NIST MEP E-Blast: August 7, 2015

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In This Issue:
 

MFG Day Updates

2015 MFG Day Letters

This week the Department of Commerce staff worked with MEP to draft letters from Secretary Pritzker which were sent to Governors, select Mayors, and some Congressional representatives to encourage their participation in Manufacturing Day.  The letters also include the name and contact information for the local MEP center.  To see the communications and the distribution list please click on the following links: Congress, Mayors, Governors, distribution list.

 

MFG Day Webinar

The recording of the recent MFG DAY webinar, ”Employer Driven Events,” is now available online and features best practices and tips from Ace Clearwater, Caterpillar, GEMCITY/Dayton Region Manufacturers Association, and Fathom. Click here to view.

 

Please contact Mark Schmit or Zara Brunner with any questions.   

September MEP Update Meeting

Registration is Now Open

The next MEP Update Meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2015 in Dallas, Texas at the Hyatt Regency.  Registration for the meeting is open until September 16th.  The registration cost is $329 per person.  Please visit the MEP Update Meeting event page for registration and hotel information.  In addition to the MEP Update Meeting, we will also be holding the MEP Advisory Board Meeting on Thursday, September 24th.  This meeting is open to all and no registration is required.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are attending both the ASMC Center Best Practice Sharing Conference and the MEP Update Meeting you will need to make two reservations using both hotel room block links.  When making hotel reservations on the website in the “Other Information” section please include a note that says you are part of the NIST MEP meeting and ASMC Meeting and the hotel will link your reservations so you do not need to switch rooms during your stay.   To book a room for the ASMC Best Practice Sharing Conference please use this link.

 

If you have any questions about the MEP Update Meeting or Advisory Board Meeting, please contact Kari Reidy at kari.reidy@nist.gov or 301-975-4919.

First Kick-off Meeting with MEP Center Recipients

Round 1 Competition

Round One Center Kick Off Meeting

Last week, NIST MEP staff held a kick-off meeting with the first 10 center award recipients from the Round 1 competition. The meeting was held on the NIST campus with approximately 35 staff from the 10 MEP centers.  In addition to center staff there were also a number of attendees from NIST MEP, the NIST Grants Management Division, as well as other visitors from the NIST Laboratories, Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Commerce.  The purpose of this meeting was to provide Center Directors and key staff an opportunity for training, education and networking.  In addition to the training and preparation for their new award, there was also a discussion with the NIST Director, Dr. Willie May about opportunities to engage with the NIST labs.  We wrapped up one afternoon with tours of three NIST lab facilities including Additive Manufacturing, Cyber Security and Robotics. 

As we move forward with future competitions, this model will continue to be used as a way to engage all new awardees.

If there are any questions about this kick-off meeting or future plans, please contact Diane Henderson at diane.henderson@nist.gov or 301-975-5105.

MEP In the News

Manufacturing Day builds futures for many, industry

In October, thousands of manufacturers, colleges and trade schools across the country will celebrate Manufacturing Day by opening their doors and inviting young people to experience modern manufacturing.

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NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership to train 51 employees in lean manufacturing.

Five New Hampshire companies were awarded job training grants in July to help them train 129 workers in new skills, state officials announced Tuesday.

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Polaris MEP announced as a recipient of the Real Jobs Rhode Island planning grants.

Twenty-one recipients of Real Jobs Rhode Island planning grants have been announced, ranging from schools to companies. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, in a news release, said the grants, made available through the state Department of Labor and Training, totaled $479,000.

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Somerville clean tech startups are bringing manufacturing jobs back to Massachusetts.

 Somerville-based clean tech startup incubator Greentown Labs is on a mission to help connect hardware startups across the Boston area with local manufacturers. With help from a $270,000 grant from MassDevelopment, Greentown Labs teamed up with the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) to help startups and manufacturers in the Bay State establish mutually beneficial relationships.

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Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Benefit from the NIST MEP Network.

NJMEP was featured in American BOSS magazine.

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U.S. Department of Energy’s Dr. Mark J. Shuart Visits LIFT’s Composite Prototyping Center – Exploring Possible Partnering Opportunities

Dr. Shuart was on hand Monday, July 27th, 2015 to tour CPC’s facilities and consider a possible partnering role for LIFT CPC in the DOE’s Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation. The visit came at the invitation of LIFT CPC’s Executive Director Leonard Poveromo.

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4 GaMEP Staff Members recently passed the Energy Professionals International ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Beta Exam. Congratulations to Holly Grell-Lawe, Randy Green, Deann Desai and Ed Hardison.

MEP Events

NEW! August 19, 2015 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM EDT

Technology Acceleration Working Group Webinar

In the effort of shaping MEP's Technology Acceleration strategy and activities, NIST MEP held an inaugural webinar on the formation of a Technology Acceleration Working Group, as called for in the Technology Acceleration Implementation Plan approved by the NIST MEP Advisory Board. You may access the recording of this webinar, which took place on July 16, by clicking here. The next webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 19 between 2:00 – 3:30 EDT. Webinar details: Link | Meeting Number: 736 138 622 | Dial In: 866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 540 370 2466

Contact: Clara Asmail or Ben Vickery

Nov.- Dec. 2015

Supply Chain Optimization Train the Trainer

The sessions will help to develop MEP Center staff for supply chain service delivery. Sessions will include the SCO Leadership Overview, Total Cost of Ownership, and Risk Management.

Dates Now Open for Registration:

Nov 17-19: Portland, Oregon

Dec 8-10: Providence, Rhode Island

Contact: Amy Fitzgerald for more information.

Other Events

August 26, 2015

Implementing A Tier Meeting Process For Improved Communication Across the Enterprise (Register Here)

Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania

NEW!!! September 21, 2015

Professional Energy Manager (PEM) Certification Program (Program Details)

GENEDGE is offering a three-week Professional Energy Manager (PEM) Certification Program. PEM is an energy and cost savings program for industry, business, healthcare, and government personnel. Upon completion of the three-week program, you receive a Virginia Tech certificate for 10.8 continuing education units (CEUs) and will qualify to take a comprehensive course examination developed by the Institute of Energy Professionals.

September 24, 2015

Mastering Lean Product Development

Newark, Delaware (Register Here)

October 20, 2015

MfgCON (Register Here)

NC State University Campus Raleigh, NC

NC MEP welcomes you a two-day, educational event for anyone who is serious about manufacturing in NC

Vacancies Around MEP

IMC Executive Director/CEO

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) is searching for a full-time Executive Director/CEO to conduct the affairs of the Corporation. Individual will provide leadership and direction to IMC in Strategy and Planning; Customer, Market & Program Development; Sponsor & Partner Communications and Service Delivery. For more details, visit www.IMCpa.com. Send resume, letter of interest and references to info@imcpa.com or Attn: HR Manager, IMC, One College Avenue-DIF 32, Williamsport, PA 17701.

CITEC Executive Director

CITEC, Inc., Northern New York’s MEP Center, is searching for a new Executive Director. This person is responsible for maintaining the vision, mission and core values for the company, as well as defining and directing the company’s resources to achieve its strategic and operating goals. The position is accountable for the performance of all functions within the company, including its relationships with sponsors, partner organizations and government officials. Direction for the position comes from the Board of Directors.

The primary focus of the position revolves around the areas of planning and leadership. The Executive Director must be able to lead a business community transformation strategy while successfully maintaining day-to-day managerial duties and part-time sales and consulting responsibilities.

 

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, resume, and salary history via email (pettit@citec.org) or Attn: Debi L. Pettit, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Box 8561 Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York 13699-8561. The full details of vacancy has also been posted in MEIS, click here to access it.
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