GROWING ROSTER OF MEP PARTNERS EXPANDS SERVICES FOR INDUSTRY
Tabulated on the basis of data reported by 34 MEP centers
Types of Partner Organizations
Types of Partner Organizations Number
Technology center/business assistance center 154
Non-profit economic development organization 97
Community college/vocational institute 85
Private consultant or firm 84
University or four-year college 80
Industry association 44
State or local government 36
Small business development center 27
Utility 22
Federal laboratory or agency 21
Training organization 18
Cooperative extension 4
Service Areas of Partners
Service Areas of Partners Number
Business management/finance 192
Manufacturing/technology 168
Supplier interactions/networking 157
Engineering/design 138
Human resources 122
Environmental issues 112
Quality 109
Defense conversion/marketing 83