SBA EXPRESS BRIDGE LOANS now available in response to COVID-19

  • On March 26, 2020
Dear Small Business, Friends and Partners, In response to the COVID-19 National Emergency, the SBA Express Bridge Loan (EBL) Pilot Program has been modified and the term extended. The EBL Pilot Program is designed to supplement the Agency’s direct disaster loan capabilities and authorizes SBA Express Lenders to provide expedited SBA-guaranteed bridge loan financing on […]
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Resources for Manufacturers during COVID-19

  • On March 25, 2020
Resources for Manufacturers and Small Businesses during COVID-19 We are providing you with these resources to help you as you work through these turbulent COVID-19 times. If you have specific needs that are not referenced here, please feel free to contact us so that we can tap into our network. COVID-19 Resources for Small and […]
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Roadmap to a Manufacturing Pipeline

  • On January 27, 2020
By Lisa Derby Oden, Workforce Program Coordinator, MassMEP The help wanted ads are everywhere in manufacturing. The industry is facing a skills gap that may leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028, with a potential economic impact of $2.5 trillion, according to a study by Deloitte. It can be daunting to […]
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification CMMC

  • On January 10, 2020

The New Cybersecurity Standard

CMMC will encompass multiple maturity levels that range from “Basic Cyber Security Hygiene to Advanced”. The intent is to identify the required CMMC level in Request for Proposals (RFP’s) in the term and conditions and will be used  as a GO/NO GO decision for procurement of product.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_HQ6z6JgvU
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5 Reasons to Train Your Employees and How to Make it Affordable

  • On November 26, 2019
By Lisa Derby Oden, Workforce Program Coordinator, MassMEP Weaknesses – we all have them. And when everyone’s individual weaknesses are all bundled together…well, you have probably found the source of many of your workplace issues. Training can be a primary solution for dealing with these issues. Let’s look at 5 top reasons to train your […]
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Five Questions With: Manny Jerome

  • On March 21, 2019
By Susan ShalhoubPBN contributing writer pbn.com/five-questions-with-manny-jerome/ MANNY JEROME is the new client-development project manager for the southeastern region of Massachusetts at MassMEP. / COURTESY MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP. Last month the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, or MassMEP, welcomed Manny Jerome as project manager for client development for the southeastern region of Massachusetts. He’ll work directly […]
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What Did You Miss in Safety Compliance for 2018?

  • On February 13, 2019
Written by: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers Keeping up with the changes in OSHA regulations, state and federal law can be a full-time job. To help keep you in compliance and up to date on changes in regulations, we have summarized the highlights of 2018. OSHA Penalty Increase Effective January 2, civil penalties for violations of […]
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 Manufacturers Face an Increase in Cyber Attacks in 2019

Manufacturers Face an Increase in Cyber Attacks in 2019

  • On January 31, 2019
Written by; Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers What are the changes is OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements for the manufacturing industry? OSHA has adopted a new electronic data submission rule that took effect January 1, 2017. The new rule requires certain categories of employers (see applicability thresholds below) to electronically submit injury and illness data that they are […]
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