On the Move: Make it in America Exhibit
As part of the Make it in America campaign and our efforts to highlight the importance of American Manufacturing, NIST MEP is excited to inform you that the Make it in America exhibit has a new temporary home at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC.
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, attracting over a million visitors a year, is a landmark building located in the center of all of DC’s numerous monuments, museums and attractions. Owned by the U.S. General Services Administration and operated by Trade Center Management Associates, the Ronald Reagan building is the first and only federal building designated for public and private use. The Make it in America Exhibit is located at the mezzanine level of the building and will remain there for a year.
Visit the attractions page of the Ronald Reagan Building’s website for more information. For questions, please contact Cindy Orellana (cindy.orellana@nist.gov| 301-975-5614)
Business Continuity Plan
Can your clients stay in business after a disaster? History shows that a lack of awareness, planning and preparation are common themes among all major natural disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you can and should take, you may be able to reduce the effects of a disaster. NIST MEP, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, has launched an easy-to-use business continuity planning (BCP) software. The software is scalable for optimal use by organizations of any size and consists of business continuity plan training, automated BCP and disaster recovery plan (DRP) generators, and a self-directed exercise for testing an implemented BCP. Businesses can utilize this solution to help maintain normal operations during a disruption.
For more information about BCP and to download this valuable software visit MEP's BCP page. For questions, please contact Samm Bowman (Samm@nist.gov | 301-975-5978)
2013 Summer Regional Meeting Updates & Registration
NIST MEP is hosting two summer regional meetings for center leadership and other relevant staff to discuss the status of the MEP system, changes in manufacturing, and how best to position the MEP in provide services going forward.
Some of the topics that will be covered include:
1. Overview of the NIST MEP Strategic Plan
2. Update on the MEP System Collaboratory
3. Center and Project Impact Analysis
4. Market Industry Analysis & Outlook
5. Panel Discussion: Engaging a CEO in Transformational Dialog
In order to register for these meetings, please click the link below for the appropriate meeting. The registration fee for each meeting will be $250/person.
June 25-26, 2013 – Denver, CO (register here)
June 24, 2013 - MEP Advisory Board - Denver, CO
July 23-24, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA (register here)
Each event page will have additional information including meeting logistics, registration, draft agenda, etc.
Based on locations we assume that the Pacific Northwest, Southwest and Midwest centers will attend the Denver meeting, and the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast centers will attend in Philadelphia. However, both events are open to everyone.
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Reidy at Kari.reidy@nist.gov| (301) 975-4919
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SelectUSA Investment Summit
The US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration is hosting the first-ever SelectUSA Investment Summit on October 31-November 1, 2013 in Washington, DC. This event is a federal-led business recruiting effort that will connect foreign and domestic investors, senior Administration officials, and state and local economic development organizations.
The event is fitting to MEP when you consider that 33 percent of the $2.5 trillion in foreign direct investment in the United States supports the manufacturing sector. Approximately one-fifth of all U.S. exports come from U.S. subsidiaries of foreign firms. Over 460 MEP clients in 2011 were affiliates of foreign-owned companies.
MEP at both the federal and local levels has been increasingly involved in supporting international business attraction. The Investment Summit is a good place to continue that work.
For more information visit the event page at selectusa.commerce.gov. For questions, please contact Mark Schmit (mark.schmit@nist.gov| 301- 975-3255)
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MEP in the NEWS
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CONNSTEP President Bonnie Del Conte was invited to join Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy’s Manufacturing Compact. Connecticut's Manufacturing Compact is a working coalition of small manufacturing, labor, and environmental groups as well as the workforce investment boards, tasked with recommending federal policy priorities relating to Connecticut manufacturing. The invitation was extended to CONNSTEP due to our mission and proven history of creating and retaining manufacturing jobs in the state. Read Article
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MANTEC's Director of Finance and Information Technology, Scott Sipe, was named the Small/Medium Nonprofit Organization CFO of the Year. The CFO of the Year Awards program was created to honor Central Pennsylvania's financial executives who contribute to the success of the region's economic growth and sustainability. Read Article
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Q&A: Maintaining A U.S. Manufacturing Presence Food Manufacturing, a daily news and online magazine for food manufacturing professionals, spoke with Roger Kilmer about the importance of maintaining a strong manufacturing presence in the United States, and what resources are available to domestic manufacturers. Read More
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Trekking ahead: Enterprise Minnesota looks into future of manufacturing Enterprise Minnesota has been watching the course of manufacturing in the state. The business consulting organization revealed the findings of its fifth annual State of Manufacturing survey at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) on Monday, May 20. The forecast? “Tempered confidence.” Read More
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How Iron Man Can Help Make it in America (Mandy Mallot)
You may not believe this, but economic development has something to learn from Iron Man. When Tony Stark and his “super suit” enter a combat zone, his technology scans the environment: inhabitants, structural deficiencies, assets, potential pitfalls.
