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MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

September 8, 2023

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $20 Million to Make Domestic Supply Chains More Resilient

June 9, 2023

NIST's Manufacturing Extension Partnership has awarded roughly $400,000 to each of its centers in every state and Puerto Rico.

Nevada Industry Excellence Has Rebranded as Manufacture Nevada

April 4, 2023

Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE) is an Outreach Program of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Research & Innovation division. To better align with its vision and

NIST Announces Awards to Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

October 17, 2022

The centers will provide services to small and medium-sized manufacturers in their states.

SBA Administrator joins U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono for a tour of INNOVATE Hawaii’s Entrepreneurs Sandbox

August 26, 2022

Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Guzman joined U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono for a tour of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation-INNOVATE

MassMEP Appoints Kathie Mahoney As New President/CEO

August 17, 2022

MassMEP and Board Chair Dennis Leonard announced the hiring of Kathie Mahoney to serve as the next President/CEO of MassMEP. Ms. Mahoney began her MEP career at

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MEP National Network: Meeting the Challenges of 2020 and 2021

June 30, 2022

CARES Act Authorization and Funding On March 27, 2020, the president signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to

NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It

April 5, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and

NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

January 26, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is accepting applications from eligible

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NIST Names Pravina Raghavan New Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership

December 7, 2021

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected Pravina Raghavan as the new director of

University of Texas at Arlington – TMAC Wins the 2020 TEEA Pollution Prevention Award

November 8, 2021

The University of Texas at Arlington’s TMAC (formerly the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center has served as

NIST MEP FY 2022 Virtual State Center Competition Information Forum

November 3, 2021

NIST MEP will host a virtual information forum about the fiscal year (FY) 2022 State Center Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) scheduled to be

A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2021

September 30, 2021

On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate all that is made in America and recognize the importance of our Nation’s manufacturers to every aspect of our lives

How Illinois Manufacturers are Adopting Advanced Technologies: An Insight Report on Automation, Workforce, and Productivity

September 13, 2021

Technology continues to evolve and it is up to organizations like Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC, Illinois MEP Center), Illinois Manufacturer’s

New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership Impacts Report

New York MEP Program’s Economic Impacts Boost Business and Jobs

August 23, 2021

The New York State MEP plays a vital role in the state helping fuel growth for both established companies and startups. The 10 regional MEP Centers and the

Standing Portrait of Foundry Workers in Time of COVID-19

NIST Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to MEP Centers in Arizona and Iowa

August 23, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made two cooperative

Tom Simpkins Appointed Director of Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE)

June 23, 2021

Tom Simpkins has been appointed director of Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE) . With a background that includes industry experience and various leadership roles

Make It Better: A Blueprint for Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio report from OHIO MEP MAGNET

MAGNET Releases Blueprint to Boost Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio

June 15, 2021

Ethan Karp, Center Director at Manufacturing and Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET, part of Ohio MEP), has announced MAGNET’s new report, Make It Better: A

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NIST Awards $4,999,847 for State Partnership Support to SSTI

May 18, 2021

The State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI), located in Westerville, OH, is receiving an award under the NIST MEP Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2021-NIST

Made In Illinois: A Modern Playbook for Manufacturers To Compete and Win book

IMEC Releases New Book, Made In Illinois — Experts Share Insights To Help Companies Be Strong, Successful Global Competitors

May 4, 2021

The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announced a new book which is described as a guide and valuable resource to help manufacturing companies

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