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Just a reminder, The MEP System Webcast is scheduled for June 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDT. Topics to be discussed include the MEP FY14 budget, federal funding opportunities, and information on the upcoming regional meetings.

Webinar Link
Password: Welcome301$6
For more information, contact Karen Lellock at Karen.Lellock@nist.gov |(301) 975-4269

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Just a reminder that if you are attending the Denver, CO Summer Regional Meeting on June 25-26, the hotel room block ends on Monday, June 10th. If you still need to reserve your room, please do so before that date to ensure you receive the negotiated rate of $149/night. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

To reserve your hotel room online please visit: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center website. The group dates and rates are generated on this website so all online reservations must be made this way. To place a reservation by PHONE please call 402-592-6464 or 888-421-1442 and reference “Denver Summer Regional Meeting”. You must reference the group name to receive the discounted room rate.

If you still need to register for this meeting, would like additional information, or have any questions, please visit the event website or contact Kari Reidy at kari.reidy@nist.gov or 301-975-4919.

Registration for the Philadelphia Regional meeting is also open. Please click the link below to visit the event website to register. The registration fee for each meeting is $250/person.
July 23-24, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA (register here)

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For any center that has an interest in exporting, has participated in ExporTech and/or just wants a better understanding of the various federal programs that can assist, NIST MEP has a partnership with the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), and are offering an Interagency Trade Officer Training Program, which will be held multiple times this summer. The program will be offered July 9-12; August 13-16 and September 10-13 in Arlington, VA. The TPCC is a committee made up of all of the federal agencies that are involved in international trade.

Exporters want to have a better grasp of trade programs across government. To address this need, the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) developed the Interagency Trade Officer Training Program – now in its eleventh year. Every year the TPCC has improved and updated the Program based on participant feedback and new Administration priorities.

Program Overview: The program imparts broader knowledge of federal trade programs and how they fit together, as well as customer value creation skills to help you address your clients’ needs. During the four-day session, you will participate in a variety of case studies alongside U.S. company representatives. You will gain a better grasp of fast changing customer needs, customized solutions, and the power of leveraging other agencies. And you will network with participants from across government, including the International Trade Administration, the State and Agricultural Departments, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Small Business Administration, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Minority Business Development Agency, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. In addition, we regularly include representatives of state and local government, as well as other TPCC partner agencies.

The program is funded by the joint resources of the sponsoring TPCC agencies. There is no tuition cost to you, except travel costs. Since space is limited we ask you to respond only if you are able to commit to the full four-day program.

If you are interested in attending one of these training programs, please contact Kari Reidy at kari.reidy@nist.gov or 301-975-4919. To see what kind of topics are covered, you can find a copy of last September's agenda, on MEIS.

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WMEP Vacancy Announcement: Center Director
The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, is seeking an Industrial Extension Agent who will serve as the Center Director for the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WVMEP). The Center Director is responsible for maintaining the vision, mission and core values for WVMEP as well as for defining, developing and directing center resources to achieve its strategic and operating goals. The position is accountable for the performance of all functions within the organization, including its funding and relationships with sponsors, partner organizations and government officials. The Center Director is responsible for growing industrial extension offerings, external funding, and recognition, and for engaging and interacting with resources available within the Statler College to enhance WVMEP service delivery to benefit customers. The Center Director reports directly to the MIE Director with offices located in the Statler College.

For more information, or to apply for this position, contact Patricia Huggins at pat.huggins@mail.wvu.edu | (304) 293-9381.

Manufacturing Advantage Conference Seeks Presenters and Sponsors for 6th Annual Event
The Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (NWMOC) and its partners are accepting presenter and sponsorship applications for the 6th Annual Manufacturing Advantage Conference. The conference will be held October 29-30, 2013, on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The deadline for applicants is June 14, 2013. The Manufacturing Advantage Conference, traditionally held in the spring, will take place in October to correlate with national manufacturing month initiatives. The 2013 conference will focus on opportunities for improvement and growth in manufacturing and providing the knowledge and resources necessary to efficiently support change. The event provides a forum for manufacturers from across the region to learn best practices and participate in practical learning through hands-on simulations and demonstrations while connecting with experts, peers and resources. Key tracks will feature best practices, insights and tools to address key strategy areas including customer-focused innovation, workforce engagement, development and retention, superior process improvement, supply chain management and collaboration, sustainability and global engagement.

For more information about attending, presenting, or sponsoring the 2013 Manufacturing Advantage Conference, visit our website at http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/mfg/ or contact Joni Geroux, Program Manager, at 715.232.5270 or gerouxj@uwstout.edu.

