Smarter, Stronger, Faster: Inside the 2025 Future of Manufacturing Summit
On April 17, thought leaders from across Ohio gathered at the Shisler Conference Center at The Ohio...
Ohio Innovation on Display at Diamond Wipes Lighthouse Tour
MAGNET’s first Lighthouse Tour of 2025 took us to Bucyrus, Ohio, for a behind-the-scenes look at a...
Forging The Future: Ralston Instruments – Precision, Purpose, and People
This video is part 1 of Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary: Forging The Future campaign. From a...
Powering the Future: Highlights from the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Sustainability Summit
The Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Sustainability Summit brought together business leaders,...
Expansions, Efficiency, and Insights: Recap of Rudolph Libbe Group Networking Breakfast and Tour
Local manufacturers gathered at Rudolph Libbe Group's (RLG) Northeast Ohio office for a dynamic...
Out of the Box: Highlights from the 73rd Annual Engineering in Construction and Manufacturing Conference
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary Industry leaders, engineers, and...
Sustainability Meets Profitability: Key Lessons from the Manufacturing Sustainability 360 Workshop
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary On February 11, 2025, manufacturers from...
Bring Manufacturing Expertise to Your Event with MAGNET’s Speakers’ Bureau
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary MAGNET’s Speakers’ Bureau brings...
Building Careers Through The Manufacturing Sector Partnership
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary MAGNET, as the backbone of Cuyahoga...
Manufacturing Meets Monetary Policy: Beth Hammack’s Inspiring Visit to MAGNET
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary Beth M. Hammack, President and CEO of the...
MAGNET Top 40 Series
Since we're turning 40 and celebrating MAGNET's birth back in 1984, (the days of the legendary...
Unpacking the Future of AI: MAGNET and Geauga Growth Partnership’s AI Roundtable
On November 21, 2024, industry leaders gathered at ISSQUARED Technology Center in Chardon, OH, for...
2025 Economic Forecast: Insights from Dr. Mark Schweitzer
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary On November 14, 2024, MAGNET hosted the...
Ohio Gratings, Inc. Honored as MAGNET Stark County Manufacturer of the Year
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary MAGNET was proud to present the MAGNET...
Webinar Registration: Stop Wasting Money on Plant Expansions - Optimize Your Layout First
Picture this: forklifts weaving through cramped aisles, workers taking circuitous routes to...
Celebrating CoachU’s Recent Graduation: Empowering Career Coaches for Success
CoachU proudly celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of career coaches who are now better...
MAGNET Sponsors Excellence in Manufacturing Award at Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber's Annual Economic Forecast
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary Today, the Youngstown Warren Regional...
Empowering Entrepreneurs: Insights on Capital for Business Growth
Forging the Future: Celebrating MAGNET's 40th Anniversary Entrepreneurs and small business leaders...
Celebrating 40 Years of MAGNET: Forging the Future of Northeast Ohio Manufacturing
In 1984, MAGNET embarked on a mission to empower Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing industry. 40 years...
Printing the Plan for the Future: The SPE Cleveland Additive Manufacturing Symposium
On October 17, 2024, Northeast Ohio’s leading plastics processors gathered at Corporate College...
Exploring the Manufacturing Pathway with Coach U Fellows
MAGNET's Bryan Wortmann recently led the Coach U Fellows' Deep Dive into Manufacturing held on...
Manufacturing Forum Showcases Key Funding Opportunities and Insights
On October 9, 2024, MAGNET hosted a Manufacturing Forum in Canfield, OH, bringing together...
Fueling the Future of Manufacturing: Kicking Off Manufacturing Month with Impact
Lorain County JVS kicked off Manufacturing Month with an impactful summit featuring industry...
From Zombies to Pit Crews: Diana Kander’s Playbook for Driving Innovation
MAGNET hosted innovators of all kinds, from CEOs to entrepreneurs, for an engaging and...
Winners Announced for MAGNET's 2024 Mspire Pitch Competition
MAGNET proudly announces the winners of its 9th annual Mspire pitch competition, Northeast Ohio’s...
Mspire 2024 Presents Final Round of Pitches
MAGNET held its annual Mspire competition today! Our judges heard from 11 entrepreneurs who are...
Unlocking Manufacturing Success: Insights at the Cleveland Engineering Society
At a recent breakfast event hosted by the Cleveland Engineering Society (CES), Mike O'Donnell, COO...
MAGNET’s Lighthouse Tour Shines a Light on Welser Profile’s Innovation and Legacy
MAGNET's recent Lighthouse Tour at Welser Profile was an enlightening experience, showcasing not...
The Scalerator NEO Program Ignites Growth for Northeast Ohio Businesses
Last Thursday, the Greater Akron Chamber buzzed with the energy of entrepreneurs eager to scale...
Manufacturing Excellence on Display: MAGNET’s Exhibit Debuts at the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum
Location, location, location. The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum location, nestled in the...
Navigating the Future of Advanced Manufacturing at CIPPO 2024
At the 2024 Cleveland International Program on Public Policy (CIPPO), industry leaders convened to...
