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The Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership provides expert consulting, diverse training programs, industry events and workshops, and customized assistance to enrich the productivity, technological performance, and competitiveness of the state's small- to medium-sized manufacturers.
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Join in Celebrating U.S. Manufacturing
Manufacturing Day 2017 is October 6th. Industry leaders and community organizations across the U.S. are joining together to showcase manufacturing and the opportunities it presents.
Manufacturing greatly impacts the U.S. economy. A strong manufacturing sector leads to more research and development, innovation, productivity, exports, and middle-class jobs. Consider the following:
Read More...Monday, September 18, 2017
Who is #1?: Measuring Manufacturing Value Added per Employee Across the Nation
"I’ve been on a long-term quest to convince folks that productivity is important and not just something economists are concerned about. I’ve written about productivity a couple of times over the years, so when an MEP center director recently asked me to assemble some information on productivity (or a proxy) across the states, I was up for the challenge.
Read More...Friday, August 18, 2017
How to Save With Investments in Energy Efficiency.
Improving energy efficiency is a smart investment for nearly any operation. Over time, such investments help reduce your ongoing energy costs. Read More...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Standing Out: The Importance of Unique Marketing for Long-Term Growth
People are getting bombarded with branding on a daily basis. Are you getting through? Read More...
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Sweeping Regulatory Changes aimed at Manufacturers: Are You Ready?
The deadline to be compliant with major changes in food safety law is fast approaching. Read how your business might be affected and how MEP can help you prepare. Read More...
Thursday, May 26, 2016
In The News:
USDA Annouces Grant to Help Farms and Rural Small Businesses Protect the Environment with Clean Energy.Through this project, Nebraska MEP has established an energy auditing program to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses with evaluating the energy efficiency of their operations and the potential for incorporating renewable energy technology into their operations. With Nebraska MEP’s connections to Nebraska’s manufacturing sector, industrial and/or business audits are expected to comprise the largest percentage of completed audits.
For more information on this program, click here or contact Matthew Jorgensen at mjorgensen@unl.edu or (308) 293-5884.
