by Susan Hileman, NWIRC, COVID-19 Recovery Program Manager
The number one issue from manufacturers we visit across the region is finding and retaining employees. While manufacturing is regaining strength, so is the labor shortage. There is no doubt there were…
Morning workshops for getting started with a strategic plan are scheduled at locations around the region in September and October. The goal of these no-cost sessions is to provide small manufacturers a launch pad to develop a new or updated…
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is offering emerging entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to participate in a fun, risk-free $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. In the past few years – maybe because of the popularity…
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
CMMC is a certification of a company’s cybersecurity. There will be five levels of CMMC certification, ranging from basic cyber hygiene practices (Level 1), all the way to the most sophisticated cybersecurity efforts for the most…
For more than two years, GR8T Manufacturing (a next generation industry partnership for northwest PA), had been discussing the need for manufacturers in the region to better connect, especially for trying to source products and services on a regional level…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
Last month, the team at McDowell Manufacturing (a student-run enterprise at McDowell High School in Erie PA) had the opportunity during an open house to showcase their inaugural year success – and the list is…
A Pilot Program for North Central PA
Enhancing your company culture by developing motivated, dedicated, loyal, and empowered employees improves communication, increases productivity, decreases waste, and lowers absenteeism. Ultimately, it positions your company to be more competitive for talent and…
GR8T Manufacturing (a Next Generation Sector Partnership for the 8 counties of Northwest Pennsylvania) is collaborating with regional website developer, weCreate, on a B2B website for manufacturers. The website is geared for manufacturers in the tri-state region (PA, OH, NY)…
