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MEP Success Stories from Ohio

Preparing for Growth

Reported Year
2024
Busy Beaver Farm utilizes QuickBooks for all of their financial recording keeping and billing. The problem that needed addressed is that QuickBooks is going to an online format that requires new training and a large learning curve. As such a small company, Busy Beaver Farm simply could not afford the time that it would take to "self-teach" this new

FastLane Helps Budde Boost Efficiency & Capacity

Reported Year
2024
Budde’s aerospace customer requested that they take on more work. To stay competitive and take on the additional work to support their defense clients, Budde needed to increase their machine capacity and improve the required first article reporting. Budde needed help refining their inspection documentation and reporting processes, increasing data

TechSolve Training Maximizes B&G Foods Frontline Leadership Potential

Reported Year
2024
B&G Foods faced a challenge with their newly appointed team leaders who lacked prior experience in people management. The organization sought training to develop crucial skill sets including conflict resolution, problem-solving, and coaching to enhance the leadership and interpersonal abilities of these team leaders. B&G Foods partnered with

Hazardous Waste Training Provided to Meet Compliance

Reported Year
2024
As a producer and shipper of hazardous waste, Hale Performance Coatings must ensure that employees are consistently trained on hazardous waste regulations and procedures. This process includes certifying employees involved in managing and shipping hazardous waste every three years. Positions requiring this training include waste handlers

Workforce Training has Impact on Safety, Productivity and Culture

Reported Year
2024
Voyant Beauty has leveraged a strong connection with non-native English speaking populations to fill its positions. A challenge for Voyant was a communication gap that at times resulted in production problems like downtime and increased waste on the line. Adding to the problem was a shortage of qualified maintenance technicians to make sure all the

In-House Training Program Improves G+D's Turnover and Retention issues

Reported Year
2023
G+D reached out to MAGNET, part of the Ohio MEP and the MEP National Network™, for assistance in improving its employee training program.G+D's leadership felt that there was a lack of supportive training tools and an environment to learn. In addition, G+D was experiencing low retention and high turnover. These issues were impacting efficiencies in

TechSolve's Ohio MEP Cybersecurity Bundle Delivers Significant Value

Reported Year
2023
Because the majority of Wulco's contracts are part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Wulco is subject to a range of regulations governing various aspects of their operations including cybersecurity, export control, and procurement. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to significant legal and financial consequences - as severe as

MEP Driving Success at Schafer Driveline

Reported Year
2023
Schafer's Vice President approached the Ohio MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, for assistance in evaluating their facility layout in light of four new assembly lines scheduled to be online in the next 12 month period. In addition, they would be revamping their high-capacity product line, which had experienced minimal updates since launching

The NOCK is Getting Sauced with Uncle Stevie's

Reported Year
2023
Steve Vaughan grew tired of making sauce at home. It was taking over his own kitchen, which became messy and cramped. Production became more complicated as he developed new flavors of sauce. He needed a better option to accommodate the growing business. Friends, family, and co-workers were interested in buying his sauces. They all began tell him

Scaling From Bakery to Manufacturer

Reported Year
2023
The Killer Brownie Company originated out of a small bakery inside a specialty grocery store in Dayton, Ohio. Demand for their gourmet brownies has surged in recent years. Killer Brownie needed a strategic plan to scale up production, improve operational efficiency and address their workforce development needs.