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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

Cybersecurity Whisperers: How does that pipeline hack affect my company?

Join MassMEP, Synagex and CyberSaint for an hour long discussion providing an overview on Cybersecurity, the typical vulnerabilities, real world examples, and the layered approach in how you can address the risk. Since the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline is the latest Cybersecurity headline we will discuss cybersecurity vulnerabilities with a focus on Malware; specifically Ransomware. During the webinar we will cover the tools and layered security approach that we utilize to protect against these cyber threats. Join us for some of the following topics: <ul> <li>Case study</li> <li>Layered security / protection approach (everything from the application to the personal level) <ul> <li>Anti-virus/anti-malware software</li> <li>Multi-factor authentication</li> <li>Firewalls</li> <li>Encryption</li> <li>Security Awareness Training</li> <li>Etc..</li> </ul> </li> <li>Compliance – CyberSaint.</li> </ul> [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T0y20rW3TteimpWY4sKMrg"]
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  • August 28, 2024

Lean Six Sigma Info Session Webinar

<h5>Is lean six sigma the right choice for your company?</h5> If your company struggles with high variability/scrap, recurring issues or inefficient business processes Lean Six Sigma could be the solution you have been searching for. Lean Six Sigma certifications contain proven methods to minimize waste and reduce costs. Learn the power behind DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. You don't need to be a math wizard or statistician. Using the Keep It Simple Statistically approach (KISS) and the proven roadmap for choosing the "RIGHT" projects, key business results can be achieved. Participants will learn to identify and lead both projects and other team members to increase their contribution and value to the organization. Organizations will see quality and productivity results along with workforce development and employee engagement. Through deployment of a Lean Six Sigma program participants will learn: <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none"> <ul> <li>Critical thinking</li> <li>Gain improved process and product knowledge</li> <li>Learn how to reduce variation and remove non-value added activities</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Gain leadership skills</li> <li>Focus on the Voice of the Customer</li> <li>Decrease defect rates</li> <li>Reduce cost and cycle times</li> </ul> [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vcYuhMKbSIKJWJxf9CBrmQ"]
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  • August 28, 2024

Tips for Refining Your Lead Generation Engine in a Post COVID World – Webinar

<div> Given the singularly unique circumstances from the past year, small business owners will need to get savvy to keep their business afloat and make it to the other shore. Businesses have a decision to make with their marketing budgets, and how to refine their lead generation engine in this post-COVID world. Join us for this webinar with tips and insights on how to make this work within your organization. </div> [mep_register url="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DhdfmwxJTdCG15_evBKZxQ"]
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  • August 28, 2024

Postponed – Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors

<p class="p2">New England Regional Defense Industry Collaboration Cyber Resilience Workshop</p> <p class="p2">In this free educational event, defense contractors will learn about the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) cybersecurity clause, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, and future Cybersecurity Maturity</p> <p class="p2">Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Importantly, defense contractors will gain an understanding of what is meant by cybersecurity resiliency, how to manage their risk, and what steps they can take to ensure they adequately protect all information and the future of their business.</p> <p class="p2">Topics covered include:</p> <p class="p2">¥ Understanding cyber resiliency and cybersecurity risk management</p> <p class="p2">¥ Understanding the drivers of risk management outcomes</p> <p class="p2">¥ DFARS Requirements including Protecting Covered Defense Information, Flow Down and Incident Reporting</p> <p class="p2">¥ Understanding and Utilizing Security Guidance: NIST SP 800-171</p> <p class="p2">¥ Future Requirements (CMMC) and Audits</p> <p class="p2">¥ What specific steps you can take to ensure you remain eligible to do business within the DoD Supply Chain</p> <p class="p2">Who Should Attend:</p> <p class="p2">Owners, CEOs, COOs, CIOs, Quality Managers and IT professionals of manufacturers and other companies with contracts within the Department of Defense Supply Chain, whether you’re a prime, subcontractor to a prime, or in a lower tier.</p> <p class="p2">This event is hosted by NH MEP and will be presented by cybersecurity experts from the</p> <p class="p3">Connecticut MEP, CONNSTEP.</p> [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egvtte66f0545e78&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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  • August 28, 2024

