Manufacturing Career Opportunities and Pathways
It’s graduation season and MAGNET is no exception. We recently graduated our largest class from the...
Connect, Learn, Grow: Regional Manufacturing Events
Efficiency through Transformation to Industry 4.0. Growth through Innovation. Prosperity through...
Learn, Experience, Play: Join Us at Our Next Community Open House
Interested in how manufacturing impacts Northeast Ohio? Want to learn about the lucrative careers...
Hough Resident Helping MAGNET Fill Gap as Much-Needed Community Resource
Music pumping. Giant inflatables. STEM-themed activities. Fresh energy surrounded the shuttered...
Manufacturer Uses Kaizen Events Results to Improve Output Without Adding Labor
Parkman, Ohio manufacturer Montville Plastics and Rubber has been a custom plastic extruder and...
ACCESS to Manufacturing: Helping Build Careers and Futures in NEO
Mario Gross graduated from ACCESS to Manufacturing Careers in March of 2022. Since then, not only...
2022 in Review: A good year and bright future
The vision set forward by The Blueprint for Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio inspires all of...
Local manufacturer implements long-term digital marketing, sales strategies to position for growth
OmegaOne, a manufacturer of stainless-steel hose fittings in Willoughby, Ohio, was looking to grow...
Thank You to Those Who Made Our Building Possible
Manufacturers, foundations and individuals donated $13 million to gut and renovate the former...
MAGNET Solidifies Food Group's Brand Identity and Digital Presence for Strategic Growth
Innovation Food Services (IFS), originally founded in 2002 as Red’s Catering, started as a food...
Welcome to the Home of Modern Manufacturing!
Two years ago, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) voted unanimously to allow MAGNET...
The Stories on the Wall: Heroes of Manufacturing
The individuals on MAGNET’s mural represent just a handful of the heroes of manufacturing,...
Learn How to Buy a Business at the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Symposium
Promise Partners, a Northeast Ohio non-profit focused on helping entrepreneurial people go from...
Women in Manufacturing: Join This 17-Session Series Designed for You!
MAGNET is excited to launch a new program to support Northeast Ohio women in manufacturing! The...
Bowden Manufacturing Kicks off NEO Lighthouse Tours with Focus on Machine Monitoring System
Technological transformation is critical to Northeast Ohio's industrial livelihood, directly...
Celebrate the New Manufacturing Innovation, Technology & Job Center 10/28
The Manufacturing Innovation, Technology and Job Center is on a t-minus countdown, as our grand...
How to Write a Blog Post for Your Manufacturing Business
Remember the feeling of being assigned an essay in school, when you knew what you needed to write...
Mspire 2022 Crowns Winners, Awards Prizes
Our annual Mspire pitch competition is an inspiration in innovation and creativity every year. This...
Interested in Pitching Your Product to the DoD?
Through a partnership with GDI, the Ohio MEP is providing scholarships for a limited number of Ohio...
Sector Partnership Leadership Transition
The Manufacturing Sector Partnership (MSP) welcomes its new leadership team this month as its...
Manufacturers Learn and Grow on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
For the past two years, the Manufacturing Leadership Team has been working together with MAGNET’s...
Manufacturing: Powers Our Everyday Lives (part 2)
You may not always think of food as a manufactured product. But when you need to make enough of...
New Professional Development Standard for Career Coaches
When the Ohio To Work initiative launched in the fall of 2020, JobsOhio was looking for ways to...
5 Ways Manufacturers Can Ramp up Marketing
Maybe you already have and execute a marketing plan for your brand and products. Maybe you want to...
New Website, Market Research Help Company Secure Funding, Suppliers
Background Formed in 2021 as a privately held subsidiary of Pittsburgh Mineral & Environmental...
Manufacturing: Powers Our Everyday Lives (part 1)
Old and new, originally established and deliberately relocated here. Ohio, the northeast region...
Webinar: Intellectual Property Strategies to Protect Your Innovations
Innovation is key to growth, specifically for Northeast Ohio manufacturers. Without thinking...
Learn About Industry 4.0 From Experienced NEO Manufacturers
Interested in learning how to implement Industry 4.0 while mitigating the risks involved with the...
MAGNET's New Venture Team Expands 2022 Mspire, Accepting Applications
2021's success catalyzed Mspire team to take the competition to the next level. Last year’s...
Construction of New Home on Track for Fall Opening
In August 2021, MAGNET began demolition and renovations on our new Manufacturing Innovation,...
Manufacturing Opportunities Across Northeast Ohio
Intel, which is investing more than $20B in the construction of two new chip factories in Licking...
MAGNET Crowned With Two Exciting Awards This Spring
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland and Smart Business both honored MAGNET recently for different...
Workforce Connect Launches Successful Monthly Newsletter
Our talent development team has worked hard to become a source of thought leadership, action and...
MAGNET VP Brandon Cornuke Releases Book, Helps Launch Investor Group
Formerly with Target and American Greetings, Cornuke offers entrepreneurs and innovators a...
