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News Releases
January 12, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY
Florida MEP Partners with Nautical Structures to Deliver Innovative Job Training Program
Open House on January 18 Showcases High-Tech Mobile Training Facility
December 1, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY
Recalibrate Your Revenue Engine
November 28, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY
Ratzenberger to Keynote 8th Annual Florida Manufacturing Summit
Conference to Focus on Growing Skills Gap: Can Florida Manufacturers Find the Talent to Compete?
November 22, 2011
M.O.S.T.® VIRTUAL WELDING TRAINING VISITS THE MMA WELDING LAB
November 22, 2011
Florida MEP Sponsors Manufacturing Summit Keynote Address by John Ratzenberger
Conference to Focus on Growing Skills Gap: Can Florida Manufacturers Find the Talent to Compete?
November 21, 2011
Ratzenberger to Keynote 8th Annual Florida Manufacturing Summit
Conference to Focus on Solving the Growing Skills Gap: Can Florida Manufacturers Find the Talent to Compete?
July 27, 2011
Unemployed Receive Specialized Training for Manufacturing Jobs
Mobile Manufacturing Program Provides Hands-On Training
June 15, 2011
Tailored training program provides hands-on experience for unemployed
M.O.S.T. ® Program Streamlines Recruitment and Manufacturing Training
June 9, 2011
Florida MEP Refreshes Next Generation Manufacturing Study
2011 Study will update the state’s manufacturers on world-class manufacturing practices and strategies. State manufacturers encouraged to participate.
June 8, 2011
Local Manufacturing Companies Address Skills Shortage
Mobile Training Program Delivers Practical Application, Employment to Tampa Bay
May 26, 2011
HANDS ON MANUFACTURING TRAINING DELIVERS LIFESAVING SERVICES
M.O.S.T.® Program Streamlines Recruitment and Training
May 16, 2011
Skills gap addressed as manufacturing program comes to Tampa Bay
M.O.S.T. ® Program Delivers Training, Employment
May 16, 2011
Governor Scott visits the Florida MEP Mobile Training Unit at today's NIST MEP conference
April 28, 2011
Florida Manufacturing Conference Offers MBE Training for NASA and Defense Suppliers
Scholarship awards available for early registrants who want to learn about Model Based Enterprise
January 14, 2011
Broad and Cassel, Florida MEP and Hedrick Brothers Partner with Workforce Alliance to Host 5th Annual Workforce Summit
January 11, 2011
UTBMA Announces Leadership
November 11, 2010
Returning Veterans Fight New Battle Stateside: Unemployment
Mobile Job Training Program Brings Training and Employment to those who have Served
October 1, 2010
PIRTEK Sales Soar with Government Contracting Training from Florida MEP
September 22, 2010
Mobile Job Training Program Connects Companies Looking to Hire with Residents Looking for Work
September 1, 2010
Volusia-Based Manufacturer Takes Advantage of Mobile Job Training Program
August 25, 2010
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership Sponsors Volusia Manufacturers Association Upcoming Manufacturers Expo 2010
August 6, 2010
Advanced Technologies Group Achieves ISO 9001 Certification with Training with Florida MEP
July 19, 2010
Florida MEP Helps Pelican Wire Affirm Commitment to Excellence with ISO 9001:2008 Certification
May 21, 2010
Radiation Shield Technologies Reaffirms Commitment to Quality: Receives ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 Certifications for Design, Manufacture of Demron
Radiation Shield Technologies' Demron Self-Cooling Personal-Protection Gear Provides Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Shielding in a Lightweight, Durable, Flexible Fabric
March 29, 2010
Seminole Area Residents Seeking Work Benefit from Mobile Job Training Program
March 16, 2010
Time Wise MEP Centers Rank Tops in Latest NIST/MEP Survey Response Rate
March 15, 2010
Florida MEP Helps Manufacturer Achieve Government Contracting Breakthrough
Miami-based Maxiforce Becomes First After-Parts Manufacturer in Nation to Earn GSA Contracting Approval
February 23, 2010
Mobile Job Training Program Connects Area Companies With Out-of-Work Residents
December 21, 2009
Florida MEP Provides Competitive Edge to Manufacturers Across the State
December 3, 2009
Florida MEP Director Showcases Training Program at White House Jobs Summit
Rod Rodrigue, Executive Director of Florida MEP, highlighted the M.O.S.T.® program at the December 3 Jobs Summit hosted by President Barack Obama. Read More or Watch the Video
October 26, 2009
Florida MEP 5-Year Economic Impact Strong, Despite Weak Economy
Independent Study Finds Florida MEP Generated $4.1 Billion in Economic Output, 21,000 Jobs in Past Five Years
October 16, 2009
First National Survey of Next Generation Manufacturing Identifies What Florida Firms Must Do to Survive Global Competition
Study provides new tool for manufacturers to assess strategic priorities
October 13, 2009
Florida MEP Helps Syncron EMS Achieve Efficiencies with Improved Production Flow
Melbourne-based electronic assembly manufacturer implements lean transformation
Job Training and Placement Program Rolls Into Palm Beach County
Palm Beach residents participate in job training that opens doors to employment
October 8, 2009
WTXL-TV Video
WPTV-TV Video
Central Florida News 13 Video
Mobile Job-training unit visits state Capitol
State Leaders check out the mobile job-training unit
October 7, 2009
State leaders check out mobile job-training unit, program impacts from the "Tallahassee Democrat."
