and themes behind the 2021 Summit. The themes of innovating workforce development, innovating from within and innovating for inclusion all have one target point in common, [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Ep. 49 &#8211; Innovating with Human Capital</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:39:49</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We sat down with Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever to catch up on their 2021 Summit. Jeffrey breaks down the intrapreneur challenge, winner, and themes behind the 2021 Summit. The themes of innovating workforce development, innovating from within and innovating for inclusion all have one target point in common, [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MassMEP_BlogCover.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 48 &#8211; MFG Day! Connecting with more than magnets&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-46-mfg-day-connecting-with-more-than-magnets/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21613</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Happy Manufacturing Day &#38; Month! MassMEP sat down with Mark Schmit &#38; Anthony Diaz from Nist-MEP to talk about the magnetic attraction we all have to MFG Day &#38; manufacturers in Massachusetts. Take a listen and visit creatorswanted.org to learn more about a MFG Day event near you.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Happy Manufacturing Day &#38; Month! MassMEP sat down with Mark Schmit &#38; Anthony Diaz from Nist-MEP to talk about the magnetic attraction we all have to MFG Day &#38; manufacturers in Massachusetts. Take a listen and visit creatorswanted.org to learn]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Manufacturing Day &#38; Month! MassMEP sat down with Mark Schmit &#38; Anthony Diaz from Nist-MEP to talk about the magnetic attraction we all have to MFG Day &#38; manufacturers in Massachusetts. Take a listen and visit creatorswanted.org to learn more about a MFG Day event near you.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/MFG-Day-2021-and-magnets..-.mp3" length="41977509" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy Manufacturing Day &#38; Month! MassMEP sat down with Mark Schmit &#38; Anthony Diaz from Nist-MEP to talk about the magnetic attraction we all have to MFG Day &#38; manufacturers in Massachusetts. Take a listen and visit creatorswanted.org to learn more about a MFG Day event near you.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 48 &#8211; MFG Day! Connecting with more than magnets&#8230;</title>
	</image>
	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>43:43</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Happy Manufacturing Day &#38; Month! MassMEP sat down with Mark Schmit &#38; Anthony Diaz from Nist-MEP to talk about the magnetic attraction we all have to MFG Day &#38; manufacturers in Massachusetts. Take a listen and visit creatorswanted.org to learn more about a MFG Day event near you.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 47: Homestretch for the Manufacturing Mash-Up</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-45-homestretch-for-the-manufacturing-mash-up/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21534</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This is the last episode of our Manufacturing Mash-Up series before the big event, September 28th from 9 AM &#8211; 5 PM. Join us as we sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) with Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and Kristy Grignon from MassMEP. [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is the last episode of our Manufacturing Mash-Up series before the big event, September 28th from 9 AM &#8211; 5 PM. Join us as we sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) with Massachusetts T]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the last episode of our Manufacturing Mash-Up series before the big event, September 28th from 9 AM &#8211; 5 PM. Join us as we sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) with Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and Kristy Grignon from MassMEP. [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the last episode of our Manufacturing Mash-Up series before the big event, September 28th from 9 AM &#8211; 5 PM. Join us as we sit down with Christine Nolan and Adam Couturier from the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) with Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and Kristy Grignon from MassMEP. [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Ep. 46: Practicing What We Preach, Mash-Up Style</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-44-practicing-what-we-preach-mash-up-style/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode we learn more about the role of FORGE and their connection with AeroShield Materials and how they practice what they preach in learning and innovation for manufacturing in Massachusetts. Laura Teicher, Executive-Director at FORGE and Aaron Baskerville-Bridges, Co-Founder &#38; VP Operations at AeroShield Materials sit down with [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode we learn more about the role of FORGE and their connection with AeroShield Materials and how they practice what they preach in learning and innovation for manufacturing in Massachusetts. Laura Teicher, Executive-Director at FORGE and Aaro]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we learn more about the role of FORGE and their connection with AeroShield Materials and how they practice what they preach in learning and innovation for manufacturing in Massachusetts. Laura Teicher, Executive-Director at FORGE and Aaron Baskerville-Bridges, Co-Founder &#38; VP Operations at AeroShield Materials sit down with [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ep. 45: Is this the Jetsons or an episode from the Manufacturing Mash-Up?</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-43-is-this-the-jetsons-or-an-episode-from-the-manufacturing-mash-up/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder, Vice President Programs &#38; Community at MassRobotics and Tyler Bouchard, Commercial Lead and Co-Founder at Flexxbotics on their role, what to expect, and what they are looking forward to at the upcoming Manufacturing Mash-Up, September 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM. [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder, Vice President Programs &#38; Community at MassRobotics and Tyler Bouchard, Commercial Lead and Co-Founder at Flexxbotics on their role, what to expect, and what they are looking forward to at the upcoming M]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder, Vice President Programs &#38; Community at MassRobotics and Tyler Bouchard, Commercial Lead and Co-Founder at Flexxbotics on their role, what to expect, and what they are looking forward to at the upcoming Manufacturing Mash-Up, September 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM. [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ep. 44: &#8220;Fall&#8221;ing for MassMEP&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-42-falling-for-massmep/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learn more about what MassMEP has coming up in the next two months as we enter Fall. Listen to Kristy and Lisa give all the details and some insider scoop in this podcast. All of the events are available for registration at massmep.org.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Learn more about what MassMEP has coming up in the next two months as we enter Fall. Listen to Kristy and Lisa give all the details and some insider scoop in this podcast. All of the events are available for registration at massmep.org.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn more about what MassMEP has coming up in the next two months as we enter Fall. Listen to Kristy and Lisa give all the details and some insider scoop in this podcast. All of the events are available for registration at massmep.org.