The Missouri MEP's purpose is to provide technical assistance to small and mid-size manufacturers (SMMs) to adopt and scale proven advanced manufacturing technologies that strengthen U.S. competitiveness and SMM economic outcomes. The Missouri MEP Center also develops a modern manufacturing talent pipeline by delivering a range of innovative workforce development initiatives through our network of 12 public community colleges across the state. Through the Missouri MEP Center, we propose to build and operate the state's primary platform to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing, enhance industrial competitiveness, modernize the workforce, and drive capital formation across Missouri's small- and medium-sized manufacturing sector.