October 1, 2009
Program makes M.O.S.T. of bad situation
October 1, 2009
Florida MEP to Host Media Tour of Mobile Outreach Skills Training Unit
Unit Trains Out-of-Work Floridians and Places Them in Jobs
September 24, 2009
Job Training and Placement Program Rolls Into Brevard County
More than 20 Brevard residents participate in job training that opens doors to employment
June 30, 2009
Award-winning Aerospace Supplier Launches Lean Transformation Project with Florida MEP
MEDIA ADVISORY
June 9, 2009
Syncron EMS Targets Efficiency Improvements with Lean Implement Project
Florida MEP to assist Melbourne-based electronic assembly manufacturer improve production processes
May 13, 2009
Lee County companies bolster their ability to withstand recession from the "News-Press" in Fort Myers, Florida.
May 4, 2009
FLORIDA MEP LIGHTS UP THE WAY FOR SOL
Internationally-Known Solar Lighting Designer and Manufacturer Implements a Series of Lean Trainings, Increases Productivity
February 5, 2009
Senator Snowe Statement in Support of MEP Funding
January 28, 2009
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership Launches Next Generation Manufacturing Study
Study Will Benchmark the State’s Manufacturers on World-class Manufacturing Practices and Strategies
January 9, 2009
INTEGRATED METAL PRODUCTS, INC. UNIFIES WITH HELP FROM FLORIDA MEP
Lean Transformation Includes Consolidation of Operations, Improving Workflow and Customer Delivery
December 18, 2008
Snowe Calls on Senate Leadership to Implement Economic Recovery Plan
November 20, 2008
MCI BREAKS INTO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING, THANKS TO FLORIDA MEP
Florida Company’s Five-Point Breakaway Safety Vests Gain Popularity Following GSA Award
November 20, 2008
FLORIDA MEP: EMPOWERING POWER2GO TO FIND THEIR NICHE IN THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT MARKET
Organization Helps Small Electronic Company Connect With Thousands of Dollars in Contract Awards
November 7, 2008
Rod Rodrigue Inducted in Maine Maritime Academy Wall of Honor
October 17, 2008
ENSER CORPORATION’S LEAN MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED
Department of Defense Subcontractor Works With Florida MEP to Transform Into a Lean Shop
October 14, 2008
Time Wise M.O.S.T.® Mobile Training Unit Tour
September 17, 2008
SURGE SUPPRESSION SURGES AHEAD WITH LEAN LESSONS FROM FLORIDA MEP
All Employees Learn Lean Methodologies, Productivity Increases Almost 30 Percent
September 2, 2008
FLORIDA MEP APPOINTS JULIE SONG OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF FLORIDA’S SPACE COAST TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 29, 2008
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership To Help Development of Cyclone’s Clean Green Engine
July 21, 2008
Letter From U.S. Senators Snowe, Levin and Kohl to U.S. Senate Appropriations Chair and Ranking Member to Request Additional $20 Million for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
June 19, 2008
Snowe, Lieberman, Kohl Praise Added Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership
June 3, 2008
FLORIDA MEP APPOINTS ROGER GRACE, STRATEGIC HIGH-TECHNOLOGY MARKETING CONSULTANT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 7, 2008
MR. FUNNEL IS NOW RIGHT ON SCHEDULE, THANKS TO THE FLORIDA MEP
Company Obtains GSA Schedule in Three Months with Help from Florida MEP
May 5, 2008
LEAN PRINCIPLES TAKE HOLD OF SHURHOLD
Florida MEP Helps Martin County Manufacturing Company Kick Off Lean Initiative
April 15, 2008
Snowe and Levin Request Additional Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership
April 4, 2008
Snowe, Lieberman Request Full Funding For Manufacturing Extension Partnership in FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill
MEDIA ADVISORY
March 28, 2008
FLORIDA MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP AND THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE TREASURE COAST CELEBRATE THE M.O.S.T. TRAINING GRADUATION ON FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
March 20, 2008
U.S. House of Representatives and Associations Support $122 million for MEP