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ep. 43: Manufacturing Mash-Up, an insiders perspective&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-41-manufacturing-mash-up-an-insiders-perspective/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 20:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21321</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP Marketing &#38; Sales Director as she gives us an inside look on the Manufacturing Mash-Up. She tells us whom to contact to become a sponsor or exhibitor, what the day will entail, awards, and with all puns intended:pitches&#8230;The Center for Advanced Manufacturing has [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP Marketing &#38; Sales Director as she gives us an inside look on the Manufacturing Mash-Up. She tells us whom to contact to become a sponsor or exhibitor, what the day will entail, awards, and with all puns intend]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP Marketing &#38; Sales Director as she gives us an inside look on the Manufacturing Mash-Up. She tells us whom to contact to become a sponsor or exhibitor, what the day will entail, awards, and with all puns intended:pitches&#8230;The Center for Advanced Manufacturing has [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP Marketing &#38; Sales Director as she gives us an inside look on the Manufacturing Mash-Up. She tells us whom to contact to become a sponsor or exhibitor, what the day will entail, awards, and with all puns intended:pitches&#8230;The Center for Advanced Manufacturing has [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 42: Top 3 Manufacturing Challenges and Solutions with MassMEP</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-40-top-3-manufacturing-challenges-and-solutions-with-massmep/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with four of our MassMEP subject matter experts, Emma Mailman, Ron Giard, Mike Thompson and Henry Hall to address the top three manufacturing challenges right now and the solutions we have at MassMEP to solve those solutions. If you are facing challenges as a manufacturer, take a [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with four of our MassMEP subject matter experts, Emma Mailman, Ron Giard, Mike Thompson and Henry Hall to address the top three manufacturing challenges right now and the solutions we have at MassMEP to solve those solutions. If you are facin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with four of our MassMEP subject matter experts, Emma Mailman, Ron Giard, Mike Thompson and Henry Hall to address the top three manufacturing challenges right now and the solutions we have at MassMEP to solve those solutions. If you are facing challenges as a manufacturer, take a [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 41: Manufacturing Workforce: Market, Recruit &#038; Retain</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/manufacturing-workforce-market-recruit-retain/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with a panel to discuss the what manufacturers can do to market, recruit and retain their workforce in our current climate. Our guests for the podcast hit each avenue, from a Marketing view, Chris Ciunci at Tribal Vision, workforce view, Jeff Turgeon at MassHire and Andrea Pion [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with a panel to discuss the what manufacturers can do to market, recruit and retain their workforce in our current climate. Our guests for the podcast hit each avenue, from a Marketing view, Chris Ciunci at Tribal Vision, workforce view, Jeff]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with a panel to discuss the what manufacturers can do to market, recruit and retain their workforce in our current climate. Our guests for the podcast hit each avenue, from a Marketing view, Chris Ciunci at Tribal Vision, workforce view, Jeff Turgeon at MassHire and Andrea Pion [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with a panel to discuss the what manufacturers can do to market, recruit and retain their workforce in our current climate. Our guests for the podcast hit each avenue, from a Marketing view, Chris Ciunci at Tribal Vision, workforce view, Jeff Turgeon at MassHire and Andrea Pion [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 40: A chorus of digital, digital, digital&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/a-chorus-of-digital-digital-digital/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this podcast Rob, just gives us a little taste of what you can expect next week and his philosophical view on coaching in the MLB All-Star game. Don't miss this one, and make sure to register for the extended version in the webinar next week!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this podcast Rob, just gives us a little taste of what you can expect next week and his philosophical view on coaching in the MLB All-Star game. Dont miss this one, and make sure to register for the extended version in the webinar next week!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast Rob, just gives us a little taste of what you can expect next week and his philosophical view on coaching in the MLB All-Star game. Don't miss this one, and make sure to register for the extended version in the webinar next week!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this podcast Rob, just gives us a little taste of what you can expect next week and his philosophical view on coaching in the MLB All-Star game. Don't miss this one, and make sure to register for the extended version in the webinar next week!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 39: Celebrating A Nation, Massachusetts Style</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-37-celebrating-a-nation-massachusetts-style/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21104</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July! In this episode we talk about upcoming virtual events, workshops, and trainings we have scheduled for the months of July and August. Our IT manager, Matt Healy, updates everyone on the internal improvements made on the tech side coming out of COVID. We also sit down [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July! In this episode we talk about upcoming virtual events, workshops, and trainings we have scheduled for the months of July and August. Our IT manager, Matt Healy, updates everyone on the internal improvements made on the tech side com]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July! In this episode we talk about upcoming virtual events, workshops, and trainings we have scheduled for the months of July and August. Our IT manager, Matt Healy, updates everyone on the internal improvements made on the tech side coming out of COVID. We also sit down [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy Fourth of July! In this episode we talk about upcoming virtual events, workshops, and trainings we have scheduled for the months of July and August. Our IT manager, Matt Healy, updates everyone on the internal improvements made on the tech side coming out of COVID. We also sit down [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 39: Celebrating A Nation, Massachusetts Style</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 38 Change Happens, Express Helps</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-46-change-happens-express-helps/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=21009</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristen Rayne, Outreach Manager of the Workforce Training Fund program at the Commonwealth Corporation, to talk about the changes to the Express Grant Program taking effect July 1, 2021. The program provides employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training helping businesses in Massachusetts respond to emerging [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristen Rayne, Outreach Manager of the Workforce Training Fund program at the Commonwealth Corporation, to talk about the changes to the Express Grant Program taking effect July 1, 2021. The program provides employers fast, simple access]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with Kristen Rayne, Outreach Manager of the Workforce Training Fund program at the Commonwealth Corporation, to talk about the changes to the Express Grant Program taking effect July 1, 2021. The program provides employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training helping businesses in Massachusetts respond to emerging [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ep. 38 Change Happens, Express Helps</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 37 The MMAP program is live! What is it? Just listen.