How to Foster Student Engagement Through Local School Districts
Manufacturers have consistently faced the same issues over the past few years: Not enough...
Top 6 Manufacturing Pain Points
MAGNET recently interviewed 33 Northeast Ohio OEM and contract manufacturers to identify their pain...
CMSD and GCCC Partner Up to Launch Effective Student Program
Cuyahoga County experienced some exciting manufacturing workforce development efforts this past...
WLS Stamping Culture Shift Improves Workforce Retention
The hiring difficulties of the last few years have caused many manufacturers to reevaluate their...
Embracing Innovation in Business and Workforce Proves Transformative for Youngstown Family Business
“The Great Resignation” is the term that has been given to the tumultuous workforce landscape that...
A New Model for Partnership
Building an ACCESS to Manufacturing Careers program class requires organization, engagement and...
Opening the Door to Reentry
The Workforce Connect Manufacturing Sector Partnership formed in 2019. A group of regional...
Work: A social contract between an employer and employee
Adam Snyder, MAGNET’s Sector Partnership Managing Director, wrote a compelling piece on...
Webinar: Ditch the Sales Pitch
MAGNET’s Business Development team, in conjunction with the Greater Akron Chamber and Canton...
5 Tips to Jumpstart Advancement Planning for Frontline Manufacturing Employees
“I wanna know what my path looks like, and I’m in a hurry to get going…” A number of years ago, a...
Goodbye & Thank You to a Workforce Giant
Successful industry sector partnership work hinges on a strong relationship with the local...
E.C. Kitzel Invests in Employees, Cultivates Advancement
Commitment from employers to employees comes in many shapes and forms. In the current job market,...
Webinar: Securing the Supply Chain
MAGNET’s Business Development team, in conjunction with the Greater Akron Chamber and Canton...
Custom Rubber Lifts Starting Wages, Reaps Positive Results
Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that to attract talent they need to boost their entry...
Partner Highlight: The Value of a Great Partner
As manufacturers have faced labor shortages in recent years, many have looked to attract...
Time to Reconsider a Starting Wage Boost – Again
Two years ago, manufacturers’ primary hiring challenge was an awareness gap, job seekers unaware...
MAGNET Announces 2021 Mspire Competition Winners
On October 20, 2021, 12 entrepreneurs presented their business pitches to a virtual panel of more...
Northeast Ohio wins Build Back Better Regional Challenge Phase 1 Grant
CLEVELAND, OH – The U.S. Economic Development Agency selected a MAGNET-led effort as one of 60...
Donating Hand Sanitizer to Keep Workers and Communities Safe
We’ve all seen the empty store shelves that used to be filled with hand sanitizer. It went from a...
How A Viral Photo Sparked an Innovative Protective Gown Solution
This photo of New York nurses wearing garbage bags went viral back in March, sparking outrage and...
MAGNET Launches Another Innovation to Help Fight COVID-19 and Protect Health Care Workers
A metal and plastic box doesn’t sound that innovative. But this one could save lives. It’s a new,...
Making a Powerful Pivot to Save Lives
1,500 in two days. That’s how many Ohio manufacturers stepped up to volunteer to produce urgently...
A Message of Hope
No one has a crystal ball, but I am worried about the economic impact of COVID-19 getting...
Remarks from the 2020 Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Survey Release
On Friday February 14th, over 200 people gathered at The City Club of Cleveland for our 2020...
New to the Newsletter: Manufacturing Reads
Unlike other states, manufacturing makes up the largest sector of the Ohio economy, and accounts...
Presenting: MAGNET's New Manufacturing Technology Experience, Bringing The Future of Industry To Ohio
MAGNET's Manufacturing Technology Experience has officially opened its doors, and resources, to...
Help Impact the Future of Manufacturing: Introducing the 2020 Ohio Manufacturing Survey
As an Ohio manufacturer, you face a number of challenges and opportunities every year. To...
3 Manufacturing Quality Control Best Practices
How many products does your manufacturing organization produce every day? 100? 1,000? If a machine...
5 Ways Manufacturers Can Take Their Marketing Collateral to the Next Level
Manufacturers are no stranger to sales success from word-of-mouth referrals and growing existing...
Your Top Questions About MAGNET, Answered
For more than 30 years, MAGNET: The Manufacturing Growth and Advocacy Network has helped Northeast...
4 Steps to De-Risk New Machine Design and Development Execution Projects
For some manufacturers, there comes a time when a new machine is needed and off-the-shelf machinery...
3 Lessons Learned from Manufacturing Executives at the Future Factories Symposium
On Thursday, September 26, local manufacturing executives gathered at the 8th Annual Northeast Ohio...
What the Department of Defense’s New Cybersecurity Clause Means for Northeast Ohio Manufacturers
Due to the highly connected nature of manufacturing supply chains, vulnerability to cyber breaches...