March 17, 2008
21 Governors Sign Letter of Support Requesting Funding for MEP
News Coverage
January 2012
Science Center Visit - Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturers Assocation's "Manufacturers Newsletter"
December 6, 2011
Science Center of Pinellas County and the Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) have begun to develop curriculum to support the city's and county's manufacturing employer base - "St. Petersburg Shines"
September 18, 2011
Does Florida want manufacturing in its future job mix? It better - "St. Petersburg Times"
September 15, 2011
Florida MEP: Turning Small Manufacturers into World Class Competitors - Naples Chamber "Business Currents" (September 2011)
June 10, 2011
WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL: "No more cuts! Tampa Bay area Manufacturers adding jobs"
May 20, 2011
Skills gap addressed as manufacturing program comes to Tampa Bay - WTSP.com, Tampa, FL
February 8, 2011
Training help available for employers - "Daytona Beach News-Journal"
September 23, 2010
Manufacturing program helps job-seekers make MOST of opportunity - "Naples Daily News"
September 7, 2010
Mobile center preps workers for jobs at Ormond plant - "Daytona News-Journal"
August 10, 2010
Advanced Technologies of Stuart earns manufacturing certifications - TCPalm.com
July 19, 2010
EDC and Florida MEP Offer Free Training For Manufacturing Companies Through M.O.S.T.® - EDC of Collier County, FL, e-newsletter
May 28, 2010
M.O.S.T Featured in Workforce Report by Workforce Alliance, May 2010
April 20, 2010
M.O.S.T. Letter of Appreciation - from Rescue Outreach Mission, Sanford, FL
April 5, 2010
Mobile-training unit creates path for jobless in Seminole - from the "Sanford Herald"
February 24, 2010
Mobile Training Unit Helps Local Manufacturers Find and Train Qualified Employees - "Manufacturer's Update" from the Manufacturers Assocation of Central Florida
February 8, 2010
Mobile Training Unit Sharpens Skills from "Out of the Blue," from Piper's newsletter.
January 22, 2010
Job program a bridge to employment from the "Orlando Business Journal Entreprenuer."
December 4, 2009
State Manufacturing Advocates Showcase Programs at White House from the "Tampa Bay Business Journal."
October 27, 2009
Study: Florida MEP adds $4.1B to economy from the "Orlando Business Journal."
October 23, 2009
Florida MEP Lights the Way for Sol, Inc. from the Business Development Board of Martin County Newsletter
July 24, 2009
Brevard development officials seek streamlined government from "Florida Today."
June 22, 2009
Grant Let's Syncron Get in Sync from "Florida Today."
May 8, 2008
Senator Collins of Maine: SMEs backbone of Economy from several Maine newspapers.
April 22, 2008
Helping our manufacturers with the aid of MEP - Congressman Mike Michaud of Maine
April 22, 2008
Senator Collins' Weekly Column - Small Manufacturers are the Backbone of our Economy
April 2008
Trainees graduate with newly acquired skills by the Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers.
March 26, 2008
Helping Our Manufacturers by congressman Mike Michaud of Maine
March 20, 2008
Invested by the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast; March 20, 2008, edition. In partnership with the Florida MEP, the EDC hosted a LEAN Manufacturing Simulation Workshop (second paragraph).
February 15, 2008
Bush budget would shutter manufacturing program by Chris Kauffmann of the "Orlando Business Journal."
January 2008
What is Manufacturing? from the December/January edition of "Machining The Voice of Manufacturing" by Jack Healy, Director of the MassMEP. For more information about the Florida M.O.S.T. program, e-mail claudiaf@floridamep.org.
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Video
Storm Smart: Neil Kagan, Florida MEP project manager, facilitated a Lean training at Storm Smart. WBBH, NBC2 was on hand to observe the training and posted this report on the evening news on May 12, 2009. Click here to view video.
Read more about the Storm Smart lean training from "Fort Myers Florida Weekly."
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