</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/ep-45-the-mmap-program-is-live-what-is-it-just-listen/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan, Director of Center for Advanced Manufacturing to discuss the upcoming webinar on June 24th at 11:00 AM that will be all about MMAP, Preparing the Supply Chain. This podcast gives a little insight to the program, deadlines, funding, but the webinar will be a [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan, Director of Center for Advanced Manufacturing to discuss the upcoming webinar on June 24th at 11:00 AM that will be all about MMAP, Preparing the Supply Chain. This podcast gives a little insight to the program, deadline]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with Christine Nolan, Director of Center for Advanced Manufacturing to discuss the upcoming webinar on June 24th at 11:00 AM that will be all about MMAP, Preparing the Supply Chain. This podcast gives a little insight to the program, deadlines, funding, but the webinar will be a [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ep. 37 The MMAP program is live! What is it? Just listen.</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 36: MassMEP on the loose for summer events&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/episode-44-massmep-on-the-loose-for-summer-events/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20733</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this half an hour we talk about all the upcoming virtual events, workshops, trainings we have scheduled for the months of June &#38; July. There are some teasers for a few events that haven&#8217;t been posted to the calendar yet, but will be soon and one MAJOR event coming [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this half an hour we talk about all the upcoming virtual events, workshops, trainings we have scheduled for the months of June &#38; July. There are some teasers for a few events that haven&#8217;t been posted to the calendar yet, but will be soon and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this half an hour we talk about all the upcoming virtual events, workshops, trainings we have scheduled for the months of June &#38; July. There are some teasers for a few events that haven&#8217;t been posted to the calendar yet, but will be soon and one MAJOR event coming [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this half an hour we talk about all the upcoming virtual events, workshops, trainings we have scheduled for the months of June &#38; July. There are some teasers for a few events that haven&#8217;t been posted to the calendar yet, but will be soon and one MAJOR event coming [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 36: MassMEP on the loose for summer events&#8230;</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 35: Cybersecurity Whisperers, How does this pipeline hack affect our company?</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/episode-43-cybersecurity-whisperers-how-does-this-pipeline-hack-affect-our-company/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 12:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20664</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We had a great conversation with our Cybersecurity Whisperers, John Sinopoli and Peter Morin from Synagex and Derek Bauer from CyberSaint about the recent hack on the pipeline, Colonial. Is this something that can happen to Manufacturers in Massachusetts, is it something that we need to worry about, or does [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had a great conversation with our Cybersecurity Whisperers, John Sinopoli and Peter Morin from Synagex and Derek Bauer from CyberSaint about the recent hack on the pipeline, Colonial. Is this something that can happen to Manufacturers in Massachusetts]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We had a great conversation with our Cybersecurity Whisperers, John Sinopoli and Peter Morin from Synagex and Derek Bauer from CyberSaint about the recent hack on the pipeline, Colonial. Is this something that can happen to Manufacturers in Massachusetts, is it something that we need to worry about, or does [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had a great conversation with our Cybersecurity Whisperers, John Sinopoli and Peter Morin from Synagex and Derek Bauer from CyberSaint about the recent hack on the pipeline, Colonial. Is this something that can happen to Manufacturers in Massachusetts, is it something that we need to worry about, or does [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 35: Cybersecurity Whisperers, How does this pipeline hack affect our company?</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 34 Operational Preparedness Training&#8230;are you operationally prepared?</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/operational-preparedness-training-are-you-operationally-prepared/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 18:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20401</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and MassMEP Operational Preparedness training facilitator talks with us about the training scheduled for June 1, 3, 15 &#38; 17, 2021. She discusses the why, how, who and takeaways from attending the training. As a bonus, don&#8217;t miss her intel on the directives being [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and MassMEP Operational Preparedness training facilitator talks with us about the training scheduled for June 1, 3, 15 &#38; 17, 2021. She discusses the why, how, who and takeaways from attending the training. As a bo]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and MassMEP Operational Preparedness training facilitator talks with us about the training scheduled for June 1, 3, 15 &#38; 17, 2021. She discusses the why, how, who and takeaways from attending the training. As a bonus, don&#8217;t miss her intel on the directives being [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and MassMEP Operational Preparedness training facilitator talks with us about the training scheduled for June 1, 3, 15 &#38; 17, 2021. She discusses the why, how, who and takeaways from attending the training. As a bonus, don&#8217;t miss her intel on the directives being [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 34 Operational Preparedness Training&#8230;are you operationally prepared?