Ep. 44: Practicing What We Preach, Mash-Up Style

  • On September 16, 2021

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 & VP Operations at AeroShield Materials sit down with us to discuss their role in the Mash-Up, what the audience can expect, and the part they are looking forward to the most.

The Mash-Up will be taking place September 28th, 2021 at Polar Park from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Register for the event here!

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 44: Practicing What We Preach, Mash-Up Style
/
Read More

Ep. 43: Is this the Jetsons or an episode from the Manufacturing Mash-Up?

  • On September 9, 2021

We sit down with Joyce Sidopoulos, Co-Founder, Vice President Programs & 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 – 5:00 PM.

Register for the event here!

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 43: Is this the Jetsons or an episode from the Manufacturing Mash-Up?
/
Read More

Ep. 42: “Fall”ing for MassMEP…

  • On September 7, 2021

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.

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 42: "Fall"ing for MassMEP...
/
Read More

Ep. 41: Manufacturing Mash-Up, an insiders perspective…

  • On August 6, 2021

We sit down with Kristy Grignon, MassMEP Marketing & 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…The Center for Advanced Manufacturing has put together an event “Where partners and industry come together to put the “advanced” in advanced manufacturing!” Register here today and we will see everyone September 28, 2021.

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 41: Manufacturing Mash-Up, an insiders perspective...
/
Read More

Ep. 40: Top 3 Manufacturing Challenges and Solutions with MassMEP

  • On July 30, 2021

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 minute, actually 30 and learn how to handle those challenges.

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 40: Top 3 Manufacturing Challenges and Solutions with MassMEP
/
Read More

Ep. 39: Manufacturing Workforce: Market, Recruit & Retain

  • On July 23, 2021

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 with the Davis Companies and most importantly with a Manufacturing POV, Deanna Zarella from AIS in Leominster. There are key takeaways from this podcast and for more takeaways and value adds, join them for a webinar on Wednesday, July 28th at 11:00 AM. Click here to register!

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 39: Manufacturing Workforce: Market, Recruit & Retain
/
Read More

Ep. 38: A chorus of digital, digital, digital…

  • On July 15, 2021

On July 21, 2021 we will be holding a webinar with Tribal Visions’, Chris Ciunci and Rob Meyer to talk about the new Express Grant program in town and how it is shaking things up for Manufacturers. Specifically they will discuss the course options that will now be available to all manufacturers across the commonwealth. These new express grant opportunities are available now and this one-hour webinar  will explain what is available to you in their Marketing and Lead Generation modules. These modules focus on strategy & planning as well as implementation. 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!

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 38: A chorus of digital, digital, digital...
/
Read More

Ep. 37: Celebrating A Nation, Massachusetts Style

  • On July 7, 2021

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 with our sales and marketing director, Kristy Grignon, who dives into how this year has been going for MassMEP and gives us the details on the Manufacturing Caucus Awards on September 28th. Tune in to hear more details on the guests and layout of this exciting event!

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 37: Celebrating A Nation, Massachusetts Style
/
Read More

Ep. 36 Change Happens, Express Helps

  • On June 29, 2021

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 needs. It is fast, flexible and friendly. Small businesses (100 employees or less) will now be able to access more training opportunities than ever with no cash flow obligation! Listen to the podcast for all the details and visit their website, to register as a provider or attendee today!

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 36 Change Happens, Express Helps
/
Read More

Ep. 35 The MMAP program is live! What is it? Just listen.

  • On June 18, 2021

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 more in-depth look at how this will work for Manufacturers across Massachusetts. Give this a listen, the register for the webinar here!

To find more information about the program click this link.

MassMEP
MassMEP
Ep. 35 The MMAP program is live! What is it? Just listen.
/
Read More