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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."

Press Releases

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
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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

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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

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Documents

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.