4 Common Manufacturing Processes that Could Benefit From An Operational Excellence Program
Today, small- to medium-sized manufacturers feel the pressure to produce more at a lower cost....
5 Reasons Outdated Manufacturing Equipment Equals Higher Maintenance Costs
Many manufacturers overlook the lifespan of their machinery. While well-built machines may run for...
Are We Operating Effectively? 4 Metrics to Track Operational Efficiency
No matter your manufacturing goals, every company should have a set of key performance indicators...
Why Manufacturers Should Invest in Industry 4.0 Technology for Process Improvement
With the rapid introduction of Industry 4.0 tools and technologies, manufacturers are under...
How Manufacturers Can Adopt a Balanced Approach to Growth With an Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®)
As the leader of a small- to medium-sized manufacturing business, you likely feel pressured to be...
How a Northeast Ohio Manufacturer Built the World’s Largest Production-Based Additive Machine
Take a guess: Where does the world’s largest additive machine reside? A large city like Boston? A...
3 Ways for Manufacturers to Improve Supply Chain Cybersecurity
According to our 2019 State of Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Report, cybersecurity is a growing...
3 Transferable Skills Small Manufacturing Business Owners Gain From On-The-Floor Experience
Are you the forthcoming owner of your family’s manufacturing business? If so, you’re not alone....
7 Signs It’s Time to Consider Automation for Improved Manufacturing Performance
Today, many manufacturing tasks have the ability to be automated, leaving valuable employees to...
3 Tips to Optimize Manufacturing Production Capacity and Delivery
For manufacturers, high capacity and timely delivery are the difference between meeting quotas and...
Is a Custom Manufacturing Machine Right for Your Company? 6 Questions to Ask
Many manufacturers don’t consider new machines until existing assets break, slowing production....
Manufacturers: Avoid These 3 Frequent Failures of a Product Launch
Did you know 70% of all new product launches fail? While manufacturers may feel a sense of urgency...
How to Conduct a Successful Ideation Process
You have a company that’s experienced some success, but you need more. You want to excel in...
5 Lessons You Can Learn from Startup Marketing
Marketing is hard. Whether you’re an established company or a nimble startup, it’s easy to get...
How Additive Manufacturing Leads to More Efficient Product Development
The manufacturing product development process can be complex, especially without expert guidance....
3 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Quality Management System (QMS) for Your Manufacturing Business
Does your manufacturing business have an effective quality management system (QMS)? If not, it may...
3 Tips to Maintain a Safe and Clean Manufacturing Facility that Maximizes Productivity
Safety is essential to every industry, but it’s especially important in the manufacturing industry,...
The Key to Product Development and Design: Early and Constant Customer Feedback
Product design requires many phases. It’s the process of identifying market potential by clearly...
The Basics of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for Manufacturers
According to our 2019 State of Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Report, Industrial Internet of Things...
Communication Disconnect: How to Break Down Information Silos Between Departments
In manufacturing, it’s common to look up to the enterprise-size leaders of the industry for...
Manufacturing’s 9-Step Process for a Successful Product Development and Launch
Maybe you’ve heard: new product launches are often unsuccessful. Some studies state failure rates...
3 Types of Cyber Attacks Your Manufacturing Business Needs to Anticipate
Did you know that manufacturing is one of the most susceptible industries to cyber attacks? While...
How Products and Services Fit Into a Successful Manufacturing Strategic Plan
This post is part of a series on creating a manufacturing business strategic plan, which reflects...
Why a Thorough Market Analysis is Crucial to a Successful Strategic Plan
This post is part of a series on creating a manufacturing business plan, which reflects your goals...
10 Steps to Develop an Effective Marketing Plan Before You Launch Your New Product or Service
We can all agree that for a business to be successful, it needs customers. But to attract, retain,...
How the Four Pillars of Innovation Reduce Product Development Risk
Product innovation is the motor of a thriving manufacturing business. Without it, businesses and...
3 Technology Trends Transforming Manufacturing
The widespread adoption of technology is transforming manufacturing operations. Nearly 49% of...
Manufacturers: 6 Key Questions to Assess Your Employee Engagement
How engaged are your employees? Take a closer look, since manufacturing workers are the least...
How to Effectively Market Your Manufacturing Business on LinkedIn
Since its inception in 2003, LinkedIn has racked up more than 562 million users worldwide. Among...
Combating Confirmation Bias: How to Create Success for Your Manufacturing Startup
Northeast Ohio manufacturers, ranging from startups to well-established companies, are...
3 Steps to Help Build and Retain Engaged Employees
Hiring new talent can be challenging for any business owner, but retaining qualified, engaged, and...
The Importance of Tapping Into Your Supply Chain for Manufacturing Growth
While manufacturers contributed more than $49 billion to Ohio's economy in recent years, some...
Top Takeaways Learned from Manufacturing Executives at the 7th Annual Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Symposium
Local manufacturing experts across Northeast Ohio gathered on Friday, September 28 at Lorain County...