Check out the upcoming programs and events available to MAGNET community partners, and learn about the latest manufacturing industry news in Northeast Ohio.
Manufacturing Month (and Manufacturing Day, celebrated the first Friday in October), intends to show the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. This initiative empowers manufacturers to come together with students, parents, educators and community leaders to build excitement about manufacturing careers! Read the official proclamation from the State of Ohio recognizing this important industry. MAGNET is proud to be dedicated to the mission of driving manufacturing in Northeast Ohio.
Watch the videofrom the National MEP and see yourself in manufacturing!
MAGNET Reveals 2024 Mspire Winners
After months of engaging with the applicants, MAGNET was excited to announce the winners of this year’s Mspire pitch competition, Northeast Ohio’s leading contest for manufacturing-focused entrepreneurs in September. The reveal happened during an event with best-selling author and innovation expert Diana Kander who shared her insights on how to drive innovation, setting the stage for an inspiring day. This year, $85,000 in prizes were awarded to standout entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of manufacturing, engineering, and operations. Our 2024 Mspire winners include Accelerate Wind, Auxilium Health, Daisy Makes, Galvanix, Peaceful Fruits, Solar Sprout, and UGen.
Want to learn more about these innovative companies and the prizes they won? Read the full details in our latest blog post!
Strategic Growth in Action: MAGNET Guides Action Industries in Unlocking Synergies and Success Post-Acquisition
Action Industries recently took a major step forward with the acquisition of A-Tech Suburban, Inc., creating exciting opportunities for collaboration, growth, and shared success. Through focused strategic discussions, Action Industries is honing in on key priorities to fully leverage this new partnership.
MAGNET’s Strategy, Marketing, and Salesteam, led by Dave Sluka, helped Action Industries identify growth opportunities and adapt to an ever-changing market. Our goal is to help businesses attract, convert, and retain customers in a profitable and sustainable way.
Sparking Collaboration: MAGNET Welcomes NIST and MEP Advisory Board for a Week of Manufacturing Innovation!
From MAGNET's recent ribbon-cutting in Mansfield to a Lighthouse Tour at Welser Profiles, read what has been happening with MAGNET staff and partners here.
Want to see behind the curtain at some of Northeast Ohio’s most iconic manufacturers? MAGNET’s new series MAKE IT: Frank Conversations on the Future of Manufacturing offers straight talk about Northeast Ohio's smart manufacturing landscape. What’s it really going to take to lead the world? MAGNET President & CEO Ethan Karp asks all of these questions and more as he chats with our region's industry leaders.
The Make It podcast episodes can be streamed here and the videos can be accessed here.
Leading Next Level Growth – The Weatherhead Way
Leading Next Level Growth – The Weatherhead Way provides owners and executives at existing small and midsized businesses with a model to grow their businesses. The intensive program incorporates three modules focusing on areas critical to building competitive advantage and ultimately growing the business. Participants will learn how to successfully drive change in their organizations enabling them to transform their products, services, and business model into profitable growth. Register here.
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