NNMI is now Manufacturing USA!

On Monday, September 12, Secretary Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks  at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago and announced that the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) would be rebranded as Manufacturing USA.

[Manufacturing USA] embodies our vision for a unified American manufacturing sector, where the brightest minds and the most innovative companies come together to develop the most cutting-edge technology in the world. - Secretary Penny Pritzker

Manufacturing USA -- the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, was first created by President Barack Obama in 2014 as a national network of manufacturing institutes nurturing early-stage research into proven capabilities.  These public-private partnerships bring stakeholders together across industry, academia, and government to facilitate and promote innovation and commercialization in U.S. manufacturing.

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#MFGday16

Are you ready for Manufacturing Day 2016? On October 7, manufacturers and community organizations across the country will host  public events showcasing exciting opportunities in manufacturing. Last year's events attracted over 400,000 people to more than 2,400 events nationwide, raising awareness not only about the sector as a whole -- but also the individual companies that participated.  

Find out how to host a real-world event by visiting MFGDAY.com. Explore virtual possibilities and join in the Twitter conversation at #MFGday16.

Upcoming Events: September 16: Doing Business in the USA September 19: Brazil Road Show Briefing Call September 27: FDI By the Numbers September 28: Taiwan Road Show October 21: SelectUSA at K Trade Fair 2016 November 15: SelectUSA at MEDICA 2016 December 5-9: Brazil Road Show April 24-28: SelectUSA at Hannover Messe

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