</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 33 Lean Six Sigma Info Session: &#8220;You can&#8217;t just learn three, you need all six&#8221;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/lean-six-sigma-info-session-you-cant-just-learn-three-you-need-all-six/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 17:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20307</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with MassMEP Project Manager, Henry Hall to talk about the upcoming Lean Six Sigma Information Session, what Lean Six Sigma is, and takeaways you can expect from the webinar; good thing we asked as we were preparing outfits to wear that day to match the colors of [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with MassMEP Project Manager, Henry Hall to talk about the upcoming Lean Six Sigma Information Session, what Lean Six Sigma is, and takeaways you can expect from the webinar; good thing we asked as we were preparing outfits to wear that day t]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with MassMEP Project Manager, Henry Hall to talk about the upcoming Lean Six Sigma Information Session, what Lean Six Sigma is, and takeaways you can expect from the webinar; good thing we asked as we were preparing outfits to wear that day to match the colors of [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with MassMEP Project Manager, Henry Hall to talk about the upcoming Lean Six Sigma Information Session, what Lean Six Sigma is, and takeaways you can expect from the webinar; good thing we asked as we were preparing outfits to wear that day to match the colors of [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 33 Lean Six Sigma Info Session: &#8220;You can&#8217;t just learn three, you need all six&#8221;</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:17:40</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 32 NERDIC. What is it and why it should matter to you&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/nerdic-what-is-it-and-why-it-should-matter-to-you/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20249</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Ron Angelo, President and CEO of Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) and talk about NERDIC (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration) and the NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Eco System with their goal to help small and medium manufacturers in the DOD supply chain. We [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Ron Angelo, President and CEO of Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) and talk about NERDIC (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration) and the NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Eco System with their goal to help]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We sit down with Ron Angelo, President and CEO of Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) and talk about NERDIC (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration) and the NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Eco System with their goal to help small and medium manufacturers in the DOD supply chain. We [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We sit down with Ron Angelo, President and CEO of Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) and talk about NERDIC (New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration) and the NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Eco System with their goal to help small and medium manufacturers in the DOD supply chain. We [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 32 NERDIC. What is it and why it should matter to you&#8230;</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 31 Tips for (T)eam (I)nvolvement (P)roblem (S)olving</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/tips-for-team-involvement-problem-solving/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20172</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode we got to sit down with MassMEP project manager and TIPS facilitator, Henry Hall, to talk about our upcoming TIPS training scheduled for April 27th to the 29th. The takeaways are; tips can be implemented in all areas of business, anybody from within the organization should/could attend, [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode we got to sit down with MassMEP project manager and TIPS facilitator, Henry Hall, to talk about our upcoming TIPS training scheduled for April 27th to the 29th. The takeaways are; tips can be implemented in all areas of business, anybody ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we got to sit down with MassMEP project manager and TIPS facilitator, Henry Hall, to talk about our upcoming TIPS training scheduled for April 27th to the 29th. The takeaways are; tips can be implemented in all areas of business, anybody from within the organization should/could attend, [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we got to sit down with MassMEP project manager and TIPS facilitator, Henry Hall, to talk about our upcoming TIPS training scheduled for April 27th to the 29th. The takeaways are; tips can be implemented in all areas of business, anybody from within the organization should/could attend, [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 31 Tips for (T)eam (I)nvolvement (P)roblem (S)olving</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 30 Circling Back on the Wagons</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/circling-back-on-the-wagons/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=20073</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We had a chance to sit down and catch up with our partners, Ben Sosne, Executive Director at the BIC, Berkshire Innovation Center and Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever. We spent the time talking about how the first year was for the BIC, the impacts of Lever, where manufacturing [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We had a chance to sit down and catch up with our partners, Ben Sosne, Executive Director at the BIC, Berkshire Innovation Center and Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever. We spent the time talking about how the first year was for the BIC, the imp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We had a chance to sit down and catch up with our partners, Ben Sosne, Executive Director at the BIC, Berkshire Innovation Center and Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever. We spent the time talking about how the first year was for the BIC, the impacts of Lever, where manufacturing [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had a chance to sit down and catch up with our partners, Ben Sosne, Executive Director at the BIC, Berkshire Innovation Center and Jeffrey Thomas, Executive Director of Lever. We spent the time talking about how the first year was for the BIC, the impacts of Lever, where manufacturing [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 30 Circling Back on the Wagons</title>
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	<title>Ep. 29 Marketing Digitization for Manufacturers</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us as we speak with Chris Ciunci and Rob Meyer from Tribal Vision about marketing digitization for Manufacturers in a post COVID world. We sat down ahead of our upcoming webinar to chat about what to expect and some tips ahead of the event.]]></description>
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	<title>Ep. 28 Women in Manufacturing, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode we celebrate Women&#8217;s History Month with three female leaders in Manufacturing, Sarah Baker, COO and co-founder at Silverside Detectors, Christine Nolan, Director of Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Mass Tech Collaborative, and Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE. We talk about Women in Manufacturing yesterday, today [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we celebrate Women&#8217;s History Month with three female leaders in Manufacturing, Sarah Baker, COO and co-founder at Silverside Detectors, Christine Nolan, Director of Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Mass Tech Collaborative, and Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE. We talk about Women in Manufacturing yesterday, today [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ep. 27 Cybersecurity, it is a journey!</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA["It's a marathon, not a sprint, unless you sprint to the marathon..."]]></description>
