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MAGNET is a non-profit consulting group in Northeast Ohio. We work to grow the manufacturing industry and unlock prosperity in our region. Our practical consulting helps start-ups thrive and, small and medium-sized companies transform with technology, innovation, and talent. We create jobs and drive change by collaborating with manufacturing CEOs, governments, community leaders, and educators to solve problems and build opportunities. Find quick facts about MAGNET and manufacturing here.

For media inquires, please contact: 

Ethan Karp
President and CEO
Email: ekarp@manufacturingsuccess.org
Phone: 216.391.7002

or

Leah Epstein
External Affairs, Vice President
Email:
lepstein@manufacturingsuccess.org

Workforce Connect Manufacturing Sector Partnership to Receive up to $930,000 from Federal ARP Funds’ “Good Jobs Challenge” Program

Wednesday, 3 August, 2022

Workforce, Talent Pipeline, Grants and Partnerships, Education & Workforce Professionals

Workforce Connect’s funds are part of a $23.5 million grant awarded to the Ohio Manufacturers Association for a three-year workforce development action plan focused on recruiting and upskilling...
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Northeast Ohio Wins Build Back Better Regional Challenge Phase 1 Grant

Monday, 13 December, 2021

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Stark County Manufacturing Workforce Development Partnership Established

Thursday, 11 March, 2021

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Industry Sector Partnerships Awarded Funds to Enhance Ohio’s Manufacturing Workforce

Tuesday, 12 January, 2021

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Industry Sector Partnerships Awarded Funds to Enhance Ohio’s Manufacturing Workforce
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MAGNET Announces MSPIRE 2020 Winners

Tuesday, 17 November, 2020

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MAGNET Announces MSPIRE 2020 Winners Five entrepreneurial start-ups based in Northeast Ohio will receive over $55,000 in subsidies, services, and loans to grow their companies.
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The COVID Reshoring Surge - Part 1: The Staying Power of Disruption

Monday, 31 August, 2020

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The COVID Reshoring Surge - Part 1: The Staying Power of Disruption Reshoring initiatives have garnered significant momentum as manufacturers facing pandemic-related challenges look to streamline...
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Reshoring of Cotton Masks Using State-of-the-art Automation to Produce Millions in Ohio

Thursday, 13 August, 2020

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Ohio Manufacturing Alliance Achieves Another Success in Fight Against COVID-19 Ohio manufacturers are collaborating to produce millions of masks to meet domestic demand throughout Ohio
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Innovative Manufacturing Training Program Provides Second Chances & New Career Opportunities to First Graduating Class

Tuesday, 28 July, 2020

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Innovative Manufacturing Training Program Provides Second Chances & New Career Opportunities to First Graduating Class Workforce Connect Manufacturing Sector Partnership launched “ACCESS to...
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Covid-19 Pivots Offer Lessons In Nimble Leadership

Monday, 20 July, 2020

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Covid-19 Pivots Offer Lessons In Nimble Leadership We hear plenty about the companies that heroically shifted gears to make PPE equipment, but the stories of missed opportunities never make...
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MAGNET Partners with The Urban League to Donate Hand Sanitizer to Communities Across Ohio to Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19 in Black Communities

Friday, 26 June, 2020

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MAGNET Partners with The Urban League to Donate Hand Sanitizer to Communities Across Ohio to Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19 in Black Communities CLEVELAND, June 26, 2020 – MAGNET, the...
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