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Join Plante Moran and National Association of Manufacturers - NAM on November 14 for a webinar on best practices for claiming IRA credits and incentives. Industry experts Dan Lee and Donny Lucaj will share valuable insights and lessons learned. Don’t miss out — register now! #manufacturing #IRA #taxcredits

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In a lively #WomeninManufacturing panel discussion about how advances in automation, robotics, and AI are informing factory floor and workforce investments, Sarah Hartwick, VP of Education & Workforce Policy at Illinois Manufacturers'​ Association talks about the challenges of trying to predict the skills and abilities that the workforce is going to need over the next 10 to 15 years. She also introduced the #MakeItInIllinois initiative that officially launched yesterday on October 1st. Anne Najjar, VP of AbbVie Endocrinology Inc., talks about how pharma is improving in speed and agility. Abbvie went from having ~30 products to 170 products, tripled it's development portfolio, and is accelerating internal digitalization because its primary goal is to deliver life saving medicine. Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO, Chicago Urban League, shares her story about visiting the GM Bedford Foundry to do a die cast study and how after 3 days, she decided to pivot and head to Harvard University. She talks about how this is an exciting time in manufacturing- with advanced manufacturing and the cutting edge technology that is integrating into manufacturing plants, there is an opportunity for young people to have successful careers in manufacturing fields without needing an expensive 4-year degree. Special Thanks to mHUB Vice President of Programs & Engagement Shannon McGhee for introducing these awesome professionals! #WiM2024 #mHUBinnovation #automation #workforcedevelopment #AI #manufacturing #manufacturingmonth #medtech #robotics #factoryfloor #smartfactory #smartmanufacturing #sustainability #sustainablemanufacturing #advancedmanufacturing

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A powerful op-ed and good reading for Ohioans, as our state hosts 2 of the 10 operational chemical recycling facilities with a third under construction and a fourth proposed. "Conventional, or mechanical, recycling of plastics — the kind of recycling we’re all familiar with — has been an abysmal failure, with less than 6 percent of plastics recycled in the United States. Industry knew as early as the 1970s that plastic could never be recycled on a large scale, but it spent decades pushing advertising campaigns to convince the public otherwise so it could avoid efforts to reduce plastic production.   With consumers and policymakers waking up to the truth of plastic recycling’s failure, plastic producers are taking a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook: Now, they say, they have a new magic wand called chemical recycling, and it can recycle the plastic that conventional recycling can’t.  But when you dive into the data around chemical recycling facilities, you find that these processes are even more ineffective, just as harmful to the environment and human health, and just as much a threat to environmental justice communities." https://lnkd.in/gEe8TdAP #GreenWashing #PlasticPollution #BeyondPlastics #EnvironmentalJustice

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The demand for electric vehicles is on the rise globally, and Ohio is well positioned to capitalize on these opportunities as a premier manufacturing hub. To drive growth, Ohio could focus on areas such as battery recycling and critical minerals, as highlighted in a briefing by Stephanie Gagnon from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions. Learn more in the brief: https://lnkd.in/eNaY9hCP #ElectricVehicles #CircularEconomy #Battery Recycling #AllIn #GreaterClevelandPartnership #Sustainability

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M+N Principal Katie Náhori, CPA explains "4 common challenges in endowment fund management." Read more here https://bit.ly/3Uh4HHC in this installment of our thought leadership series, in partnership with @Crain’s Cleveland Business. Nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions rely on these important financial resources for long-term financial stability and operational support. Appropriately managing these funds requires careful consideration.

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The Advanced Manufacturing Expo welcomes Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) to the 2024 show. The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) is an organization dedicated to supporting Michigan manufacturers to work smarter, to compete and to prosper. Since 1991, MMTC has supported the growth and competitiveness of Michigan’s 12,000+ small and medium-sized manufacturers. We are dedicated to helping companies innovate, optimize their operations, and grow in an ever-changing industry. We offer technology and business consulting, training programs, regulatory compliance support, Industry 4.0 integration, and other services customized to companies’ unique needs. Our consultants and instructors have spent decades gaining expertise in engineering, business development, cybersecurity, leadership, workforce development, technology implementation, quality management, supply chain, Lean, Six Sigma, and more. They have worked from the top floor to the shop floor in a wide range of manufacturing sectors, from automotive and mobility to food processing and healthcare, and they are ready to bring the right solutions to manufacturers' most challenging scenarios. Visit Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) at booth # 713 in the i4.0 Technology Hall Presented by i4.0 accelerator. REGISTER HERE to attend this FREE show: https://loom.ly/aLvnaEU Interested in exhibiting at the Advanced Manufacturing Expo this year? Here is the registration link: https://loom.ly/tyy11Ik #MichiganManufacturingTechnologyCenter #MMTC #Industry4.0 #i4.0 #i4.0Accelerator #SmartManufacturing #MichiganManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturingTechnology #i4.0Tech #i4.0Solutions #FactoryoftheFuture #ManufacturingTechnology #DigitalFactory #DigitalManufacturing #DataDrivenManufacturing #AIinManufacturing #AutomatedInspection #ComputerVision #AutonomousMaterialMovement #ErrorProofing #AssemblyOptimization #AssemblyVerification #ConnectedWorker #DigitalWorkInstructions #IT #OT #DigitalTwin #PredictiveMaintenance #automation #advancedmanufacturing #advancedmanufacturingexpo #ame2024

