| The very latest news and opportunities from the NIST MEP - Making an impact on U.S. Manufacturing |
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NIST MEP opened a competition to award new cooperative funding agreements for MEP centers in 11 states. The competition continues a multiyear effort to update the program’s funding structure to better match manufacturing industry needs with resources in MEP's national network. The current competition will fund awards for centers in the states of Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Wyoming. MEP anticipates awarding a total of nearly $60 million over five years. MEP will host an Informational Webinar for interested parties on Thursday, July 21st @ 2 p.m. EDT and Tuesday, July 26th @ 2:30 p.m. EDT. Please note the presentation for both webinars will be the same. To register, please email your name, organization and the date of the webinar you are interested in participating in to mepffo@nist.gov. Full details on the competition and award process can be found on the MEP competition website.
The Energy Department is accepting applications from its National Labs to develop manufacturing training for cleantech entrepreneurs. The goal of the training is to prepare clean energy hardware entrepreneurs for manufacturing at scale by giving them the information and tools required to make manufacturing-related decisions, assess product design and manufacturing readiness, and productively engage with experts. The DOE National Laboratories are eligible to apply and are encouraged to include partners with curriculum, manufacturing, or entrepreneur training delivery expertise. Interested parties (labs and non-labs) can learn more about this opportunity in the upcoming webinar on July 11 or contact CleanEnergyManufacturing@EE.doe.gov for more information. The application deadline is July 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST.
The national network brand project is underway. A few weeks ago, we held a kickoff meeting outlining the objectives and timelines for the brand initiative with an emphasis on system involvement. A Brand Council has been established consisting of eight MEP Centers. We also sought outside expertise and will be working with Industrial Strength Marketing (ISM) to support this tremendous endeavor. A project page has been created on MEP Connect to keep you informed with the latest status updates. Click here to view page. This is an exciting opportunity to bolster the value of the network by working together to build a cohesive national network brand. We look forward to working with you. For questions, contact Cindy Orellana.
The Federal Laboratory Consortium invites you to submit images displaying the innovative research and development for its 2017 FLC Planner. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to share your technology images with more than 10,000 planner recipients throughout the FLC community, including members of Congress, scientists, tech transfer professionals, academia, and industry. To learn more click here.
ApprenticeshipUSA Industry Intermediary Contracts solicitations are now posted on Fed Biz Opps. The ApprenticeshipUSA Industry Intermediaries Contracts will play a key role in stimulating employers to adopt registered apprenticeships as a primary tool for recruiting and building a skilled workforce, which will ultimately lead to a positive increase in opportunities for rewarding careers for American workers.
DOL will award both single and multi-industry contracts to national organizations – such as industry associations, joint labor management organizations, workforce groups, educational institutions, and consortia of organizations – that will provide financial and technical assistance to employers pursuing apprenticeship training.
Two contract solicitations are available:
Single Industry: Intermediaries in the targeted sectors of Advanced Manufacturing, IT, Transportation, Energy, Construction and Healthcare. https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/ETA/OJC/DOL-ETA-16-R-00092/listing.html
Multi-Industry: Intermediaries that work among more than 1 targeted and/or non-targeted
sector. https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/ETA/OJC/DOL-ETA-16-R-00105/listing.html
Responses are due by 2PM July 28th, 2016.
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Impact Washington is currently seeking to fill two open positions: Account Executive – Spokane, WA, and Account Executive – Food Processing Specialist.
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North Carolina State Industry Expansion Solutions (NCMEP) is seeking a Senior Director for Manufacturing Programs and Operations. Learn More
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GENEDGE (Virginia's MEP) is seeking two Project Managers #009XX with one each to be based in Weyers Cave, VA and Martinsville, VA. Screening of applications will begin July 29, 2016. To learn more about the positions click here.
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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) released its 2016 Regional Industry Analysis, “A Bright Future Ahead for Manufacturing.” The report summarizes regional trends in Northeastern and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania’s manufacturing economy, outlines factors that drove those trends and provides valid reasons for optimism about manufacturing’s future. To view the report, click here.
