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Marketing & Sales Consortium Grant Info Session

<p class="p1"><b>MassMEP and The Greater Westfield Chamber</b> invite you to attend an information session regarding a collaborative Marketing and Sales 7-part training, fully grant funded, and with area businesses such as Mestek Inc. This consortium is designed to equip companies with the tools, tactics and plans needed to bring your company to the next level of sales and revenue. This offering is ideal for manufacturers looking to accelerate their sales growth.<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DigitalMarketing.png"><img class="wp-image-5218 size-medium alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DigitalMarketing-300x200.png" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p class="p1"><b>Join us at the information session to:</b></p> <ul> <li class="p3">Learn about the 7-part workshop included in the MassMEP’s Marketing & Sales training consortium</li> <li class="p3">Join Mestek in a collaborative to develop new markets, a marketing strategy, and branding materials, and to overhaul your lead generation process.</li> <li class="p3">Learn how MassMEP can help you prepare and apply for the training funds through the Workforce Training Fund’s General Grant Program for consortium</li> <li class="p3">Meet fellow Westfield Chamber Members</li> </ul> <p class="p1"><b>What is a consortium grant?</b></p> <p class="p1">A consortium grant provides small to medium size companies an approach to continuous improvement training and manufacturing skills development with minimal cost, time and administrative responsibilities.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Did you know?</b> Each year the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses under the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). Why not be one of the next companies?</p> [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg0t26lz91fc8364&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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Massachusetts Manufacturers At Your Request – Agile and DFM: Module 2

<img class="wp-image-25022 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFM-FINAL-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="540" height="540" /> <a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFMWorkshops-2.pdf">DFMWorkshops (2)</a> The past two years have taught us the endurance and tenacity of Manufacturing in MA. As part of that, the top two subjects Massachusetts manufacturers are looking for more insight with hands on training are, Agile & DFM. MassMEP offers a two part module workshop designed for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Industry. <strong>Module two of the series:</strong> Design for Manufacturability, DFM, the benefits of different manufacturing processes and the effect of cost based on the manufacturing process and tooling consideration. The Value Engineering Methodology evaluates the different manufacturing processes, tooling consideration and labor content to establish overall cost to decide on the most economical overall price. <em><strong>Please note this is One Module that is a two-day training module for each topic. That being written, this workshop requires both days in both modules are to be completed for the full training package. As an attendee you will need to schedule time to attend the training over the four day, eight-hour training time. Example: I will be in training for Agile, May 19th & 26th and in training for DFM, June 9th & 16th.</strong></em> Please note that it is strongly recommended that you participate in both of these modules to receive the full package of the training. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9AdHDFReQV6sf66D6ZdkhQ"]
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Lever’s 2021 Innovation Summit

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-21369" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/New-Logo-Tagline-300x106.png" alt="" width="300" height="106" /> This is Lever’s second, biennial Innovation Summit. Our first summit, held in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 2019, featured the conclusion of Lever’s 2019 Berkshire Intrapreneur Challenge, presentations from regional innovators, a panel discussion featuring regional innovation centers, and keynote talks by Carlo Zaffanella from General Dynamics, and by Steve Case, founder of America Online. More than 250 people participated in the two-day program. <strong>Themes</strong> <ul> <li>Innovating Workforce Development</li> <li>Innovating from Within: the Intrapreneur</li> <li>Innovating for Inclusion</li> </ul> <strong>To participate:</strong> The entire program will be hybrid format: folks may participate in person, via Zoom, or both. [mep_register url="https://leverinc.org/innovation-summit-2021/"]
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Lever’s 2021 Innovation Summit

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-21369" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/New-Logo-Tagline-300x106.png" alt="" width="300" height="106" /> <strong>Themes</strong> <ul> <li>Innovating Workforce Development</li> <li>Innovating from Within: the Intrapreneur</li> <li>Innovating for Inclusion</li> </ul> <strong>To participate:</strong> The entire program will be hybrid format: folks may participate in person, via Zoom, or both. [mep_register url="https://leverinc.org/innovation-summit-2021/"]
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The 17th Annual Northeast Lean Conference

GBMP has selected its theme for 2021 Northeast LEAN Conference, "<strong>Getting Back to the Future</strong>.” Back to focusing on people, back to strategic thinking and back to an innovative workplace inspired by lessons learned from the coronavirus. [mep_register url="https://whova.com/portal/registration/anlc1_202110/"]
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2021 Manufacturing Caucus Awards

This will be the 6th annual Manufacturing awards ceremony hosted by the legislatures manufacturing caucus. Representative Jeffrey N. Roy and Senator Eric Lesser will be presenting the awards September 28th. [mep_register url="https://mamanufacturing.com/Mash-Up"]
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Cybersecurity & CMMC: Weapons against Cyberattacks

In the current climate cyberattacks are at an all time high and manufacturers need ways to help keep them ahead of these risks. Clients are also putting cybersecurity as one of their top audit items in their B to B environment. Join MassMEP as Synagex and Cybersaint will present ways to weaponize manufacturers against these cyberattacks, stay in compliance as a DoD supplier, and educate themselves and their teams with a minimal to no-cash flow obligation. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZdQFJDBHR7e-jkBk6IS_Yg"]
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Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training Consortium Info Session

<strong>NEW</strong> Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training <p class="p1"><strong>TRAINING DESCRIPTION:</strong> Operational Excellence for Supervisors consists of 3 modules, Leadership Skills, Manufacturing Principles, and Problem Solving. This course is delivered over a 12-month span and is designed to provide both awareness and education through classroom and actual "hands-on” exercises in the work environment with an emphasis on the Scientific Method of problem-solving, team building, and conflict resolution. These are competency-based skills: managers and trainers will evaluate progress and determine the level of competence achieved throughout the apprenticeship period.</p> <ul> <li>1-year training program, 3 per class/month</li> <li>delivered virtually</li> <li>3 training modules - leadership skills, manufacturing principles, problem-solving</li> <li>registered apprenticeship (company will become a "co-sponsor" with MassMEP)</li> <li>qualifies for MA Registered Apprentice Tax Credit ($4,800/apprentice)</li> <li>funding support available through the Workforce Training Fund</li> </ul> <b>WHO SHOULD ATTEND</b>:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Supervisors and Work Leaders that responsible for and coordinate the activities of production workers, such as inspectors, machine setters, assemblers, fabricators, and maintenance. [mep_register url="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqde-trzgsGNBc0pIVLyJP9K9ltDr2oFMH"]
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Live: Hacker Prevention Hour

Cybersecurity awareness month! Join us live on Facebook as MassMEP takes you through their Bronze, Silver and Gold roadmap to becoming cyber secure. Hear from our partners, CyberSaint and Exolytic to learn about becoming CMMC or 27001 Certified. Also hear from manufacturing companies for tips and tricks on what's happening today and how to keep your data safe. [mep_register url="https://www.facebook.com/events/804192323739591"]
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Express Grant

In this video you will get a step by step on the process of registering for the Express Grant through the work force training fund and experience just how easy […]
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