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August 28, 2024

Central Manufacturing Talent Pipeline Summit

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-31094 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MassHire_Master-300x201.png" alt="" width="300" height="201" /> Central Manufacturing Talent Pipeline Summit Bringing together state funders and employers to learn about current trainings and create strategic plans to meet your talent needs. This free summit will focus on available employer grant funding, workforce training resources and information regarding access to highly qualified manufacturing training graduates in 2023. Networking breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM. Keynote Speakers: <ul> <li>Representative Jeffery Roy, House Chair of the Manufacturing Caucus</li> <li>Christine Nola, Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.</li> </ul> Join us, Thursday, March 16th at the College of Holy Cross Hogan Conference Center From 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM [mep_register url="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejn4xke6a97bc479&llr=huosel6ab"]

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August 28, 2024

Opportunity for Grant Funded Design Firm Assistance

<p style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><strong><img class="alignnone wp-image-30958" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DFXIS2.22-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="252" height="252" /></strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><strong>Are you looking for an opportunity to maximize your new product design prior to production? </strong><strong>Look no further!</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400">This informational session is on the Basics of Design for Excellence (DFX) to learn how to apply for the chance to receive $5,000 of expert DFX support from Bayard Design.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">Up to 5 submissions will be selected!</p> <p style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Zoom Session: Basics of DFX & How to Apply for Assistance</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400"><strong>February 22 @ 12:00- 1:00 pm EST</strong></p> <p style="font-weight: 400">This program is funded by the EDA Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (MERT) 2.0 grant.</p> Click the button to send an email to register for the zoom link, or to ask questions. [mep_register url="mailto:peter@massrobotics.org"]

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August 28, 2024

MMAP Information Session with CAM

<img class=" wp-image-28582 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cam-logo3.png" alt="" width="306" height="106" /> MMAP is back! The Center for Advanced Manufacturing at MassTech (CAM), in partnership with the Commonwealth's <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-office-of-housing-and-economic-development-eohed-/" data-attribute-index="0" data-entity-hovercard-id="urn:li:fs_miniCompany:64549642" data-entity-type="MINI_COMPANY">Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED)</a>, has re-launched the third round of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program or MMAP. MMAP aims to co-invest in small to medium-sized manufacturers across the state. The Program supports manufacturers through investments of up to $250,000 in capital infrastructure, to help spur new jobs, enter new markets, increase capabilities, and foster collaboration with ecosystem partners. Priority will be given to projects that address key areas for growth in the manufacturing sector and align with emerging federal opportunities, including: * Microelectronics; * Defense/Aerospace; * Electrification Technologies; * Additive Manufacturing; & * Robotics/Automation. Click this <a href="https://cam.masstech.org/mmap">link</a> for more program details. Register for the upcoming virtual info session next Wednesday, 2/8, at 11 a.m. [mep_register url="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aUVIm2BwToyfWwIEPYyhNw"]

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August 28, 2024

Worcester Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Roundtable with MassMEP’s Kathie Mahoney

<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/worcester-chamber-of-commerce.png"><img class=" wp-image-30537 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/worcester-chamber-of-commerce.png" alt="" width="475" height="132" /></a> <span style="font-family: arial">For the first Manufacturing Roundtable of 2023, please join the Chamber in welcoming <strong>Kathie Mahoney</strong>, President of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP). MassMEP is a nonprofit headquartered in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to providing manufacturers with best practices in workforce, operations, and growth. In total, MassMEP has helped create and retain 17,000 jobs and supported $2.1 billion in growth for Massachusetts manufacturers.</span> [caption id="attachment_553" align="alignright" width="202"]<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headshot-Kathie-Mahoney.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-553" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headshot-Kathie-Mahoney.jpg" alt="" width="202" height="202" /></a> Kathie Mahoney, President[/caption] <span style="font-family: arial"> Mahoney started her career at MassMEP in 1999, left for a position at the Rhode Island MEP in 2017, and returned as MassMEP President in 2022. She is recognized as a next-generation leader among her peers in the National MEP Network, and brings years of manufacturing excellence and experience to Massachusetts manufacturers.</span> [mep_register url="https://business.worcesterchamber.org/events/details/manufacturing-roundtable-2-15-23-massmep-14923"]