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Calendar of Events 
June 4, 2013
State of the Centers and Comparative Performance
Join us for a 90 minute webinar to learn more about recent research we have done to look at the characteristics of high performing centers in CORE. This webinar is the first in a series that looks at the links between MEP center performance and center characteristics across different dimensions including funding, capacity utilization, use of third-parties, and other factors associated with business model and strategy choices. This webinar is being conducted under the umbrella of the MEP Collaboratory and will help inform centers and the MEP system along critical dimensions of decision making, and is intended to help prepare centers for discussions at the summer regional meetings.
June 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar Link
Password: Welcome301$6
For questions, please contact Gary Yakimov (Gary.Yakimov@nist.gov | 301-975-4831) or Ken Voytek (Kenneth.Voytek@nist.gov| 301-975-4614)
June 6, 2013
Green Technology Scouting: A Webinar for Practitioners of Technology Scouting
Join us in a webinar on Wednesday, June 5 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT to learn how to use Technology Scouting to help address your clients’ green needs. This is a great opportunity for MEPs who have gone through the NIST MEP Technology Scouting training and have clients that are interested in more sustainable practices, or in finding more environmentally friendly technology solutions to meet their needs.
Led by Jamie Pero Parker, a practitioner and mentor of Green Tech Scouting, participants will learn how to help their clients think through their options and find those green solutions.
Webinar information: Please click here to register and click on “Enter as a Guest”. Make sure you provide your first and last name.
For questions, please contact Jamie Pero Parker (jpero@rti.org| 919- 541-7480) or Caroline Ranghel Ashley (ranghel@rti.org | 919- 541-6822)
June 6- 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:
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June 6, 2013: Picking your market and trade research
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June 18, 2013: Finding buyers and making contacts
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July 16, 2013: Finding buyers and making contacts
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July 30 & August 13, 2013: Trade Financing
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August 27, 2013: Documentation and shipping
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September 10 & 24, 2013: Understanding export regulations
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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 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)
- August 19 - 23; September 23 - 27; October 21 - 25; November 11 - 15; 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
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.
June 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar Link
Password: Mfgday@10042013
Telephone: (866) 469-3239
Access Code: 734 470 831
For questions, please contact Zara Brunner (zara.brunner@nist.gov| 301- 975-2001) or Mark Schmit (mark.schmit@nist.gov | 301- 975-3255)
June 11, 2013 2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m. 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 p.m. 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
For additional information, please contact Brian Lagas at Brian.Lagas@nist.gov, 301-975-5043
June 12, 2013
MEP System Webcast
Join us on June 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM EDT for the MEP system webcast. Topics to be discussed include the MEP FY14 budget, federal funding opportunities, and information on the upcoming regional meetings.
Webinar Link
Password: Welcome301$6
Meeting Number: 736 361 638
Contact: Karen Lellock
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Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week!
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Satic Inc., a client of Montana Manufacturing Center, manufactures line conditioning, harmonic reducing, energy saving products known as Global Energy Savers (GES) and a ‘Power Perfect’ line in the eco-friendly technology marketplace. After developing an in-home energy saver about five years ago, Satic opened a sales and marketing office in Missoula, taking the prototype GES to China for manufacturing.
Visit the NIST MEP public site to learn more about this company and how the center is helping them grow.
For more information about NIST MEP's "Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week, please contact Karen Lellock (karen.lellock@nist.gov | 301-975-4269).
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