MEP E-blast: September 4, 2015

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sent this bulletin at 09/04/2015 10:42 AM EDT

The very latest news and opportunities from the NIST MEP - Making an impact on U.S. Manufacturing
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In This Issue:
 

Remembering Hurricane Katrina

Last week marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. To commemorate the event U.S. Secretary of Commerce Pritzker issued the following statement:

“Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, we remember the lives lost as a result of the storm and continue our efforts to rebuild and strengthen the communities of the Gulf region. Over the past decade, the Commerce Department has worked with our federal partners to make strategic investments in the region designed to foster economic growth and improve resilience. Today, we can celebrate great progress, including support for thriving entrepreneurial hubs; workforce development initiatives; improved weather predictions and forecasts driven by technology and data; and investments along the coast that will help make communities more resilient to the effects of extreme weather.

In addition MEP was featured on the Commerce blog about our Network and how it was able to help manufacturers that were affected by the disaster: "When Hurricane Katrina struck, this network of manufacturers from across the country was called into action to help track and coordinate the tremendous outpouring of support to those affected by the disaster." Read More

 

Manufacturing In America Infographic

Our very first infographic, Manufacturing in America: Perception vs. Reality, has been updated due to popular demand!  We’ve included recent data on the industry’s contributions to the economy, careers, and the public’s perception about manufacturing.  Please feel free to use it on your websites, digital communications, or download the hard copy.  Click here to access the infographic. 

 For questions, contact Zara Brunner.

Quick NIST MEP Reminders

FY2015 Closeout (ASAP Accounts)

NIST will temporarily suspend all open ASAP accounts from September 17, 2015 thru October 1, 2015. The last day for Recipients to submit payment request for awards will be September 17, 2015. All recipients must withdraw the necessary funding for the period on or before September 17, 2015. For questions relating to your award(s), please contact the Grants Officer responsible for administering the award(s).

Vacancies Around the Network

  • The Montana Manufacturing Extension Center is looking for a Manufacturing Specialist located in Billings, Montana. Application must be received by September 14th. Learn More.
  • The Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership has several available positions!  The Center is currently seeking candidates for the following roles: Associate Director, Client Services; Associate Director, Engineering & Technology Services; Industry Consultant; Technology Adoption Manager; and Applications Developer.  Learn More.
  • APEG, Ohio MEP affiliate is seeking candidates for a CFO in Southeast Region. Learn More
  • Maine MEP is seeking candidates for a Project Manager. Learn More

MEP In the News

NWIRC Manufacturing Day Outreach.

NWIRC is offering Manufacturing Day Outreach Mini-Grants to encourage vocational, technical and trade high school student participation in Manufacturing Day activities on Friday, October 2, 2015.

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LIFT Hosts Senator Gillibrand.

Standing at the Composite Prototyping Center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced new legislation to help small businesses expand their advanced manufacturing operations and create and keep high-paying, high skilled manufacturing jobs in the United States.

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Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice Program.

NWIRC is promoting an Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice Program now that school is back in session. The NWIRC actively recruits science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) university and college students who are interested in working with manufacturers in Northwest, PA.

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Strategic Factory wins MD MEP award.

Days after celebrating the opening of its new 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, Strategic Factory has been named the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s August 2015 Make it in Maryland program’s Manufacturer of the Month.

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Ohio MEP affiliate connects former low-level offenders with jobs.

OH!Manufacturing, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections and VMConsulting, announced a collaborative program to address several issues in Ohio.

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MEP Director Carroll Thomas Takes a People Approach to US Manufacturing (Industry Week)

As Manufacturing Day nears, the new head of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership shares her thoughts on delivering value to the smaller manufacturer and being a champion of manufacturing.

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What NIST MEP is Reading

Passenger Rail and Transit Rail Manufacturing in the U.S.

A new report "Passenger Rail & Transit Rail Manufacturing in the U.S." from the Environment Law and Policy Center and BlueGreen Alliance, shows that transit and passenger rail systems support extensive manufacturing businesses and jobs across the country—both in communities local to and far from the transit systems themselves. This report mapped out a transit and passenger rail manufacturing footprint and found more than 750 companies in at least 39 states are manufacturing components for transit and passenger rail today.

MEP Events

September 8, 2015, at 3:00 PM EDT

Scanning for Regional Skill Needs: Going Beyond the Data

Webinar Details: Register early, spaces are limited! To register, please click here.

September 9, 2015 at 12:30 PM EDT

Integrating Additive Manufacturing Into Client Growth Engagements

Webinar details: Link | Meeting Number: 731 500 061 | Dial In: 866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 540 370 246

Contact: Clara Asmail

NEW!!! September 16, 2015

TDMI applied to Economic Development for Virginia

Webinar Details: Event Link

For questions, contact Dave Cranmer or Kristen Reith.

NEW!!! September 16, 2015

Success Story Changes for October 2015

Webinar Details: Webinar Link | Password: MEIS!2015changes | Call in Number:

1-866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 965 512 7590 For questions, contact Zara Brunner.

September 21-23, 2015

Tech Scouting & TDMI Workshop - Utah

Contact: Kathy Taylor (801-863-8637) to sign up or Dave Cranmer for more information about TDMI and Technology Scouting.

October 7, 2015

Small Manufacturer Robotics Workshop

Event Details: October 7, 2015 from 7:30am – 4:30pm | Columbia, MD | Registration and Event Website

For questions, please contact Samm Bowman (301-975-5978).

Nov 18-20, 2015 Coal Reliant Communities Workshop (Event Details)

Nov.- Dec. 2015

Supply Chain Optimization Train the Trainer

Dates: Nov 17-19: Portland, Oregon

Dec 8-10: Providence, Rhode Island

Contact: Amy Fitzgerald for more information.

National Network Events

September 21, 2015

GENEDGE Professional Energy Manager  Certification Program (Program Details)

September 23-24, 2015

Proud to Manufacture in Michigan Annual Conference (Event Details)

September 23-24, 2015
Galliard Family Business Advisor Core Training Cleveland, OH (Event Details)
Contact: Lise Stewart

September 2015

DVIRC Training

Level One Lean Certification (9/10)

Six Sigma Green Belt (9/24 - 1/28)

Greater Philadelphia MFG Summit (9/30)

New! September - November
NEPIRC Training
Six Sigma Green Belt Training (9/3 - 10/8)
Leadership Development Essentials (9/15 - 11/17)

ISO 9001:2015 Transition Training (9/25)

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training (11/11-12)
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