The MassMEP Next Generation Manufacturer Newsline: March 2013

In This Issue…
Insights, best practices, how to’s, and success stories from manufacturing organizations in New England. Let us know if there’s something in particular you’d like us to cover, – Kathie Mahoney, Editor, [email protected] or (508) 831-7020.

From the Desk of Jack Healy

• A Growth Path for Small Manufacturers

Video of the Month

• Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back Home, Episode 2

Workforce Strategies

• MACWIC Tech Ed Conference Highlights Collaborative Accomplishments in Advanced Manufacturing

Sustainability

• Energy Buying 101: Securing Beneficial Electrical Supply Arrangements

Business Owners’ Corner

• You’ve Got a New Product Idea, Now What? Part 2

Industry News

• Equipment Grant Program for Vocational Schools: Deadline April 10th

• New Massachusetts Business One-Stop: Info, Tools, More

• 7th ICAD at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, June 26-28, 2013

• Proposed Streamlining of DEP Regulations

• UMass Innovation Institute Forging Links Between Academic Research and Industry

Job Opportunities

• Human Resources Director or Manager, Astrodyne, Mansfield, MA. Submit resume.

MassMEP Programs & Events:
For complete details about these programs for manufacturers, visit the MAC Events Calendar.

• Lean Enterprise Certificate Program, Manchester, NH – March 18 – July 8

• ISO 9001 Collaborative, Webinar – March 27

• MSAN: Shop Math, Billerica, MA – April 2 & 4

• Introduction to Systematic Plant Layout, Norwood, MA – April 4

• Boost Sales, Margins with ISO 9001, Burlington, MA – April 4

• MSAN: Blueprint Reading, Billerica, MA – April 9 & 11

• ISO 9001 Collaborative, Webinar – April 16

• Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Norwood, MA – April 19

• MSAN: Metrology & Quality Inspection, Billerica, MA – April 23, 25, 30 & May 2

• Introduction to Plant Layout, Springfield, MA – May 2

Partner Events

• How to Comply with the SEC’s "Conflict Minerals" Rule, Webinar – March 21

• 2013 Supply Chain Exchange, Westborough, MA – April 3

• The Venture Forum, Building the Team, Worcester, MA – April 9

• Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum, Financing through SBIR Grants, Fall River, MA – April 11

• 7th ICAD at WPI, Worcester, MA – June 26-28

Partner Highlight

• UMass Innovation Institute

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