MARYLAND MANUFACTURING BLOG

National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Training Manufacturing’s Next Generation of Skilled Talent: Berry Global
To commemorate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), we are highlighting how Registered Apprenticeship provides a critical talent pipeline that can help address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges. From our conversations with manufacturers across Maryland, we know hiring and maintaining a qualified workforce continues to be one of

(Part 3/6) Segmentation: Understanding Your Business as the Sum of Its Parts
Third in a 6-part blog series from Steve Lantz, Strategic Business Advisor In this series, we are exploring five fundamental principles any manufacturer should master to grow successfully. We began with discussing why a strategic plan is an essential tool for any company charting its long-term course. Now we’ll explain

Maryland MEP Kicks Off Maryland Manufacturing Month with Maryland Manufacturing Innovation Executive Leadership Summit
Maryland Commerce Secretary Schulz Presented Proclamation from Governor Hogan; MD MEP Launched “Make It In Maryland” Campaign at September 30 event (October 5, 2021) – To commemorate the beginning of Maryland Manufacturing Month and National Manufacturing Day®, the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) hosted an exclusive event for leaders

Is Your Business Prepared for a Vaccination Mandate?
So, you heard that businesses with 100 or more employees will soon be required to enforce COVID-19 vaccinations and/or conduct weekly testing. As a manufacturing company, what can you do? First things first, don’t panic. We sat down with our Organizational Development and Strategic HR Manager, Becky Kemp, to help