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	<title>Ep. 26 Send me an update&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/send-me-an-update/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[It has been a little while, but we are back with the MassMEP podcast, Send Me and Update. The podcast is an update on all things MassMEP, workshops, training opportunities, webinars, and most importantly upcoming podcast episodes coming your way. This is a quick listen, but packed full of details.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It has been a little while, but we are back with the MassMEP podcast, Send Me and Update. The podcast is an update on all things MassMEP, workshops, training opportunities, webinars, and most importantly upcoming podcast episodes coming your way. This is]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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	<title>Ep. 25 MassMEP&#8217;s Boots on the Ground</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/massmeps-boots-on-the-ground/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode we speak with three of our team members, Mike Hebert, Ron Giard and Manny Jerome. They are the boots on the ground for MassMEP, and speak to us with an inside look into our projects, deliveries, pivots and future looks into the world of Manufacturing across Massachusetts.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode we speak with three of our team members, Mike Hebert, Ron Giard and Manny Jerome. They are the boots on the ground for MassMEP, and speak to us with an inside look into our projects, deliveries, pivots and future looks into the world of M]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we speak with three of our team members, Mike Hebert, Ron Giard and Manny Jerome. They are the boots on the ground for MassMEP, and speak to us with an inside look into our projects, deliveries, pivots and future looks into the world of Manufacturing across Massachusetts.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we speak with three of our team members, Mike Hebert, Ron Giard and Manny Jerome. They are the boots on the ground for MassMEP, and speak to us with an inside look into our projects, deliveries, pivots and future looks into the world of Manufacturing across Massachusetts.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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	<title>Ep. 24 Top 10 MassMEP Podcasts of 2020!</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Thank you to our audience and for a year so full of content we had to pivot our marketing efforts and stay ahead for our Manufacturers. Congratulations to everyone that made the top ten! This podcast will take you through the path of how and possibly why they are the [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thank you to our audience and for a year so full of content we had to pivot our marketing efforts and stay ahead for our Manufacturers. Congratulations to everyone that made the top ten! This podcast will take you through the path of how and possibly why]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thank you to our audience and for a year so full of content we had to pivot our marketing efforts and stay ahead for our Manufacturers. Congratulations to everyone that made the top ten! This podcast will take you through the path of how and possibly why they are the [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thank you to our audience and for a year so full of content we had to pivot our marketing efforts and stay ahead for our Manufacturers. Congratulations to everyone that made the top ten! This podcast will take you through the path of how and possibly why they are the [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Ep. 23 Happy New Year from behind the scenes with MassMEP</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Take a listen to our New Years podcast that takes you behind the scenes, you can listen to, as we celebrate the end of 2020. Our Marketing team, Kristy Grignon, Matt Healy and Hayley Steele go through the year, the ups and downs and the thankful end to a crazy [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Take a listen to our New Years podcast that takes you behind the scenes, you can listen to, as we celebrate the end of 2020. Our Marketing team, Kristy Grignon, Matt Healy and Hayley Steele go through the year, the ups and downs and the thankful end to a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Take a listen to our New Years podcast that takes you behind the scenes, you can listen to, as we celebrate the end of 2020. Our Marketing team, Kristy Grignon, Matt Healy and Hayley Steele go through the year, the ups and downs and the thankful end to a crazy [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take a listen to our New Years podcast that takes you behind the scenes, you can listen to, as we celebrate the end of 2020. Our Marketing team, Kristy Grignon, Matt Healy and Hayley Steele go through the year, the ups and downs and the thankful end to a crazy [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Ep. 22 Getting a makeover with our Center Director Kim</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[New Center Director, Kim Ingalls strengthening the organization because it takes a village.]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New Center Director, Kim Ingalls strengthening the organization because it takes a village.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Ep. 21 Clarifying some CMMC messages released this week&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/clarifying-some-cmmc-messages-released-this-week/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We sit down with Derek Bauer and Patrick O&#8217;Brien, account representatives with Cyber Saint Security to clarify some of the messages that have been released in the past weeks regarding CMMC. Learn how as a partner with MassMEP we can help answer those questions and provide solutions in you are [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We sit down with Derek Bauer and Patrick O&#8217;Brien, account representatives with Cyber Saint Security to clarify some of the messages that have been released in the past weeks regarding CMMC. Learn how as a partner with MassMEP we can help answer tho]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Ep. 20 Hacker Hour Prevention with CyberSaint and Exolytic</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/hacker-hour-prevention-with-cybersaint-and-exolytic/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us for an hour with our subject matter experts on cybersecurity. We hold a table talk with Exolytic and CyberSaint Security to touch on hot topics regarding cybersecurity moving forward and how it is currently working in the climate of the pandemic. Learn more about cybersecurity and how to [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us for an hour with our subject matter experts on cybersecurity. We hold a table talk with Exolytic and CyberSaint Security to touch on hot topics regarding cybersecurity moving forward and how it is currently working in the climate of the pandemic.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us for an hour with our subject matter experts on cybersecurity. We hold a table talk with Exolytic and CyberSaint Security to touch on hot topics regarding cybersecurity moving forward and how it is currently working in the climate of the pandemic. Learn more about cybersecurity and how to [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ep. 19; Part 2: What do educators, students and PPE have in common? Brownmed.</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/episode-2-what-do-educators-students-and-ppe-have-in-common-brownmed/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Here is episode two of our 2-part podcast, "What do educators, students and PPE have in common? Brownmed". We begin talking about the support from the City of Worcester for this unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. Listen to our Educators & Students from Innovation Pathways and Worcester Tech, and the company that brought this all together, Brownmed. