New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) Announces Manufacturing Day 2017
Register now at www.njmep.org for a day of celebration and connections, with business and community leaders on October 6, 2017
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. (August 16, 2017) - To celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of manufacturers, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) has announced the date of its sixth annual "Made in New Jersey" Manufacturing Day. The event, which will include the 2017 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards ceremony, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017, at The Bridgewater Marriott. NJMEP is a not-for-profit company that works with New Jerseys small to mid-sized manufacturers to help them become more efficient, profitable and globally competitive.
NJMEPs Made in New Jersey program raises awareness of the many products that are manufactured in New Jersey. About 10,000 manufacturers in the Garden State employ more than 360,000 New Jerseyans, Sectors include traditional manufacturing of products like Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG); advanced manufacturing, which includes the use of innovative technology to improve products or processes; STEM & Technology, Bio/Pharma/Life Sciences and Transportation, Logistics and Distribution (TLD) and more.
At Manufacturing Day 2017, NJMEP will bring together manufacturers, students, supporters, legislators and industry experts in a collective effort to educate visitors about manufacturing career opportunities and improve public perceptions of manufacturing.
Specifically designed workshops and seminars will educate about best practices on critical topics and encourage partnerships between business and community leaders. Finally, the day will include presentation of awards for Manufacturer of the Year (Small, Medium, Large, Young/Startup), Innovator of the Year, the Raymond Hopp Award for Excellence, and the Made in NJ Honor Roll.
"New Jersey has seen many improvements in public policy and in its business climate, however, manufacturing must be further supported and encouraged," states John W. Kennedy, P.h.D, CEO of NJMEP. "Local companies need to rally together to solve current challenges, including attracting Millennials to the industry. Manufacturing provides a plethora of career opportunities for those with both collegiate and vocational aspirations to earn a solid living wage."
Manufacturing Day 2017 registration is now open. To get the full agenda, including a list of breakout sessions and speakers as they are announced, and to confirm your spot, please visit www.njmep.org.
About NJMEP:
NJMEP is a private, not-for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey's manufacturers. Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NJMEP enables organizations to enhance their productivity and efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee performance. For more than 20 years, NJMEP has used its extensive network of connections and proven track record of success to help manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices to realize more than $3.4 billion in value. Services are categorized into the following three areas: Operational Excellence, Innovation and Growth Strategies, and Workforce Development.
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