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August 28, 2024

Women’s Day: Manufacturing Workshop

<h3 style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-31121 size-medium" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023stdWDW-1-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></h3> <h1 style="text-align: center">SAVE THE DATE 3/29/23</h1> <h1 style="text-align: center">It's Back!</h1> <h3 style="text-align: center">Our 2nd Annual Women's Day Manufacturing Workshop is back to celebrate Women's Day, and to honor Massachusetts Women in Manufacturing with this workshop.</h3> <h5>Join us for a fun late afternoon of panel discussion, networking and hands-on experiences at this year's Women's Day Workshop. Thanks again to our sponsors, Amazon Robotics & WiM for their support and encouragement for women in manufacturing.</h5> Where: Assabet Valley in Marlborough, MA Time: 4 - 6:30 PM. Registration opens at 4 Who: Women in Manufacturing!! How: <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ejotjoik19685868">Register Here!</a> Agenda 4:00 PM Registration Opens 4:15 Welcome Keynote Speaker - Sarah Baker, COO & Co-founder at Silverside Detectors Inc. Panel Discussion - Hire Up: moving forward and upward in manufacturing careers Robin Trickett, CFO Union Machine Mary May, Director of Assabet Community Education Karen Coombs, Director, Global Supply Chain, Amazon Robotics Sarah Baker, COO & Co-founder at Silverside Detectors Inc. 5:15 Breakout Sessions Networking Welding Simulator Welding Demo <img class="alignnone wp-image-30556 size-full" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Amazon-Robotics-300x140-1-e1678197006548.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="65" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21708" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wim-full-color-logo-1000xx200-300x60-1.png" alt="" width="300" height="60" />

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August 28, 2024

Love Lean Workshop

<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"]

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August 28, 2024

Worcester Business Journal Manufacturing Summit & Excellence Awards

[caption id="attachment_20115" align="aligncenter" width="418"]<img class=" wp-image-20115" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wbj_manufacturing_logo-300x150.jpg" alt="" width="418" height="209" /> Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 2:30 - 6:00 PM[/caption] <h3 style="font-weight: 600">Worcester Business Journal is proud to present our 8th annual Central Mass Manufacturing Summit and Excellence Awards program.</h3> <h4 style="font-weight: 600">Winners will be profiled in the special section on Manufacturing in our April 3rd issue of the Worcester Business Journal and honored at a special awards event and forum on April 25, 2023 at the College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center.</h4> <p style="font-weight: 400">The event features a special awards ceremony, keynote address and panel discussion on the state of the manufacturing industry, along with an opportunity for networking and a cocktail reception.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">Manufacturers have been faced with tremendous challenges over the past few years, including significantly disrupted supply chains, major workforce shortages, along with automation and productivity issues.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">In this special forum, our panel of industry and manufacturing leaders will discuss the disruptions and the trends and issues shaping the direction of their companies and the industry.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">Stay tuned - more details and speaker lineup coming soon!</p> <p style="font-weight: 400">For event questions, contact kprosser@wbjournal.com.</p> [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worcester-business-journal-2023-manufacturing-summit-and-awards-registration-591672978807"]

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August 28, 2024

DFM, DFA and now DFx Workshop & Opportunity for Grant Funded Design Assistance

<strong><a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Workshop-1.png"><img class="wp-image-29528 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Workshop-1-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="348" height="348" /></a></strong> <strong>Workshop Details:</strong> <ol> <li><strong><u>Workshop</u>: 2-day, in-person workshop exploring the critical elements of Design for Excellence and refining your vision for maximizing your product. (See details below) </strong></li> <li><strong><u>Up to $10,000 of Expert DFX Support</u>: New Program Benefit! Participants will be given the opportunity to qualify for up to $10,000 of DFX support provided by Bayard Design. While up to 10 submissions will be selected for support by Bayard we will make efforts to assist others when possible</strong></li> </ol> This two-day workshop will teach participants about different cost-saving and efficient design processes such as Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and Value Engineering. Classroom discussions will include analyzing manufacturing processes, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. <u><b>UP TO $10,000 Of EXPERT DFX SUPPORT- DETAILS:</b></u> Once you have refined your DFX needs we would like to provide further assistance in maximizing your product design. At the end of the workshop participants will be given a "DFX Project Scope Support Request Form” outlining areas in which you desire professional assistance. This form can then be submitted for review by MassMEP, MassRobotics and Bayard Design to determine if your request can be addressed with the <a href="https://www.eda.gov/news/press-release/2021/04/16/us-department-commerce-invests-33-million-cares-act-recovery?q=/news/press-releases/2021/04/16/lowell-ma.htm">EDA MERT 2.0</a> funded support. You will be provided help in completing this request form during the workshop and virtually after the workshop. Once submitted you will receive notification, within 5 days, of potential additional support being offered to you. <strong>In this Workshop:</strong> Participants will learn how Design for Manufacturability (DFM) leads to finding the most cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet the customer's specifications. In addition, participants will learn how the Design for Assembly methodology can be used to develop the most cost-effective and productive way to design products for assembly. This training will also teach participants about Value Engineering and how it minimizes costs while maintaining functionality. <strong>Who Should Attend:</strong> This training is most beneficial to design engineers and other engineering and manufacturing personnel however, all levels of the company would benefit. <strong>Cost Of Workshop:</strong> This two-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=a07ejigofau992da2bb"]

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August 28, 2024

State of Manufacturing in Western MA

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"]

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