MEP Events

JUNE

June 21-23, 2016. Workshop in Irvine, CA: Additive Manufacturing Community of Practice Workshop. There is interest within the MEP network to develop a community of practice around additive manufacturing. To develop such a AM CoP, we are piloting a training workshop.  The AM CoP workshop is at the University of California at Irvine and the tuition will be $400, not including the cost of travel.  The training will be intensive and include modules covering: business and finance case development; each of the technologies; and a hands-on print.  To Register click here | Registration Fee: $410.00 | Authorization Code: UCIMEP2016 | Contact Clara Asmail for questions.

June 22, 2016. Buy America Transit Supply Chain Connectivity Forum (Registration Link): NIST MEP, along with the Arizona Commerce Authority, and the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration will be hosting an upcoming Buy America Transit Supply Chain Forumin Phoenix, AZ.

June 28, 2016. NYC Solutions Forum for Manufacturers (Event Link) : FuzeHub has partnered with ITAC and the Brooklyn Navy Yard to serve the evolving needs of manufacturing
companies, provide assistance to companies seeking to accelerate product commercialization, and help disseminate innovation and expertise across firms. Attendees will be able to sit down face to face with the 20-plus technical and business resources that we have gathered from the region and across the state for this event. 

June 29, 2016. Supply Chain Strategy - Leadership Overview (Event Link) : TechSolve is pleased to partner with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center to offer a NEW service – the Supply Chain Strategy Workshop. This Leadership Overview demonstrates the benefits and the approach of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Supply Chain Optimization program that helps reduce risk, increase visibility, and builds stronger manufacturers.

NEW!!! June 30, 2016. E-Blast/Tech Scouting & TDMI COP on MEP Connect Title: Using Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) defense supplier diversification funds to help companies diversify their markets An MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice Web Discussion. Looking for a great way to build your Tech Scouting and TDMI practice? Want to help companies diversify their markets to help them sustain or grow their businesses? Don't miss the next MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice Web Discussion, Thursday, June 30th at 2:00 p.m. EDT, as staff from GENEDGE, Purdue MEP, MassMEP, WMEP, and SCMEP share successes, lessons learned, and advice from their experiences helping defense suppliers in their states. Learn how your Center can access OEA funds and set up programs to help companies in your own state. Please come with questions, experiences, and ideas to enhance the discussion.

To join the web discussion:

• Audio: 1-866-244-8528 and Participant Code: 646772
• Please click here and click “enter as a guest”. Please provide your first and last name.

For questions, please contact Dileep Thatte (301-975-4588) or Caroline Ashley (919-541-6822).

JULY

NEW!!! July 14, 2016. Market Diversification Jump-Starter (Event Link) DVIRC is currently recruiting executives from manufacturing businesses in Southeastern Pennsylvania to take part in a new, one-day program designed to help organizations that have been negatively impacted by reductions in Department of Defense (DoD) spending.

AUGUST

August 1-2, 2016. Midwest Craft Brewers Conference (Event Link) The second annual Midwest Craft Brewers Conference will be hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1-2, 2016, welcoming craft brewers, home brewers and brewing industry representatives from throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Nebraska.

August 24, 2016. Training in Philadelphia, PA: Six Sigma Green Belt (Event Link)

NEW!!! August 16, 2016. Management Development Certification (Event Link) Every supervisor has untapped potential. Realizing and optimizing that potential is the challenge. The DVIRC Certification for Supervisors, First Level Managers, Team Leaders, and Group Leaders provides many of the tools needed to handle increasingly complex performance issues present in today’s organizations.