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Here is episode two of our 2-part podcast, What do educators, students and PPE have in common? Brownmed. We begin talking about the support from the City of Worcester for this unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. Liste]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is episode two of our 2-part podcast, "What do educators, students and PPE have in common? Brownmed". We begin talking about the support from the City of Worcester for this unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. Listen to our Educators & Students from Innovation Pathways and Worcester Tech, and the company that brought this all together, Brownmed. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here is episode two of our 2-part podcast, "What do educators, students and PPE have in common? Brownmed". We begin talking about the support from the City of Worcester for this unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. Listen to our Educators & Students from Innovation Pathways and Worcester Tech, and the company that brought this all together, Brownmed.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 19; Part 1 What do Educators, Students and PPE have in Common? Brownmed.</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/what-do-educators-students-and-ppe-have-in-common-brownmed/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us for Episode 1 of this two-part series as we talk to our biggest panel to date. We had the most amount of people on this podcast to talk to us about a unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. You will hear [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us for Episode 1 of this two-part series as we talk to our biggest panel to date. We had the most amount of people on this podcast to talk to us about a unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. You will hear ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us for Episode 1 of this two-part series as we talk to our biggest panel to date. We had the most amount of people on this podcast to talk to us about a unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. You will hear [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for Episode 1 of this two-part series as we talk to our biggest panel to date. We had the most amount of people on this podcast to talk to us about a unique opportunity that came to life as a silver lining in the pandemic. You will hear [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 18; Part Two: MFG DAY AND MFG MONTH IN MASSACHUSETTS</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/episode-two-mfg-day-and-mfg-month-in-massachusetts/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=16408</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In episode two we finish our discussion about Manufacturing Day, and how Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In episode two we finish our discussion about Manufacturing Day, and how Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In episode two we finish our discussion about Manufacturing Day, and how Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In episode two we finish our discussion about Manufacturing Day, and how Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 18; Part Two: MFG DAY AND MFG MONTH IN MASSACHUSETTS</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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	<title>Ep. 18; Part 1: MFG Day and Manufacturing Month in Massachusetts</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/mfg-day-and-manufacturing-month-in-massachusetts/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=15988</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Manufacturing Day occurs every year on the first Friday in October, and Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October. In this podcast we explore this concept from a national perspective with NIST, MEP National Network (#MEPNationalNetwork), a statewide view through MassMEP, and a close up look with a manufacturing company that is a manufacturing month evangelist, Northeaston Machine. Listen as we sit down with Paula Martel, Human Resource Manager with North Easton Machine and Nicole Ausherman, Digital Information Specialist with NIST to talk about MFG Day and Manufacturing Month in Massachusetts.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Manufacturing Day occurs every year on the first Friday in October, and Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October. In this podcast we explore this concept from a national perspect]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manufacturing Day occurs every year on the first Friday in October, and Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October. In this podcast we explore this concept from a national perspective with NIST, MEP National Network (#MEPNationalNetwork), a statewide view through MassMEP, and a close up look with a manufacturing company that is a manufacturing month evangelist, Northeaston Machine. Listen as we sit down with Paula Martel, Human Resource Manager with North Easton Machine and Nicole Ausherman, Digital Information Specialist with NIST to talk about MFG Day and Manufacturing Month in Massachusetts.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Manufacturing Day occurs every year on the first Friday in October, and Massachusetts took the step of expanding Manufacturing Day to be Manufacturing Month for the entire month of October. In this podcast we explore this concept from a national perspective with NIST, MEP National Network (#MEPNationalNetwork), a statewide view through MassMEP, and a close up look with a manufacturing company that is a manufacturing month evangelist, Northeaston Machine. Listen as we sit down with Paula Martel, Human Resource Manager with North Easton Machine and Nicole Ausherman, Digital Information Specialist with NIST to talk about MFG Day and Manufacturing Month in Massachusetts.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 18; Part 1: MFG Day and Manufacturing Month in Massachusetts</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 17 Give me the Greens &#038; All things M-ERT</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/give-me-the-greens-all-things-m-ert/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=14631</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast we sit down with Carolyn Kirk, Executive Director of Mass Tech Collaborative, Tom Andrellos, Director of Growth and Innovation and Kim Ingalls, Adminstrative Director, both with MassMEP. We talked all things M-ERT. The who? The what? The why? And how the colors [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast we sit down with Carolyn Kirk, Executive Director of Mass Tech Collaborative, Tom Andrellos, Director of Growth and Innovation and Kim Ingalls, Adminstrative Director, both with MassMEP. We talked all ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode of the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast we sit down with Carolyn Kirk, Executive Director of Mass Tech Collaborative, Tom Andrellos, Director of Growth and Innovation and Kim Ingalls, Adminstrative Director, both with MassMEP. We talked all things M-ERT. The who? The what? The why? And how the colors [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast we sit down with Carolyn Kirk, Executive Director of Mass Tech Collaborative, Tom Andrellos, Director of Growth and Innovation and Kim Ingalls, Adminstrative Director, both with MassMEP. We talked all things M-ERT. The who? The what? The why? And how the colors [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 17 Give me the Greens &#038; All things M-ERT</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 16; Part 2: &#8220;Lever&#8221;age these opportunities</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/episode-2-leverage-these-opportunities/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=14401</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode two we discuss the opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling carrot, through the Intrapreneur Challenge, offered through Lever. Don&#8217;t miss the dates to enter for challenge three. