MassMEP Next Generation Manufacturer News

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

• New Collaboration Efforts Are Making a Real Difference for Small Manufacturers

Manufacturing Metrics

• Innovation Capabilities Lead to Success

Video of the Month

• John Ratzenberger Uses Crowdfunding to Launch New Show Saluting the American Worker

Growth Manufacturers Case Study

• Can-Do Attitude & Networking Deliver New Job Opportunity

Business Strategy

• Overcoming the Challenges of Securing New Capital

Workforce Strategies

• MassMEP’s Advanced CNC Program Graduation: Advancing Careers, Advancing Education

Industry News

• Commonwealth to Inject $20+Million Into Manufacturing Programs in 2014

• Study Addresses Manufacturing Climate in Berkshires

• Quinsigamond Spring Courses in Manufacturing Technology

• Annual Permanent Tax Savings for Exporters: The IC-DIS

• Fourstar Connections: Manufacturer Shares Vision & Success

• Cocoon Biotech Wins The Venture Forum’s 2013 Business Plan Contest

• EcoVolt Bioelectric Wastewater Treatment System Now Available

Job Opportunities

• Design Engineer, Roehr Tool Corp., Hudson, MA. Submit resume.

• 3rd Shift Supervisor, Bixby International, Newburyport, MA. Submit resume.

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

• Geothermal Works (Really Well), Worcester, MA – November 21

• Team Involvement Problem Solving, Worcester, MA – December 6

• Leader Effectiveness Training (L.E.T.), Norwood, MA – December 11

• ISO Internal Auditor Training, Worcester, MA – January 23-24

Partner Events

• Massachusetts Export Center, Specially Designed Demystified, Webinar – November 21

• Center for Women & Enterprise, Crowdfunding, Mansfield, MA – November 21

• Massachusetts SBDC, Inbound Marketing: Attract, Connect, Take Action, Grow Sales, Fall River, MA – December 4

• Small Business Association, Opening Doors to HUBZone and Federal and State Contracting Opportunities, Mansfield, MA – December 5

• Massachusetts Export Center, Export Expo, Boston, MA – December 10

• The Venture Forum, Personalized Medicine, Worcester, MA – December 10

• Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center, UMass Dartmouth, How to Grow Your Business by Harnessing Social Media, Fall River, MA – December 11

• Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum, Holiday Meeting, Fall River, MA – December 12

• Massachusetts SBDC, Building Business Value, Worcester, MA – December 12

Partner Highlight

• Mass Growth Capital

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