Advanced Manufacturing & Integrated Photonics Certificate Information Session

<p id="register_date">Stonehill College, Martin Auditorium</p> <p id="register_location">320 Washington St Easton, MA 02357 United States</p> <p class="p1">Stonehill College and Bridgewater State University have partnered to offer a 15-month <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stonehill.edu%2Fprograms%2Fphotonics-certificate%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmratliff%40stonehill.edu%7C19e7c587f19f42aabd7f08d7ab3d32ba%7C2d1c5372f88f46c1a557ed75b9b2893c%7C1%7C0%7C637166151646885192&sdata=4xGEglVL%2BlJZvaEdegFssT5KvYFaMuwboEVBXVCA1Ec%3D&reserved=0">Advanced Manufacturing & Integrated Photonics Certificate Program</a>, in collaboration with MIT’s Knowledge and Innovation for Manufacturing Initiative, to train technicians in the assembly, quality control, testing and repair of photonic devices that will run tomorrow’s driverless cars, data centers, sensors and high-speed communication systems. On Thursday, February 20, come see how this program can prepare you for a thriving career in the field. <u>Agenda</u> <b>12-12:30 p.m.</b> – Lunch and Program Overview <b>12:30-1 p.m.</b> – Faculty Panel <b>1-1:30 p.m.</b> – Question & Answer Session <b>1:30-2 p.m.</b> – Hands on activity/ demonstrations</p> [mep_register url="https://apply.stonehill.edu/register/photonics-info"]
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  • August 28, 2024

Take the Guesswork out of Growth

<div class=""> <h6><strong><label class="detail-label" for="programDetails-presentation">Program Description</label></strong><img class="wp-image-6108 alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Catalyst-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="202" height="106" /></h6> <p class=""><span class="">According to a compilation of several studies by Moya Mason, an estimated 100 Million companies are started each year worldwide (11.000 each hour).</span><span class=""> </span><span class="">About that same amount also fail each year. One of the major causes of failure or stagnation in business is growth. There are myriad reasons for this such as poor hiring, financial mismanagement, poor strategy, growing too fast that all can be traced back to mismanaged growth. It is easy to fall into this trap over time which is why most businesses fail in less than a decade.</span></p> <div></div> <div></div> <div class=""><span class="">There is a proven way to avoid this trap.</span></div> <p class=""><span class="">Companies that endure, that last decades, generations and centuries typically make a handful of decisions right. For instance, when Alan Mulally helped to turn around Ford in the middle of the worst financial crisis of our lifetime, he focused on these four things:</span></p> <ol> <li><span class="">Aggressively restructure to operate profitably at the current demand and changing model mix. <strong>(EXECUTION)</strong></span></li> <li>Accelerate development of new products our customers want and value. <strong>(STRATEGY)</strong></li> <li>Finance our plan and improve our balance sheet. <strong>(CASH)</strong></li> <li>Work together effectively as one team. <strong>(PEOPLE)</strong></li> </ol> <div class=""><span class="">In this highly interactive, simple, practical and actionable session, Bill will share how any company can build a healthy and thriving culture and business by developing a systematic Leadership Operating System focusing on four key decisions <strong>(People, Strategy, Execution and Cash). </strong></span></div> <div></div> <div class=""><strong><span class="">Over three hours, we will cover the following:</span></strong></div> <ol> <li><span class="">How growth can become a silent killer of business</span></li> <li><span class="">How to build a systematic decision framework for your business like Alan Mulally</span><span class="">Practice, Practice, Practice - </span></li> <li><span class="">Bill will lead us through at least 2 simple, practical and actionable exercises</span></li> </ol> </div> <div class=""> <strong><label class="detail-label" for="programDetails-valueToMembers">Value to members</label></strong> <p class=""><span class="">The audience will come away with a real sense of why and how growth if managed improperly can stealthily stall and/or kill their businesses. </span><span class="">They will also be led through practical exercises that they can act upon as soon as they get back to the office.</span></p> </div> <div class=""><label class="detail-label" for="programDetails-biography"></label><img class="wp-image-10113 alignleft" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bill-gc.jpg" alt="" width="84" height="101" /></div> <div class=""><strong><label class="detail-label" for="programDetails-biography">Speaker Biography</label></strong></div> <div><span class="">Bill Flynn has devoted the latter half of his career to giving back to his fellow entrepreneurs by helping them to turn great ideas and businesses into exceptional ones and great people into exceptional leaders and teams. </span><span class="">Before that, he has spent 3 decades helping to start up and growing business in different roles and industries. Bill has spent 9+ years as a business advisor/coach. He is also an 8-time startup VP, Sales, and 2-time CMO. In those 30 years, Bill has worked for or advised over 30 companies including 20+ startups (10 operationally with 6 successful outcomes) many starting at ground level with few customers growing up to thousands in a few years. He has been involved in 2 IPOs and 7 acquisitions. As a GM, he led a successful division turnaround for a $100MM+ IT services company where he also was Corporate CMO helping to set up the company to be acquired by Best Buy. </span><span class="">Bill</span><span class="">’</span><span class="">s global experience includes opening/managing satellite offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific.</span></div> <div class=""> <p class=""><span class="">Over the past several years, he has become a Certified <a class="" href="http://gicoaches.com/">Gazelles</a> coach and Predictive Index Practitioner. He travels the country each year speaking to hundreds of CEOs as a Vistage Resource Speaker. He also keeps his hands in the startup world as a Mass Challenge Mentor and volunteer for NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship). </span></p> </div> [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egrx2wmu9da2cdd9&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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