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode two we discuss the opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling carrot, through the Intrapreneur Challenge, offered]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode two we discuss the opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling carrot, through the Intrapreneur Challenge, offered through Lever. Don&#8217;t miss the dates to enter for challenge three. The [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode two we discuss the opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling carrot, through the Intrapreneur Challenge, offered through Lever. Don&#8217;t miss the dates to enter for challenge three. The [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 16; Part 2: &#8220;Lever&#8221;age these opportunities</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 16; Part 1 &#8220;Lever-age&#8221; these opportunities</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/lever-age-these-opportunities/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=14104</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode one he covers the inner-workings around their productive internship program. In the next episode we focus on how Lever has created an opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode one he covers the inner-workings around their productive internship program. In the next episode we focus on how Lever has created an opportunity for comp]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode one he covers the inner-workings around their productive internship program. In the next episode we focus on how Lever has created an opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121598/c1e-14z2t5vonxt17xxk-47x3dzwwan51-wxisro.m4a" length="9976810" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode one he covers the inner-workings around their productive internship program. In the next episode we focus on how Lever has created an opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Ep. 16; Part 1 &#8220;Lever-age&#8221; these opportunities</title>
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	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[We speak with Lever, Executive Director, Jeffrey Thomas in this two-part podcast series. In episode one he covers the inner-workings around their productive internship program. In the next episode we focus on how Lever has created an opportunity for companies to slow the spread in Massachusetts with a large dangling [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 15 Coming from all angles: HR &#038; Safety in the Workplace</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/coming-from-all-angles-hr-safety-in-the-workplace/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13928</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this podcast we chat with Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and Gary MacDonald, Executive Vice President of AIM HR Solutions. We hit topics that related to both sides from Safety and HR during our return to work, the pandemic and continuing into our new normal. The podcast content [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this podcast we chat with Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and Gary MacDonald, Executive Vice President of AIM HR Solutions. We hit topics that related to both sides from Safety and HR during our return to work, the pandemic and continuing into ou]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast we chat with Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and Gary MacDonald, Executive Vice President of AIM HR Solutions. We hit topics that related to both sides from Safety and HR during our return to work, the pandemic and continuing into our new normal. The podcast content [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://episodes.castos.com/massmep/2121599/c1e-9nvgfd6p2kf0kdr3-ww8r6dq2sdv5-9by4zn.m4a" length="71963213" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this podcast we chat with Darcy Cook, owner of Safety Trainers and Gary MacDonald, Executive Vice President of AIM HR Solutions. We hit topics that related to both sides from Safety and HR during our return to work, the pandemic and continuing into our new normal. The podcast content [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
	<image>
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		<title>Ep. 15 Coming from all angles: HR &#038; Safety in the Workplace</title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:49:33</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 14 Blogs or Vlogs: MassMEP has you covered&#8230;</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/blogs-or-vlogs-massmep-had-you-covered/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[We catch up with Lisa Derby Oden, MassMEP Project Development Coordinator, on the Blogs and Vlogs that have been covered over the past couple of months. Quick listen with a fun twist. Enjoy and happy listening.]]></description>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We catch up with Lisa Derby Oden, MassMEP Project Development Coordinator, on the Blogs and Vlogs that have been covered over the past couple of months. Quick listen with a fun twist. Enjoy and happy listening.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We catch up with Lisa Derby Oden, MassMEP Project Development Coordinator, on the Blogs and Vlogs that have been covered over the past couple of months. Quick listen with a fun twist. Enjoy and happy listening.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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	<title>Ep. 13 Celebrate Summer with these fireworks!!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/celebrate-summer-with-these-fireworks/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 23:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[As we celebrate summer we wanted to reminisce about where what we have touched with our podcasts in the past couple of months. We will be back in a couple of weeks with more great topics of need as we transition into our &#8220;new normal&#8221; returning to work.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As we celebrate summer we wanted to reminisce about where what we have touched with our podcasts in the past couple of months. We will be back in a couple of weeks with more great topics of need as we transition into our &#8220;new normal&#8221; returnin]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[As we celebrate summer we wanted to reminisce about where what we have touched with our podcasts in the past couple of months. We will be back in a couple of weeks with more great topics of need as we transition into our &#8220;new normal&#8221; returning to work.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we celebrate summer we wanted to reminisce about where what we have touched with our podcasts in the past couple of months. We will be back in a couple of weeks with more great topics of need as we transition into our &#8220;new normal&#8221; returning to work.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 12 Manufacturers Don&#8217;t Miss This Deadline!</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/manufacturers-dont-miss-this-deadline/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=13256</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Manufacturers Don&#8217;t Miss This Deadline! June 30, 2020. What is it for? The second wave of the PPP Loans through the SBA! This podcast may be long, but is worth every minute you will listen. All the details and more regarding loans and resources for Small Businesses and their needs [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Manufacturers Don&#8217;t Miss This Deadline! June 30, 2020. What is it for? The second wave of the PPP Loans through the SBA! This podcast may be long, but is worth every minute you will listen. All the details and more regarding loans and resources for]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Manufacturers Don&#8217;t Miss This Deadline! June 30, 2020. What is it for? The second wave of the PPP Loans through the SBA! This podcast may be long, but is worth every minute you will listen. All the details and more regarding loans and resources for Small Businesses and their needs [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Manufacturers Don&#8217;t Miss This Deadline! June 30, 2020. What is it for? The second wave of the PPP Loans through the SBA! This podcast may be long, but is worth every minute you will listen. All the details and more regarding loans and resources for Small Businesses and their needs [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 11 Food For Thought</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/food-for-thought/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Listen as we receive some food for thought with two of our local representatives from Central Mass.