Tips, Best Practices and Questions Answered January 30, 2024 | 10:30-11:30 AM Webinar presented via Zoom. No cost but registration is required. The Maryland Energy Administration (“MEA”) has opened the Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Program. This Program is to support the implementation of energy efficiency improvement projects to manufacturing facilities. This grant is non-competitive, first-come, first-served for eligible projects and has a total budget of up to $4,400,000.  Awarded grants can cover up to 85% of net…

    The manufacturing industry is at a crossroads. We are a State that is diverse in industry, rich with resources, strong with partners but often inconsistent with our messaging and weak in the alignment of our resources and programs. As a supporter and partner in the manufacturing sector we want to collaborate, connect, and continue moving this industry forward. Maryland MEP is hosting a convening of the most impactful partners and stakeholders including government, nonprofit leaders, community organizations and…

Want to improve retention and cut turnover in half? Need to boost performance without overhauling your systems? Looking to improve communication and alignment with your teams? Join us in a conversation with Blair Christie, Founder & CEO of Denim, to explore existing tools and innovative new approaches to drive employee engagement, performance and recognition. Discover how easy it can be to deliver an employee experience that sets both your teams and your business on the path to success in 2024.…

As part of the Make It In Maryland Program, #MakeItInMD TourTalks offer a unique opportunity to dialog with peers in the manufacturing industry about best practices, challenges and solutions to moving the manufacturing enterprise forward.  During #MakeItInMD Tour Talks, attendees will hear from the hosting company, receive a tour of the facility and network with other Maryland manufacturers. “These events provide Maryland manufacturers with an inside scoop on what other manufacturers in Maryland are working to accomplish, while providing a great picture of what…

Black Expo Application About: The Montgomery County Black Collective and the Universities at Shady Grove Equity Lab are partnering to present a showcase of Black-owned businesses in Montgomery County. The February 20th event will be open to the public from 4 pm - 7 pm and we are seeking organizations that will feature products and services available for sale to the public as well as business-to-business services. All businesses must be Black-owned or Black-led nonprofits. Black women-owned, veteran and Black…

Investing in our employees as we drive continuous improvement throughout our organization remains foundational. The capability to identify, organize and lead projects as well as drive out waste in our manufacturing and office processes is fundamental to growth, efficiency, safety and quality. This professional development training will provide the necessary skills and tools for us to continue to thrive even during challenging times. This 15-day training will be presented in a live virtual workshop format; hands-on with real-life simulations and…

Applying for MEA Grants and Loan Programs: Mechanical Insulation Program and Lawton Loan Program As a follow up to the success of the ‘Applying for the CI&A FY24 Program’ (access the webinar recording here), please join RMI, Maryland MEP and MEA for an informational webinar on two more programs that can have a positive impact for Maryland manufacturers. During this webinar, attendees will learn more about the Mechanical Insulation Grant Program as well as the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan.…