MFG Day/ Month - Friday, October 6 and all month long!

Attend or tune into VMEC-hosted

manufacturing month events - check out our Training and Events page; highlights include:

October 4 - Across the Fence with VMEC's Brett Ference

October 13 - Common Sense Radio with VMEC's Patrick Boyle

October 18 - Root Cause Analysis/ Structured Problem Solving training

(low seats available, register soon!)

October 24 - Lean 101 Training - Lean Transformation in Manufacturing

October 27 - Developing Antibodies to Advance Science and Health -

Green Mountain Antibodies forum 

As Vermont’s pioneering biotech company, Green Mountain Antibodies has over 25 years of experience making mAbs - Monoclonal antibodies - and has become a trusted partner for large pharmaceutical corporations, innovative biotech startups, and non-profit research organizations. They specialize in producing mAbs for both therapeutic and diagnostic applications encompassing areas like cancer, autoimmunity, and infectious diseases. The development and use of monoclonal antibodies signify a remarkable advancement in the capacity to treat, diagnose, and study diseases, showcasing the power of harnessing the immune system towards better healthcare outcomes. Register early, limited seating.

Find An Event Check out what’s going on in the Green Mtn. State; be sure to type Vermont USA into the search field and plan to attend one or more events!

As of this writing, the following VT-based companies have registered to open their doors/ events to you:

• Chroma Technology Corp., Bellows Falls
• Fab-Tech Inc., Colchester
• Fourbital Factory, Burlington
• Maple Landmark Woodcraft
• Vermont Chamber of Commerce: 2023 Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit, virtual

Planning your MFG Day event Check out the dozens of ways you and your teams can host an event – webinars, toolkits and so much more are at your fingertips to plan your best manufacturing event ever! Since MFG Day’s main focus is careers in manufacturing, we highly encourage you to reach out to your local Career & Technical Education Center (CTE).

Host An Event Registering your event contributes to the larger MFG Day phenomenon in a major way. The more events we know about, the more people we can say we’ve affected — which inspires more interest in manufacturing.  

MFG Day makes a big impact in shifting the misconception of modern manufacturing. Tell your story by opening your doors – physically or virtually – and hosting an event with students, parents, educators, media, community leaders and elected officials. 

Manufacturing Month CONNEX Promo - a $3,500 value!

Through the month of October, CONNEX Marketplace is offering a FREE “Sourcing Services” package for any manufacturer looking for new U.S. suppliers!

Any manufacturer that registers for this promotion during October will receive a free “Sourcing Services” package, which means CONNEX Marketplace will do the work for you within the CONNEX Marketplace platform to help you find a qualified U.S. supplier for your manufacturing needs – a $3,500 value! View complete details at 2023 National Manufacturing Month CONNEX Promo Signup or view 2023 National Manufacturing Month CONNEX Promo flyer.

And at CONNEX™ Vermont, thanks to VMEC's Supply Chain grant, you will have VT access for life from the day you register your company. And if you sign up by November 20, 2023, you will receive ONE FREE YEAR OF FULL NATIONAL ACCESS! Simply use promo code vmec1year to take advantage of this offer.

Questions on all things CONNEX?

Reach out to Brett Ference or Mark O'Hearn.

B2B Meeting Schedule Opened Last Week

The 10th annual Manufacturing Summit offers a two-day virtual agenda paired with an in-person networking reception in Burlington, Vermont. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet with OEM and Prime buyers and suppliers, build a quality network with industry peers, and hear first-hand information from industry and subject matter experts on new and emerging trends and technologies. The agenda features keynote speakers and seminars that you won’t want to miss. Registration for this premier supply chain event closes on October 12. Secure your spot today - register here!

Top Reasons to Register

New! In-Person Networking Reception: Complement your virtual supply chain meetings by attending the in-person networking reception on October 25 in Burlington, Vermont. More details to come, register today to secure your spot!

Take Local, Global: Make a supply chain match virtually. The B2B/2GO platform takes the uncertainty out of networking and connects you with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the U.S. and Canada with pre-scheduled B2B meetings. Know before you go.

Connect With Big Buyers: Engage 52 real OEM & Prime buyers from the U.S. & Canada. The annual platform has current, up-to-date sourcing and procurement contacts and accurate information.

VMEC and The Vermont Chamber Join Forces

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and VMEC are partnering to strengthen supply chains to benefit the Vermont manufacturing industry. This partnership will elevate the ability of Vermont manufacturers to access new contacts, business opportunities, and contracts in all industries. Read of our valuable partnership here.

Reasons to join the VCC Manufacturing Summit and CONNEX™ Vermont

• Make a match with suppliers virtually in Vermont, the Northeast Region, the U.S., and Canada.
• Engage OEM and Prime buyers from the U.S. and Canada.
• Complement your virtual engagement and build a quality network in person.
• Access a powerful online supplier platform for all industries 24/7/365.
• Supply chain visualization for real time bids, supply chain risks, and new market opportunities.
• Identify and close gaps in the Vermont, the Northeast Region, and the U.S. supply chains.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month - are you prepared?

The infographic "Integrating Cybersecurity With Industry 4.0 – What It Means for Manufacturing" delves into the differences in security priorities between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), and how to manage cybersecurity where they meet.

Need assistance with your company's Cybersecurity? Reach out to Brett Ference.

Enter the Defense Business Accelerator (DBX) Microelectronics Challenge!

Win up to $2M in prizes to commercialize your technology!

The Defense Business Accelerator Microelectronics Challenge is a major Department of Defense effort to boost commercial technology development. Traditionally, DoD funding prioritizes solutions for its own use, hoping they'll later become commercial products. The DBX Challenge flips this approach by focusing on commercialization first, allowing the DoD to benefit from dual-use technologies.

Finalists will pitch their ideas at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit this November to industry, government, and investment experts. Enter the challenge by October 12 for your chance to be one of the winners to collectively receive $10 million in prizes!

Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “to strengthen and empower Vermont manufacturers.”

A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers. 

VMEC provides proven systems and solutions focused on strategies, processes,

products, technologies and people. VMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Vermont.

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