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2007 Press Releases

December 12, 2007
Florida Manufacturing Partnership Helps Manufacturing Companies Recover
Hurricane-damaged companies find relief in professional training workshops

December 11, 2007
THE FLORIDA MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF LORETTA KISH AND DR. JAMES C. LANGE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prominent business leaders bring industry knowledge and skill to the Florida MEP

September 20, 2007
A Stuart Printing Company Finds Increased Customer Base through Unique Partnership
As Kinane Corporation grows the Florida MEP provides guidance

July 31, 2007
Lt. Governor Kottkamp Visits Local Manufacturing Company
Florida MEP officials discuss their role in stimulating Florida’s economy

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July 30, 2007
Kottkamp to Visit Local Manufacturing Facility
Lt. Governor Examines Economic Benefits of Florida MEP

May 8, 2007
Florida MEP Launches New and Improved Website
Site Features Important Links and Resources, Success Stories and Economic Impacts

May 1, 2007
Snowe Applauds Passage of America COMPETES Act

April 25, 2007
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership workshop helps
Matrix Composites Inc. meet needs of major client
Program enables manufacturing company to serve Lockheed Martin more effectively

April 20, 2007
House Science and Technology Subcommittee Clears First Comprehensive NIST Authorization in 15 Years

April 11, 2007
FLORIDA MEP TO PRESENT INTERACTIVE MANUFACTURING SCENARIO AND KAIZEN
IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP TO PIA/GATF NATIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
Workshops to Initiate Companies Into the Trying Environment of Manufacturing

April 11, 2007
Aero Metals Awarded a NASA Agreement
Improvement plan allows small business to aggressively pursue government contracts

February 23, 2007
Snowe, Kerry Urge Sarbanes-Oxley Extension for Small Firms

February 22, 2007
Snowe Calls for Full Funding of Manufacturing Assistance Program
Small Business Forum Draws Standing Room Only Crowd

January 23, 2007
FLORIDA MEP HELPS DRAW OUT DRAFTING DESIGNS
Company Implements Lean Techniques, Expands Business Dealings

January 11, 2007
Kohl, Snowe Launch Effort to Strengthen Manufacturing Jobs Program
Bill will extend full funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, which helps small- and medium-sized manufacturers maintain competitiveness