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<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-31422 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Connex-MA-Blue-Draft-031-1-300x184.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="184" /> The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions. Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session. Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023. <a href="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/j/82821794341?pwd=ZkFwWkorejBqTlRCeUdIcnY1ZVNodz09" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-31422 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Connex-MA-Blue-Draft-031-1-300x184.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="184" /> The session is created for Massachusetts Manufacturers that are interested in joining the CONNEX Supply Chain Database. If you are new to the platform MassMEP representatives will be live to get you registered, walk you through the features of the platform, and answer questions. Session times and dates are listed in the MassMEP workshop calendar. Click the link on your preferred date to join the live session, no registration necessary. Manufacturers will only need to attend one training session. Through the MassMEP partnership, a lifetime CONNEX Massachusetts subscription is available at no cost for all Massachusetts Manufacturers. To join the CONNEX Marketplace National Database account holders will receive a promotion code that equates to an annual savings of $500/year. This offer is valid through June 13, 2023. <a href="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/j/82821794341?pwd=ZkFwWkorejBqTlRCeUdIcnY1ZVNodz09" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here to join</a>

<h3 style="text-align: center"><strong>STRENGTHEN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN & SOURCE LOCAL WITH <a href="https://massmep.org/connex/">CONNEXª MASSACHUSETTS</a></strong></h3> <img class="wp-image-31422 size-medium alignleft" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Connex-MA-Blue-Draft-031-1-300x184.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="184" /> <div> <span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">This invitation only event will be held at AccuRounds in Avon, Massachusetts </span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">where you will learn more about the CONNEX Massachusetts and CONNEX Marketplace platform with a tour of the AccuRounds facilities. </span> </div> <div> <span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">CONNEX Massachusetts is an online platform that connects all Massachusetts </span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">manufacturers into a single, accurate, searchable supply-chain database. CONNEX Marketplace is the national platform t</span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">hat</span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0"> would cost </span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">each company</span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0"> $500 per year, per company </span><span class="x_x_ContentPasted0 x_ContentPasted0">location. </span> During the launch, MassMEP, WPI, UMass Lowell, MIT, FORGE, MassRobotics, MassTech Collaborative, AIM & the BIC, known as the Massachusetts Manufacturing Ecosystem, are coming together to celebrate the kickoff for <a href="https://massmep.org/connex/">CONNEXª Massachusetts. </a> This is a great opportunity for Massachusetts based companies to receive lifetime national access to CONNEX Marketplace, as well as network with other individuals who have already registered for this supply chain database. <img class="alignnone wp-image-32401 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Free-Forever-Promo-Image-Valid-6.13.23-1-300x251.png" alt="" width="410" height="343" /> </div> Click <a href="https://massmep.org/connex">CONNEXª Massachusetts</a> to join the database today! For more information contact [email protected]. <p style="text-align: left"><img class="wp-image-31532 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Umass_Lowell.png" alt="" width="80" height="101" /> <img class="wp-image-31529 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WPI-color-e1679677588950-300x102.png" alt="" width="159" height="54" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-24985" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RevisedLogoSm-300x124.png" alt="" width="225" height="93" /> <img class="wp-image-31530 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BIC-300x109.png" alt="" width="143" height="52" /> <img class="wp-image-31457 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-22-at-11.53.38-AM-e1679677377988.png" alt="" width="115" height="85" /></p> <p style="text-align: left"><img class="wp-image-28582 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cam-logo3.png" alt="" width="214" height="74" /> <img class="wp-image-21325 size-medium alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WPI-e1679677438249-300x35.png" alt="" width="300" height="35" /> <img class="size-full wp-image-23464 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/aim-logo.png" alt="" width="180" height="90" /></p> <img class="wp-image-32405 alignleft" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-New-Accuround-Logo.png" alt="" width="228" height="49" /> <p style="text-align: left"><img class="wp-image-31531 alignnone" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MIT-e1679677786559.png" alt="" width="204" height="55" /></p> <p style="text-align: left"></p>

    <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"]

<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" />

[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 [email protected].</p> [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/worcester-business-journal-2023-manufacturing-summit-and-awards-registration-591672978807"]