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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><img class="alignnone wp-image-30361 size-medium" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LoveLeanWRKSP-1-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></strong></p> <h3>Love Lean Workshop</h3> As we begin another journey into another new year, we ask, "Where are you on your journey through continuous improvement?" Join us for this one-day workshop in Lean 101 for all levels, if you are new to lean or experienced, as they may spark new lean ideas. This is a touch, see, do workshop! <strong>In this Workshop:</strong> Participants will learn how to use continuous improvement in a hypothetical work environment. <strong>Who Should Attend:</strong> Anyone! This is a basic lean perspective, and this workshop will allow anyone with experience to use as a refresher or for someone new to lean/continuous improvement an opportunity to touch, feel and do while working with lean at any level within your organization. <strong>Cost Of Workshop:</strong> This one-day workshop totals $99. Please be on the lookout for coupon codes on MassMEP Social (LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram). <strong>Location:</strong> MassMEP 27A Midstate Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Suite 200 508-831-7020   [mep_register url="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ejly7ecnb081b756"]

Pioneer Valley and the rest of Western Massachusetts are renowned for their manufacturing capabilities and knowledge, especially in plastics and metal fabrication. In fact, more than 55,000 people in Western MA work in advanced manufacturing alone! Join <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2NHQziFfrD220QwtyMG1IEKZBKUQ28o0nwzq3M8_CCvOGSFSchQGmEvn9kCPvtqhPgEw2ZQM1fpNoDD2E0tjPSFkDUYODRm0KdO7GZYm9b04NTNb1zdi5VGDrzV_XcnH1p_fTfR8fILFdOGmz1Y-6ZFeKIeFKrf-aboGbHWrL30uLAboHW_pE">FORGE</a>, <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/22mcXjKRFCNkqLj4yEOTWWnO0p43gXOb36Q-AHOW7A-GISFSchQFQUXLZzMuyuqhqBXDMGMvSK0h_lYzmxuYuINRhJM1Ku-R97TlGjo29jpdDGqvQipGDiJuO3bWa08WW9_ovyPVz4Nx2D2zsXwtkicSSxLJWCXomGhFvCfgPDSqx83w6to6Q">Alchemy Group</a> and <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2IQNFatJ8USuzKZWdkefHjnSvybwJuo84pZ7sDMflxsKKSFSchQEbwKqpxN5lTy9s0UFA8YsGaWKf4NV8ddn4rhMhqnPKJcPz_dodmey4xJr0FVjyBBW06_1Nd6CeOKxk7ZWPpf4fb6uQ0wKbGmieRQTAuGj2_Jqnw09IDIZ6Blnt7-UGWkP4">Western Mass Economic Development Council</a> as we check on the trends and news about manufacturing in this ecosystem. The event will include networking with other leaders in manufacturing in the region, as well as break out small table discussions on such topics as: <ul> <li>The advantages of manufacturing localization and how to find and collaborate with local customers</li> <li>Best practices and networking with other manufacturers</li> <li>Resources for Massachusetts-based manufacturers like grants and workforce training</li> <li>Advanced manufacturing FAQs</li> <li>Product and process demonstrations</li> </ul> Event partners include <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2FNny55tHh6Yu2e7aMOGaUJnw-o3-B7aXMzxjrzOoOyKMSFSchQGcpRmbv_cPw6FCATxRtgjIK6KTqUSsr6KbZQE7CM3oeBrq8sqMeP885qM5vxgdgmWwjyQ5GuKvooRMSQl8QumwavUoHVZivfG2tujkBaJR8WQYoFF4L1_WyEqRpcVY">MassMEP</a>,<a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2Q41ctsS8S3wlLH4UOWpgs3SeokRD2PQM4MgNVuW92kmOSFSchQFlkLb2ujy6gP0rDmashR_otg5RsFrkNyp1MfgJvCCTA9V3Q-h4vsZC3cdlXZQZj4Hb_GtzsL3OBrZ6CBl1A6bgiP7zVTvtOt7_DMziFgW3eN7BDkxSs4kjKwS3bfsS"> MassCEC</a>, <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2_ZA_6uMK0uQ8dltw_dTiHZqd1aOnQbqXbxsC197s8xCPSFSchQEtoUY57D4joOL6bmjY4u60RdwzbSKJOiBkpRGCOWmLwr6H256TQgbQwGeKW3mxWdQHtuvDr1JkoOIR82NcSV_8oUztDjAdjXTR5JNUB56HAb6OzwqDhT-xQIiircRa7YQwb6g">MassDevelopment</a>, and <a href="https://forgeimpact-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2d-GhUnNg-HVaXS3BkmxAPGHR4emv9lzm-TJpIMz6rp-RSFSchQFsNlTZ3qJTSyIdoU9k-dqaDfct90g954fjxF1QtC_ZADatT3C04jUv_cWwwJTRq-48nC3SjRRbpLgJR0kWhuWGvhJrNmHeOCCZMvVXWqJPYxpUXqg3BrDinLZNBm8">Mass Technology Collaborative</a>. We hope to see you there! [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-manufacturing-in-western-ma-tickets-494061921507"]