MEP Updates
Eblast Schedule
Thank you for your input on the frequency of the MEP eblast. Moving forward, it will now be distributed every two weeks, typically on Mondays. In determining the optimal schedule, we realize there are many other internal communication tools, such as MEP Connect with real-time distribution, Working Group discussions, conference calls, and webinars. The eblast is intended to provide updates from NIST MEP to the national network, highlight content provided by Centers, and offer a central channel to distribute information to the entire MEP system. Please a summary of news to share to mepeblast@nist.gov by the Thursday prior.
Georgia MEP Faces of Manufacturing
Recently, Georgia MEP released the first nomination of the 2017 Faces of Manufacturing – a successful campaign they’ve been running for the past two years. To see what creative ways the Center is leveraging its campaign and engaging people to vote on social media,
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NIST MEP Management Changes
It is with mixed emotions that we announce Mark Troppe’s departure. Mark will be leaving MEP to work as a Senior Vice President at the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC). CREC is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded to provide policy-makers with information and technical assistance to formulate and execute innovative, regional, job-creating economic strategies. Mark has helped to shape and execute the re-competition strategy and deepen MEP's relationships with states, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders. He is currently on a detail assignment in the office of Senator Coons’ as a ASME Congressional Fellow through April 28 and will then depart to begin his new position. Please feel free to reach out to Mark at mark.troppe@nist.gov until then.
Facts About Manufacturing
NIST MEP has updated the Facts About Manufacturing Infographic, which includes data and statistics showcasing the importance of manufacturing. Feel free to use the infographic on your website and any digital communications; you can also print and distribute it as a PDF.
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MEP National Network Brand Update
February 17 at 2 pm – 3 pm EST
NIST MEP, Stone & Associates, and Industrial Strength Marketing will provide an update on where we are with the national network brand project and next steps leading to the National Summit on April 30. Audio: +1.888.240.2560; Meeting ID: 743426694
Cybersecurity
Recovering from a Cybersecurity Event - What to do Before and After
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), defines five functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. This webinar will discuss steps for MEP Centers as well as MEP clients to quickly and efficiently recover from a cybersecurity event. Successful event recovery requires planning before an event ever occurs, and mitigating the likelihood and impact of potential future incidents. This webinar, provided by Pat Toth of NIST MEP, will provide guidance on planning and preparing for recovery from a cyber event.
All Webinars will have the same information presented.
February, 22, 2017, 10:00am EST
February 22, 2017, 3:00pm EST
March 8, 2017, 2017, 11:00am EST
March 14, 2017, 3:00pm EST
For questions please contact Samm Bowman.
Content Marketing That Works for Manufacturing
March 8 at 3-3:45 pm. EST. Learn how FuzeHub, the statewide MEP center for New York, uses content marketing to reach small to medium-sized manufacturers across the Empire State. Through blog posts, email campaigns, and social media, FuzeHub creates and shares information that informs and engages hard-to-reach audiences. Whether you're working on campaigns of your own or skeptical that content marketing can work in the industrial space, this MEP Webinar is for you. Audio: +1.888.240.2560; Meeting ID: 217562918
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Cybersecurity Requirements Looming for Manufacturers
PLYMOUTH, MI, Jan. 26, 2017 – Cybersecurity guidelines required by the Department of Defense (DoD) are likely to have an enormous impact on the 800 Michigan manufacturers that received a DoD contract in 2016. By December 31, 2017, all DoD contractors (including small businesses) must meet minimum cybersecurity requirements or risk losing DoD business. Alarmingly, most manufacturers aren’t even aware of the looming deadline or what they must do to comply.
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