The next MEP Update Meeting will be held in Phoenix, AZ on May 20-21, 2015. We are in the process of finalizing paperwork with the hotel and will share further details as soon as they are available. In the meantime, if you plan to attend this upcoming Update Meeting, please hold these dates on your calendar. In addition, we will be holding the MEP Advisory Board meeting at the same location on May 19, 2015 for those interested in attending that meeting as well.

If you have any questions, please contact Kari Reidy at kari.reidy@nist.gov or 301-975-4919.

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NIST MEP will be hosting a Center Renewal webinar to update Centers on the latest 2015 MEP General Terms and Conditions and Operating Plan Guidelines in preparation for the upcoming renewals. Please plan on joining us to learn more about the program revisions and changes related to the new Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

Webinar Details: Webinar Link | Meeting Number: 734 214 483 | Call in Number: 1.866.218.2764 | Conference Code: 875 903 8127.

For questions, contact Mellissa Ayala at mayala@nist.gov | (301) 975-5771.

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What's So Cool About Manufacturing? Video Contest

Dream it. Do It. Pennsylvania and the Manufacturers Resource Center presents its 2015 student manufacturing video contest. Fans can vote for their favorite videos until Saturday at midnight. The student videos are posted online now at www.dreamitdoitpa.com. This annual event is growing, MRC has added another county into the mix this year, and enrollments in the Lehigh Valley career and technical schools increased significantly in manufacturing career paths - since last year. CEO, Jack Pfunder, led the effort and successfully raised the funds from community sponsors to make this initiative possible again.

February Face of Manufacturing

Faces of Manufacturing was created by the GaMEP at Georgia Tech to honor the hard-working, dedicated people throughout the state of Georgia who work within or are affected by manufacturing companies.

This month's Face of Manufacturing is Steven Shaw. Knowing he liked working with his hands, being creative, and problem-solving, the February Face of Manufacturing chose industry over arts in high school because he was a “gearhead at heart.” 'From joining a robotics team to obtaining a college apprenticeship in a machine shop, at 22 Steven Shaw has found his passion in manufacturing.' Read Steven’s story here and see the video.

If you have questions about the campaign or would like to provide feedback, please email Katie Takacs, GaMEP marketing manager at katie.takacs@innovate.gatech.edu or Karen Fite, GaMEP director at karen.fite@innovate.gatech.edu.

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Launched in 2013, the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) program is a national competition that designates up to 12 manufacturing communities.The first 12 IMCP designees included MEP Centers.

Round two of the IMCP designation competition is now open through April 1. Learn how the program could benefit your community, as well as the application process from federal officials and current manufacturing community designees, through this application strategy webinar session.

Webinar Link | 2:00 P.M. EST | Contact Heidi Sheppard for more information.

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This two day class will teach you the equipment related techniques for a successful & sustainable TPM program. For further details click here.

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In support of the Food Processors Manufacturing Technology Acceleration Center (MTAC) Project, Oregon MEP is hosting a webinar to discuss the importance of water management and how emerging technologies can help industries safely remove solids from their operations' waste water.  For further details click here. For questions contact Clara Asmail or Linda Wechsler.

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Join guest speaker Maureen Mulcahy, Project Coordinator for the Make It In America Initiative, and learn why reshoring and the creation of regional supply chains are on the rise. See how your business can make better sourcing decisions with a Total Cost of Ownership (or TCO) analysis. In addition, you’ll learn about the supplier scouting assistance available when you reshore your supply chain within PA and about the new Reshore2PA website To register, click here.

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Don't miss the next MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice on Wednesday, March 4h at 2:00 pm EST to hear Herb Hannam from WMEP describe his experience providing technology acceleration services to clients. The web discussion will help MEP staff better understand how SME clients have engaged with and benefited from Tech Scouting and Technology-Driven Market Intelligence. Please come with your own questions, experiences, and ideas to enhance the discussion

The next MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice Web Discussion is scheduled for the following date:

• Wednesday, March 18: 2 PM – 3 PM EST with Kreg Worrest from MilTech

Webinar Details: Audio: 1-866-244-8528 | Participant Code: 646772 | Webinar Link.

For questions, please contact Dave Cranmer (301-975-5753) or Caroline Ashley (919-541-6822).

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The Oregon Manufacturers’ Summit is an annual event that celebrates and empowers the state’s makers of prosperity. The 2015 Summit will serve as a platform for Oregon manufacturers, partners, and policymakers to share and discuss industry best practices, glean insights from innovative and successful firms across the state, and build a powerful public interest in manufacturing. For more information, click here.

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This one day conference covers it all- top line, bottom line, people, processes and systems. Management teams will benefit by attending a variety of the 15 sessions, 2 keynote presentations and 4 workshops to position the business for growth. You build your agenda to meet your needs. For more information, please click here.

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