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Listen as we receive some food for thought with two of our local representatives from Central Mass.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Listen as we receive some food for thought with two of our local representatives from Central Mass.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen as we receive some food for thought with two of our local representatives from Central Mass.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 10; Part 2 MassMEP Manufacturing Pipeline</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/manufacturing-pipeline-episode-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 13:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 10; Part 2 MassMEP Manufacturing Pipeline</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 10; Part 1 MassMEP Manufacturing Pipeline</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/massmep-manufacturing-pipeline-episode-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 20:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 10; Part 1 MassMEP Manufacturing Pipeline</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Ep. 9 &#8220;Sea&#8221; Change in Progress: COVID-19</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/covid-19sea-change-in-progress/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 19:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12448</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Sea Change in Progress is defined as a profound or notable transformation and COVID-19 fits that bill. The panelists on this podcast will see if we can navigate some of the choppy waters...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sea Change in Progress is defined as a profound or notable transformation and COVID-19 fits that bill. The panelists on this podcast will see if we can navigate some of the choppy waters...]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sea Change in Progress is defined as a profound or notable transformation and COVID-19 fits that bill. The panelists on this podcast will see if we can navigate some of the choppy waters...]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sea Change in Progress is defined as a profound or notable transformation and COVID-19 fits that bill. The panelists on this podcast will see if we can navigate some of the choppy waters...]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 9 &#8220;Sea&#8221; Change in Progress: COVID-19</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 8; Part 2 Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/manufacturers-traversing-turbulent-times-pt-2/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12316</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Episode 2 of our Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times series with MassMEP President, John Killam, Guests, Paula Martel with North Easton Machine and Diane Ferrara with Accurounds. The story after the story.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Episode 2 of our Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times series with MassMEP President, John Killam, Guests, Paula Martel with North Easton Machine and Diane Ferrara with Accurounds. The story after the story.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Episode 2 of our Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times series with MassMEP President, John Killam, Guests, Paula Martel with North Easton Machine and Diane Ferrara with Accurounds. The story after the story.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 2 of our Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times series with MassMEP President, John Killam, Guests, Paula Martel with North Easton Machine and Diane Ferrara with Accurounds. The story after the story.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ep. 8; Part 2 Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Ep. 8; Part 1 Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/manufacturers-traversing-turbulent-times-pt-1/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12136</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[This is a two part series with two Essential Manufacturers, Accurounds and North Easton Machine. The conversation was so good we kept recording and ended up with two episodes. Episode two will be released next week.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is a two part series with two Essential Manufacturers, Accurounds and North Easton Machine. The conversation was so good we kept recording and ended up with two episodes. Episode two will be released next week.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a two part series with two Essential Manufacturers, Accurounds and North Easton Machine. The conversation was so good we kept recording and ended up with two episodes. Episode two will be released next week.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a two part series with two Essential Manufacturers, Accurounds and North Easton Machine. The conversation was so good we kept recording and ended up with two episodes. Episode two will be released next week.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 8; Part 1 Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 7 Workforce Development During COVID-19</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/workforce-development-during-covid-19/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=11962</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Companies or displaced workers amidst COVID-19 chaos, this podcast will help answer your call for help.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Companies or displaced workers amidst COVID-19 chaos, this podcast will help answer your call for help.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Companies or displaced workers amidst COVID-19 chaos, this podcast will help answer your call for help.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Companies or displaced workers amidst COVID-19 chaos, this podcast will help answer your call for help.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 7 Workforce Development During COVID-19</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:35:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Companies or displaced workers amidst COVID-19 chaos, this podcast will help answer your call for help.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 6 Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP</title>
	<link>https://massmep.org/podcast/training-goes-virtual-with-massmep/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://massmep.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=11831</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Ep. 6 Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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	<itunes:duration>00:18:45</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Mass MEP]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Training Goes Virtual with MassMEP]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Podcast-Logo.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Ep. 5 President of MassMEP Addresses COVID-19</title>
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