As a leading innovator in the design of briefcases, computer cases and travel bags, the mission at McKlein is to provide travelers with much more than just stylish and reliable bags.

Parinda decided it was time to step up her eCommerce game. So the Team at McKlein partnered with IMEC Illinois (Illinois MEP) & B2Btail to help take her company to the next level.

Fierce Advocate for Manufacturing + Business Development Specialist + Solution Selling Facilitator …

Meet Bob Zaruta – President / CEO at NWIRC MEP (the NW Pennsylvania MEP)

Where do you turn when you need help growing your manufacturing company’s online presence?

Find out by joining us for this MFG eCommerce Success show where we will see how Ellie Day Spoerer, Founder, Ellie Day Activewear, worked with IMEC Illinois to get her business on the right track and growing faster than before.

A fierce advocate for U.S. Manufacturing + Relentless Entrepreneur + Manufacturers THE BEST Chorizo on the planet + one AWESOME Dude…

Please meet Edward Garza – the President of El Popular Inc. – an Authentic Mexican Food Manufacturer – founded by Edward’s grandfather in 1925.

Want to hear the word on the street about how the MEP is helping manufacturers in Alaska?

If so, you will want to join us for this MFG eCommerce Success show where Alyssa Shanks Rodrigues, PhD & Sami Jo Lewis, from the Alaska MEP along with some of their manufacturing clients will join us for a live update on what is happening in Alaskan Manufacturing.

Fearless & Relentless Entrepreneurs + Iraq War Veteran Heroes + Manufacturing AMAZING Products for Healthy Lifestyles…

Meet Megan Militello and Lacey Ernandes – Founders and Owners of Elevated Oats in Anchorage Alaska Where they “Do Granola That Does Life”.

Are you a manufacturer looking for help improving your business?

If so, you should join us for this MFG eCommerce Success show to hear Tiffany Stovall, CEO, Kansas Manufacturing Solutions, talk about how Kansas Manufacturing solutions (The Kansas MEP) is helping manufacturing companies grow their businesses and improve efficiencies.

Here’s an exciting opportunity to hear from the amazing professionals at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Conference in Chicago.

WOWZER!!!! It was an AMAZING week at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership MEP conference in Chicago.

The MEP Conference displayed tons of energy and passion for helping US manufacturers.

MEP is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to serving small and medium-sized manufacturers.

It was awesome being at a live event and meeting everyone in person.

A Glance at the MEP Conference 

 

David Boulay from IMEC Illinois kicked off the week on a high note with his opening remarks.

David Boulay IMEC

Jeanette Stevens, MBA from GENEDGE hit a home run with her presentation on high level marketing strategies

 

Melissa Zirbel (IMEC) & Scott Dawson (Core Business Solutions) offered fantastic strategies on protecting manufacturers on cybersecurity

Paola Andrea Velasquez (IMEC), Janelle Lee (MAGNET), Alyssa Shanks Rodrigues, PhD (Alaska MEP) & Jeanette Stevens, MBA (GENEDGE) did a impromptu LinkedIn Live broadcast. 

MEP Conference Rock Stars

 

Stacey Curry Lee, MA ACC Presence-Based Leadership Coach from IMEC Illinois brought down the house with an powerful session on Leadership. Still blown away!!!

Matt Judge absolutely CRUSHED IT this morning with his outstanding keynote at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) conference.

Big shoutout to IMEC Rock Stars – Simone Walker, Paola Andrea Velasquez and Melissa Zirbel

IMEC Rock Stars at the MEP conference

Mike Womack from NJMEP delivered an incredible presentation on efficient & effective communication (and Stop Being the Best Kept Secret).

Mike Womack at MEP conference

 

What is the MEP Network 

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is based at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The national Program Office (NIST MEP) which provides the federal government funding for the MEP National Network™ is located in Gaithersburg, MD.

The MEP National Network comprises the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), the 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, the MEP Advisory Board, MEP Center boards, and the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, as well as over 1,400 trusted advisors and experts at approximately 450 MEP service locations, providing any U.S. manufacturer with access to resources they need to succeed.

Wrapping It Up 

Thank you for stopping by to read about the MEP conference in Chicago. 

To Learn more about Manufacturing eCommerce Success, please check out these helpful links: 

Please Leave Keys in Car! (Help Your Customers Win the Day)

So How do YOU Spell Succes? 

Stop Being the Best Kept Secret 

 

Please meet…

Paola Andrea Velasquez and Simone Walker from IMEC Illinois – the Illinois MEP.

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists and technicians dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its manufacturers to plan critical business improvements in the areas of Leadership, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations, and Workforce.