U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves is passionate about manufacturing being the cornerstone of the American economy. It drives economic success, supports national security, and fosters innovation. The Department of Commerce is focused on continuing to bring manufacturing into the 21st century across the United States through innovative new techniques, a next-gen workforce, and a driven economy. Be part of that next generation in manufacturing! #SeeYourselfInMFG #ManufacturingMonth
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
Government Administration
Gaithersburg, MD 5,675 followers
Enhancing the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing.
About us
Since 1988, the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has worked to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. Our National Network of MEP Centers work directly with manufacturers and contribute to the growth of well-paying jobs, dynamic manufacturing communities, and American innovation and global competitiveness. NIST MEP is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to serving small and medium-sized manufacturers. Last year, MEP Centers interacted with 26,313 manufacturers, leading to $12.6 billion in sales, $1.7 billion in cost savings, $3.5 billion in new client investments, and helped create and retain more than 100,000 jobs.
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https://www.nist.gov/mep
External link for Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Founded
- 1988
Updates
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U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo provided inspirational remarks via video for Polaris MEP’s Manufacturing Day career exploration event. “We need to tap into new talent, like all of you, to fill these new high quality, high paying jobs. And that’s why MEP and its Centers like Polaris in Rhode Island are vital, so that young people have the chance to learn about good paying, high quality careers in industries of the future.” Watch Secretary Raimondo’s full Manufacturing Day video message below. #MEPNationalNetwork #MFGDay24 #ManufacturingMonth #ManufacturingCareers
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Have you explored the enhanced manufacturing.gov website? Manufacturing.gov is a primary hub for manufacturers to find valuable federal manufacturing-related resources, including programs, topic-focused pages, funding opportunities, announcements from the White House and other federal agencies, and more. Keep an eye out for additional enhancements over the coming months! https://lnkd.in/ehPysFKP #manufacturing #manufacturers
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (MEP) cybersecurity expert Savann Thorn, CISSP, MSBA, PMP joined Kelley Conner Rogers, Deputy Director at the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM), Ty Middleton Director of Education and Workforce Development at CyManII | Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and Paris Stringfellow, Director of Growth and Sustainability at CyManII for the CyManII Secure Together Summit. The Summit is being held in San Antonio, TX Oct. 16 and 17 and brings together CyManII members, non-members, key partners, thought leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss the strategic vision, offer collaborative opportunities, present the State of the Institute, and outline a vision for the path forward into CyManII 2.0. https://lnkd.in/gUuPH49u #cybersecurity #AdvancedManufacturing #manufacturing
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to enter into a cooperative agreement to operate an MEP Center in the following states: Texas, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Michigan, Virginia, Connecticut, North Carolina, Oregon, Colorado, and Indiana. The MEP Center will provide manufacturing extension services to small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs). The MEP Center will become part of the MEP National Network™, which consists of 51 MEP Centers located in every State and Puerto Rico, and over 1,440 trusted advisors and experts at approximately 460 MEP service locations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/enpc5yS5 #MEPNationalNetwork #manufacturing
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We are in Ohio today at Action Group Inc. (AGI), a client of the MEP at Columbus State, part of the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Ohio MEP) and the MEP National Network, for the Heroes of American Manufacturing video series! AGI is a woman-owned small business offering full-service precision manufacturing to the military and portable data center industries, original equipment manufacturers, retail, and other diverse markets for over 38 years. With just over 35 employees, their 170,000 square foot facility houses some of the latest technology including a press brake, laser cutter, and CNC machines the MEP Center helped AGI implement. Stay tuned for the video release in early 2025! #MEPNationalNetwork #technology #Industry40 #ManufacturingHeroes
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Cybersecurity Career Week is October 14-19! You don’t have to be a coder or have a technical background to work in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a diverse and fast-evolving career field with professionals working in threat analysis, project management, law, research and development, auditing or other fields. Learn more from three National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity professionals as they share their stories, explore careers through an event near you or download helpful guides and toolkits at: https://lnkd.in/e3KT-kiw #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld #ChooseCyber
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Air Master Windows & Doors LLC, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, manufacturers the highest quality aluminum and glass windows and doors engineered to withstand hurricane force winds, heavy rains, flying debris and air pressure changes. Their products are not only distributed in Puerto Rico, but also in the Caribbean, making a difference in Hispanic and Latino communities. As the company continued to grow, they reached out to Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX) to help find an affordable, experienced professional resource who could work with Air Master to develop a strategic approach to their supply chain. The support provided by PRiMEX helped Air Master maintain and increase sales, create jobs and optimize customer service. Read their success story: https://lnkd.in/eVpfMr5T #HispanicHeritageMonth #MEPNationalNetwork
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The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) comprises 4,000 manufacturing members ranging from executives to senior and middle managers. AME President and CEO Kimberlee (Kim) Humphrey not only leads AME but is a board member for the Baldrige-based U.S. Senate Productivity and Quality Award for Virginia and D.C., a member of The Alliance for Performance Excellence, the network of Baldrige-based state and sector programs. Kim recently talked about how she sees the synergy of manufacturing and Baldrige, and how we all can work together to support the U.S. economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_YqnRFB
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Not only is it Manufacturing Month, but October is also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Joe Anderson of TechSolve, Inc. (part of the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Ohio MEP)) talks about how robust cyber defenses can start with up-to-date password practices and policies. Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/ewNCFH7j #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #ManufacturingMonth
Keeping Cybersecurity Simple With Up-To-Date Password Practices | Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
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