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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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Advancing Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Through Industry 4.0 for Manufacturers

<img class=" wp-image-27655 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MassMEP-Header-1-300x54.png" alt="" width="494" height="89" /> <p style="text-align: left">Like the skilled workers of the first industrial revolution, today’s factory and back-office workers are seeing tasks once managed by humans handed over to robots and Artificial Intelligence bots. The workforce is hearing about the factory of the future. And they are wondering what role they will play in the new operating model.</p> <p style="text-align: left">Some leaders suggest that i4.0 might be a potential competitive differentiator, helping position their company as a Ôcool & diverse’ place to work. How does i4.0 play a role in our workforce challenges of today? What are companies doing to entice new workers? What are companies doing to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce? Join us for this complimentary event where we will explore how to attract new talent to the industrial sector; how to position your company as data-driven and highly innovative, and how to create a diverse and inclusive workforce.</p> [mep_register url="https://my.aimnet.org/Register-for-an-Event-Class/Meeting-Home-Page?MeetingId=%7b4947C521-2122-ED11-8123-000D3A044486%7d"]   <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Panelists:</strong></p> [gallery ids="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mary-Cronin-Headshot-hi-rez-scaled.jpg|Mary Cronin - 6K Inc., VP Goverment Affairs,https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-10.06.18-AM.png|Ben Armstrong - MIT, Executive Director,https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Freddii-headshot-scaled.jpg|Fredericka Butler - Takeda, Head of Human Resources,https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-10.08.58-AM.png|Kerry Bowie - Browning the Green Space, Founder, President, and Executive Director,https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-10.10.19-AM.png|Christie Bluhm - CLA, Principal,https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Regis-Lino-Kelly-Photo.jpg|Regis Lino-Kelly - Shark Ninja, Test Engineer"]
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FORGE Manufacturing & Innovation Showcase

<div><strong>Please join us for FORGE’s largest event of the year, bringing together innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, and funders to showcase, pitch, and connect!</strong></div> <div></div> <div> Hundreds of startups, manufacturers, suppliers, funders, and supporters historically attend FORGE’s Manufacturing & Innovation Showcase which will be held virtually on October 22nd, at 10:00 am. The event will include a startup pitch competition, a trade show of exhibiting manufacturers and suppliers, and the opportunity to virtually network across the innovation ecosystem. <strong>Schedule: 10:00 am-10:20 am: Opening Remarks (Introduction to FORGE, hear from last year's winners!) 10:30 am-10:50 am: Startup Pitch Competition for FORGE Product Development Grant 11:00am-11:10am: Winner Announcement and Closing Remarks 11:10am-12:00pm: Networking Time (Manufacturer/Supplier Expo Booths and 1:1) </strong><em>Stay tuned for additional information on speakers, event timing, and more!</em> </div> <div></div> <div>FORGE is a 501c3 nonprofit on a mission to help innovators navigate the journey from physical prototype to commercial impact at scale. FORGE’s Manufacturing Initiative connects startups with manufacturers and companies essential to their supply chain, as well as product development education and resources. To date, this work has supported over 250 startups that boast an over 85% survival rate and made connections for them to right-fit regional suppliers resulting in over $30 million in known contracts and purchase orders to make innovative products locally.</div> <div><strong> If you are a startup and would like to be featured in a startup lookbook so attendees can identify you as someone to network and connect with, please refer to </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/MX2nwDdCdqp4xhWN9"><strong>this link.</strong></a><strong> If you are a company interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event, please email </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></div> [mep_register url="https://hopin.to/events/forge-manufacturing-innovation-showcase"]
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ISO Internal Auditor 9001:2015 – Small Business Direct Access (SBDAP)

<strong><u>Who Should Attend</u>:</strong> This course is recommended for anyone involved in designing, implementing, maintaining and improving a quality management system and/or performing internal audits of a quality management system, such as quality officers, managers and auditors. No prior knowledge of auditing, quality management systems or ISO 9001:2008 is required prior to attending this course. <strong><u>Course Highlights / Topics Covered</u>:</strong> <ul> <li>The process approach, performance indicators and risk</li> <li>The "Plan-Do-Check-Act” principle</li> <li>The key elements of a quality management system, management of documents/records, deviations, corrective and preventive actions</li> <li>Management responsibility, management representative and management review</li> <li>Measurement, analysis and continuous improvement on customer satisfaction, quality management effectiveness through internal audits, process performance and conformity to product requirements</li> <li>What are internal audits</li> <li>Why are internal audits conducted</li> <li>What preparatory work should be carried out before an audit</li> <li>What to pay attention to during the audit</li> <li>What is a good audit report</li> <li>What aspects are important in monitoring audit results, corrective and preventive actions</li> </ul> <strong><u>Students will benefit by</u>:</strong> <ul> <li>Learning how to plan, conduct, and report quality audit results</li> <li>Enhancing your understanding of the components of an internal quality audit program</li> <li>Gaining an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 requirements</li> <li>Getting answers to your toughest audit questions</li> </ul> Capturing a working knowledge of the practices, roles and responsibilities of an auditor [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh5lgdv3c0515171&oseq=&c=&ch="] A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development under cooperative agreement SBAHQ20B0022 through the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management. SBDCs are a program supported by SBA and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. By contacting our office and requesting at least two weeks in advance, every attempt will be made to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities and those who need translation services.
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