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As part of MAGNET’s ongoing thought leadership series, the Ohio MEP Affiliate Center is offering whitepapers on a wide variety of subjects pertinent to manufacturers. Stay ahead of the curve by enhancing your brand, learning about new workforce trends, and achieving your potential through product development. Learn More
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Instye Consulting Client Success: Boston Valley Terra Cotta has come a long way from its brick-making roots. Read More
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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 14th, 2016. It’s a conversation, not a pitch: talking to clients about Tech Scouting and TDMI
An MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice Web Discussion
Are you wondering how to discuss Tech Scouting and TDMI services with your client? Don't miss the next MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice Web Discussion, Thursday, July 14th at 3:00 p.m. EDT. After their demonstration, NVIE and RTI International will then share lessons learned, and advice from their experiences talking with clients about Tech Scouting and TDMI services. Please come with questions, experiences, and ideas to enhance the discussion.
1-866-244-8528 Participant Code: 646772 and register here and click “enter as a guest”.
Please provide your first and last name.
Contact: Dileep Thatte (301-975-4588) or Caroline Ashley (919-541-6822).
July 18, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. EDT
Working with Rural Manufacturers?
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.
USDA Rural Development's (RD) mission is to increase the economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all Rural Americans. RD offers a variety of financing tools to build infrastructure, develop and expand businesses, finance homes and home repair, and support partner organizations who provide training and technical assistance. During this webinar, you will learn specific loan and grant programs that are useful for manufacturing, how to work with RD, and specific best practice examples on how businesses have utilized our programs to start and/or expand their market.
Webinar Details: Webinar Link | Meeting number: 735 562 019 | Meeting password: Welcome1234# | Call-in Number: 1-866-218-2764 | Call-in toll-free number:1-866-218-2764 (US) | Leader PIN: 9976 | Conference Code: 540 370 2466.
Contact Heidi Sheppard for any questions.
NEW!!!July 26, 2016 The Energy Department is accepting applications from its National Labs to develop manufacturing training for cleantech entrepreneurs. The goal of the training is to prepare clean energy hardware entrepreneurs for manufacturing at scale by giving them the information and tools required to make manufacturing-related decisions, assess product design and manufacturing readiness, and productively engage with experts. The DOE National Laboratories are eligible to apply and are encouraged to include partners with curriculum, manufacturing, or entrepreneur training delivery expertise. Interested parties (labs and non-labs) can learn more about this opportunity in the upcoming webinar on July 11 or contact CleanEnergyManufacturing@EE.doe.gov for more information. The application deadline is July 26, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST.
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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)
NEW!!! August 23,2016. RAPID Recap - Dave Pierson's overview of novel AM techs and apps, August 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT
Dave Pierson of MAGNET will present the latest in Additive Manufacturing materials, equipment, processing, and scanning technologies. Join Dave as he will summarize the highlights from RAPID, the biggest US conference that brings together all participants in the AM value chain with lots of deep technical sessions and a terrific exhibitor floor. Dave Pierson, Senior Design Engineer at MAGNET will canvas the conference for the newest advances. He won’t settle for what the equipment or materials manufacturers state, rather, he’ll have designs in his pocket and ask for prints right then and there at the conference to see for himself. Dave has many years of experience in rapid prototyping, knows what questions to ask and will provide us with the highlights overview of RAPID. This will be Dave's third annual RAPID recap for the MEP network!
Webinar Details: Webinar Link | Call in number: 1.888.240.2560 (US Toll Free) | Meeting ID: 922679313
SEPTEMBER
New!!! September 14,016. System Update Meeting. NIST MEP will be hosting a System Update meeting immediately following the FME’s Center Best Practice Conference, in Detroit, Michigan. The System Update Meeting will be held at the Marriott at the Renaissance Center for the full day, September 14, 2016, with the Advisory Board meeting on 9/15. Mark your calendars and watch for registration opening in late July. We look forward to seeing you there! Please be in touch with Cheryl Gendron if you have any questions: mailto:Cheryl.Gendron@nist.gov or 301-975-2785.
OCTOBER
New!!! October 18-19,2016. The North Carolina MEP mfgCON 2016. North Carolina’s premier conference for manufacturing innovation, will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina October 18 and 19, 2016. The event includes two full days of presentations and breakout sessions designed for maximum exposure to the newest ideas, and best tools and resources in manufacturing. Professionals from best-in-class companies – like large OEMs, small suppliers, and emerging makers – will weigh in on technology, sustainability, workforce development, market building, innovation and continuous improvement, and share practical advice and takeaway tips that promise to capture immediate results.
Registration is now open. Click here to register.
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