NIST MEP E-Blast: June 27, 2016

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sent this bulletin at 06/27/2016 05:03 PM EDT

The very latest news and opportunities from the NIST MEP - Making an impact on U.S. Manufacturing
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June 27, 2016 - View this as a web page - View eblast from June 20, 2016

In This Issue:
 

NIST MEP Staffing Changes

Congratulations to Mark Troppe -currently the Director of Partnerships and Program Development (PPDO)- is now a member of the newest class of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Congressional Fellows. This unique Fellowship provides high caliber individuals from government and the private sector with a prestigious opportunity to work directly with Congress on a variety of issues. Through this Fellowship, Mark has been selected for a six-month detail to Senator Coons’ office to work on issues important to U.S. manufacturing such as energy, environment, innovation, and technology policy—all of which are critical to MEP.

 

Effective today, Dave Stieren will be serving as Acting Director of PPDO while Mark is on detail. Dave has been a technical manager in NIST MEP since 2007.  Prior to joining NIST MEP, Dave was a Program Analyst in the NIST Program Coordination Office from 2006-2007, and he worked as a mechanical engineer in the NIST Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory from 1988-2006. 

Save the Date: System Update Meeting

NIST MEP will be hosting a System Update meeting immediately following the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence Center Best Practice Conference, in Detroit, Michigan. The System Update Meeting will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center for the full day on September 14, 2016, followed by the Advisory Board meeting on September 15, 2016.   Mark your calendars and watch for registration and room block opening in late July.  Further details about the meeting will be provided soon. We look forward to seeing you there!  Contact Cheryl Gendron for questions: Cheryl.Gendron@nist.gov or 301-975-2785.

IBISWorld

 NIST MEP recently partnered with IBISWorld to provide Centers complimentary access to IBISWorld's Industry Research Database. IBISWorld’s database contains research reports on 1,300+ different industries. These reports will allow you to quickly become more knowledgeable on the industries your clients operate within. Reports include information on an industry’s operating conditions, current performance, a 5-year industry projection, and macroeconomic trends. Additionally, iExpert Summary Reports are also available to provide you with a quick industry snapshot and key talking points/questions before meeting with clients.

 

MEP hosted two webinar demonstrations in June. If you would like to see the presentation, click here (MEP connect login required). For more information or to gain access to IBISWorld contact Ken Voytek or Geery Grant  

 

Vacancy Announcements

  • NIST MEP is seeking a Supervisory Economist to provide leadership for the MEP Economic Research Program in manufacturing extension performance and evaluation.  Applications must be received by June 27, 2016. Learn More
  • North Carolina State Industry Expansion Solutions (NCMEP) is seeking a Senior Director for Manufacturing Programs and Operations. Learn More

MEP In the News

  • MMTC helps boost Macomb County manufacturing sector. Read more

 

  • Maine MEP Client Success: Lynx device benefits trappers, animals, business.  Read More

MEP Events

JUNE

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.

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

 

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.

NEW!!! July 18, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. EDT

 Working with Rural Manufacturers? (Webinar Link)

 MEP is growing the partnership with USDA and will be hosting a webinar for MEP Centers “Available USDA Financing for Rural Manufacturers”  to learn about USDA’s Rural Economic Development financing programs for manufacturers.

 

Webinar Link

Meeting number: 735 562 019

JOIN BY PHONE

Call-in toll-free number: 1-866-218-2764  (US) Call-in number: 1-866-218-2764  (US) Leader PIN: 9976 Conference Code: 540 370 2466

 

For more information, contact Heidi Sheppard at heidi.sheppard@nist.gov

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 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.

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