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Chippewa Valley Technical College - Chippewa Falls Campus is proud to present another ongoing future-cyber-workforce-focused informational series: "Manufacturing Competitiveness in the 21st Century: Workforce, Automation, Security." This series will focus on staying competitive in a cyber focused world. Your company will benefit from learning how to grow your own through the Training with Industry programming; how Automation will revolutionize your workforce capabilities; and how to promote a Cyber Culture for Compliance and Competition. This is more than a learn and lecture, as the interactive seminars will include a workshop style format that will get your feet wet, hands moving, and those mind-gears crackin'! This programming is free thanks for the promotional considerations by Wisconsin Procurement Institute - WI APEX ACCELERATOR, Chippewa Economic Development Corporation- Wisconsin, UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC), and Chippewa Valley Technical College! This partnership is geared towards #EconomicDevelopment that seeks #AllTheRoads towards a cyber ready #WorkforceTraining for #TrainingThoseThatDo.

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📢Announcement: In-person Professional Development Opportunity Our owner, Kris Liebau, will be speaking at the Michigan Lean Consortium's 2024 Lean Leadership Summit along side a host of incredible speakers on "Leadership Mindset: Managing Energy for Greater Resilience". Other topics at the event include: - Emotional Intelligence in Continuous Improvement - Inspiring Leaders with Drive and Optimism - Leadership Beyond Bias: Tailoring Your Approach for Diverse Teams More information and registration available at https://lnkd.in/eruad_Sw #mlc #leanleadership #professionaldeveloment

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Attention Ohio manufacturers and bankers! Applications are due by June 21 in order to be considered for the 48C tax credit for clean energy investments. The Ohio Statewide Development Corporation can help you navigate eligibility and secure project financing if needed. The Green 504 Program from the U.S. Small Business Administration aligns "cleanly" with 48C requirements and is an ideal option for manufacturers ready to invest in reducing their carbon footprint. Learn more at the OSDC blog ⤵ #smallbiz #cleanenergy #manufacturing

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Does your organization have sustainability goals? When you become a B20 Club of Indiana member, you receive official reporting on the impact of using B20, including annual CO2 and particulate reductions. Join today. https://bit.ly/3KOqHod

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For small #nonprofitorganizations with limited resources, an accounting department with multiple accounting professionals is often not a practical option. Fortunately, small organizations still have effective and efficient solutions to allow for adequate separation of duties and detailed reviews of financial information. #AskMarcum https://hubs.ly/Q02v3dJM0

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Did you know that in 2021, the Economic Development Administration revised its investment priorities to include equity as a priority consideration when making investments. And the 2024 election cycle will impact policy shifts that could reshape industries and markets for many Ohio businesses without political control or input? Let’s talk about it with our title sponsor Encova Insurance and NAWBro Ralph Smithers, Jr., CPCU, API, AIS at the next NAWBO Columbus monthly meeting on November 7 at 11:00am at the Five Party Event & Party Center. #BallotAndBusiness #BusinessInRepresentation #WhenWeLead

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Helping the board understand organizational financial results and key business drivers is essential for nonprofit organizations. Use these strategies to drive board engagement and support informed decision making for your organization. #nonprofit #accounting https://lnkd.in/gVrhnbi7

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Tune in to the latest episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast for insights on the impact of automation and innovation in the manufacturing industry. Michigan Economic Development Corporation | David Washburn | MSU Research Foundation

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Manufacturing is vital for the Wisconsin economy. I'm reading about challenges and opportunities for manufacturing in Wisconsin in Tom Still's latest article in the Wisconsin State Journal: https://lnkd.in/gCWKuNh7

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"The Practical Guide to the Green Economy demystifies the transition to a green economy. The guide is designed for leaders in economic development and related disciplines who are working to grow a better tomorrow—one in which good jobs and rising incomes are within reach of all Northeast Ohioans." Learn more about this exciting release from Fund for Our Economic Future ⬇️

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As part of the ongoing evaluation of Dayton's entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Center's new publication explores the landscape of small enterprises in the Dayton-Kettering MSA. To learn more about the industry make-up, size and characteristics of small firms in the Dayton region, link below to see the full report! Link: https://lnkd.in/gE8DsiC2 #Dayton #Entrepreneurship #OhioBusiness #ClevelandStateUniversity 

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