Fortifying the Future: Key Takeaways from MAGNET’s Cyber Defense Strategies for Manufacturers Event
On August 7, 2024, MAGNET hosted a comprehensive event focused on "Cyber Defense Strategies for...
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside the 2024 Research Fellows Summer Program
The 2024 Research Fellows Summer Program, in partnership with MAGNET's Executive Education and...
Lunch Date with Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Verne Harnish
MAGNET Strategy, Marketing and Sales Director and certified Scaling Up Coach Dave Sluka recently...
Mspire 2024 Applications Now Closed
Thank you for your interest in Mspire, MAGNET's annual Pitch Competition, the premier event in...
Leading the Charge: A Glimpse into the Role of ECEC’s Director
Rahim Nichols, the Director of MAGNET's Early College, Early Career (ECEC) program, embodies a...
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne Joins MAGNET and Industry Leaders to Empower Future Manufacturing Talent
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne recently visited MAGNET’s Manufacturing Innovation,...
Celebrating Excellence: CoachU Graduates 17 New Career Coaches in Northeast Ohio
CoachU graduated the latest cohort of 17 coaches yesterday, joining the 75 others who have...
Navigating the Smart Manufacturing Transformation
Local manufacturers and economic development professionals gathered at MAGNET this week to hear...
Shaping the Future: MAGNET Celebrates 2024 Early College Early Career Graduation
MAGNET is proud to announce the graduation of the sixth cohort from its innovative Early College...
Canton Innovation and Community Center Ribbon Cutting
Last night, William V. Sherer II, Mayor of Canton and Jeff Dafler, President & CEO of the Canton...
Smart Culture Award Honoree
Again this year, MAGNET has been selected as a 2024 Smart Culture Award Honoree by Smart Business....
MAGNET Receives National Employer of the Year Award
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) announced MAGNET has been...
MAGNET’s Community-Focused Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
CLEVELAND, OH [May 31, 2024] - MAGNET is proud to announce that its Manufacturing Innovation,...
ACCESS Program Graduates 20 New Candidates
Last week, MAGNET's ACCESS to Manufacturing Careers program graduated 20 candidates who are now...
Make It Happen: The Future of Manufacturing is NOW!
MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network reported on the progress made in advancing...
MAGNET Black History Honors
We are fortunate to have strong black role models in manufacturing, engineering and...
Great Lakes Growers Opens the Doors to their Hydroponic Greenhouse
The first Lighthouse Tour of 2024 took place at Great Lakes Growers, who opened the doors of their...
Mspire 2023: Ohio’s Premier Pitch Competition Winners
MAGNET’s 8th annual Mspire pitch competition brought together the best and brightest in the...
NASA Technology Transfer Program Hosts MAGNET
Many Clevelanders don’t realize what a space gem we have right in our own backyard! NASA’s Glenn...
Mid's Homestyle Pasta Sauce Lighthouse Tour
Mid’s Homestyle Pasta Sauce is a tradition 65 years in the making, when Mideo Octavio first bottled...
InnoQuest Explores Quantum Computing & Discovery at the Cleveland Clinic
EDGE’s Innovation Management Program, InnoQuest, brings together innovation leaders from 20+...
Lighthouse Tour: Rimeco, Inc.
Rimeco Products, Inc. President John Ribic, Jr. welcomed guests for MAGNET’s October Lighthouse...
Bike Program is Up and Riding
Last week was the first official bike ride for Mary B. Martin’s 8th grade engineering students to...
Regional Manufacturers Implement New Marketing & Technology to Improve Brand, Sales and Marketing
MAGNET’s Strategy, Marketing & Sales (SMS) team has been busy helping clients from all corners of...
New Plant Layout Makes Room for Five More Jobs at Troy Chemical
Founded in 1971, Troy Chemical Industries specializes in the manufacturing, packaging and shipping...
Manufacturing 101: Seven 3D Printing Processes for Different Applications
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing...
ISO and AS Certifications and Compliance Help Metal, Plastic Manufacturer Innovate Quality Products
Niles Expanded Metals & Plastics, located in Niles Ohio, manufactures and distributes expanded...
Manufacturing 101: Glossary of Machines, Processes and Parts
Manufacturing offers career endless opportunities to individuals with any skillset or level....
10 Ways MAGNET’s Building Has Become a Beacon for Manufacturing
When MAGNET outgrew its headquarters, we could have found nondescript industrial space in the...
MAGNET Helps Premier Container Boost Output by Implementing Automation
Cleveland-based full-service IBC tote management provider Premier Container has more than 30 years...
How MAGNET is Making Innovation Happen
I walked through our workshop the other day and some of our engineers were hanging upside down off...
Layout Improvements Help Great Lakes Growers Provide Fresher Products, Create Business and Jobs
Great Lakes Growers is a premier grower of clean lettuces and herbs. Their Burton, Ohio-based...
What Kind of Manufacturing Job Suits You Best?
All of today’s manufacturing careers require creativity, problem-solving, leadership, diligence,...
Turning Industry 4.0 into Productivity and Profits
Helping Northeast Ohio manufacturers go from lagging to leading in Industry 4.0 is a critical focus...
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...
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...
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...
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 Mspire,...
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 simple...
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...