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June 9- December 13, 2013
MEP Innovation Services / Training – 2013
The Black Belt training schedule for 2013 is listed below. If you would like to register, please email Kari Reidy with the name of the individual(s) you are registering and their proposed dates. Because NIST MEP is making a significant investment in the cost of this training we do expect that those registering are committed to this program and agree to complete their Black Belt certification within the 1 year time requirement.

Please read the updated policies, procedures and FAQs that are posted on MEIS. This document explains the changes and updated policies to the Black Belt certification program and will continue to be updated with the latest FAQs.

• June 9 - 13 (location: University of Maine - open to all)
• July 22 - 26 (FULL)
• Remaining scheduled classes: August 19 - 23; September 23 - 27; October 21 - 25; November 11 - 15; and December 9 - 13

If you have any questions about the policies, about Black Belt certification, or to schedule training, please contact Kari Reidy at Kari.reidy@nist.gov| (301) 975-4919

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June 11, 2013
Manufacturing Day Best Practices
Join us for the second system webinar featuring best practices in putting on Manufacturing Day events from Arkansas, New York, and Oregon, and ideas for 2013. There will also be an update from NIST MEP about the revisions to www.mfgday.com which are set to go live at the end of May and about other resources from the national co-producers.

**UPDATE: The webinar dial in number has changed to 855-272-0056 (Toll-Free) . The new dial in number does not require an access code**

June 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM EDT
Webinar Link
Password: Mfgday@10042013

For questions, please contact Zara Brunner (zara.brunner@nist.gov| 301- 975-2001) or Mark Schmit (mark.schmit@nist.gov | 301- 975-3255)

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June 11, 2013 2:00p.m. - 3:30 PM EDT
Lean Product Development Webinar Series
NIST MEP will host 6 webinars and you are encouraged to commit to attend all 6 sessions. Presenter, Ron Mascitelli, will provide detailed coaching corresponding to specific chapters from the “Mastering Lean Product Development” textbook and recommend you procure a copy of the book in advance and read the appropriate chapters prior to each webinar. Copies of the book are available through the following link. www.techper.com/books

The schedule for the webinar series are listed below. Each webinar will start at 2:00pm EDT and end at 3:30 PM EDT.

• Friday, April 5 - Session 1: Building a Business Case Brief and Prioritizing Development Projects
• Friday, April 19 - Session 2: Managing Development Resources in a Multi-Project Environment
• Friday, May 3 - Session 3: Visual Workflow Management / Visual Project Boards
• Friday, May 17 - Session 4: Defining Market Requirements for a New Product
• Friday, May 31 - Session 5: Visual Project Planning and Risk Management
• Tuesday, June 11th - Session 6: LPD Sales process and implementation

**UPDATE: The webinar dial in number has changed to 855-272-0056 (Toll-Free). The new dial in number does not require an access code**

For additional information, please contact Brian Lagas at Brian.Lagas@nist.gov, 301-975-5043

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June 12, 2013
Texas SBIR/STTR Summit & Conference
TMAC will be hosting a networking session during, the Texas SBIR/STTR Summit. This Summit is the “capstone” in pursuing a winning SBIR/STTR proposal, with direct interaction with program managers from the biggest SBIR/STTR granting agencies. Hear direct from the agencies about their pressing technical needs. Meet federal prime contractors, investors, university representatives and other resources to assist you in a winning SBIR/STTR proposal!

Event Link
Contact: Deborreh Wallace

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June 18- October 8, 2013
Go Global Webinar Series
In celebration of World Trade Month in May, U.S. Department of Commerce will launch a webinar series illustrating how U.S. businesses can expand into the global marketplace and reach the 95 percent of consumers outside the United States.The “Go Global” Webinar Series draws from trade expertise across the Administration to equip companies with the tools they need to start exporting or increase sales to new markets.

The following webinars will be held at 1:00PM EST on the dates specified below:

• June 18, 2013: Finding buyers and making contacts
• July 16, 2013: Finding buyers and making contacts
• July 30 & August 13, 2013: Trade Financing
• August 27, 2013: Documentation and shipping
• September 10 & 24, 2013: Understanding export regulations
• October 8, 2013: Avoiding and resolving problems

If you or your clients are interested in participating in any of the following complimentary webinars, please register at the U.S. Census Educational Resources Website. For questions, please contact Kari Reidy (Kari.Reidy@nist.gov | 301-975-4919);

June 26, 2013 at 1PM EDT
NEW!!! Webinar: Exploring Growth Opportunities in the Natural Gas Industry
HOLD THE DATE – Wednesday June 26th at 1 EST for June's Exploring Growth Opportunities in the Natural Gas Industy Webinar. Log in instructions will be available shortly or can be found on www.thecemc.com under events. This webinar will provide information about the market and industry trends as well as what it is like as a manufacturer participating in this supply chain. For more information contact Linda Nielsen at 612.466.4506 or lindan@bgafoundation.org

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