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Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Coming to Tacoma & Spokane This October

Bothell, WA (July 2025) — We’re excited to announce that the Smart Manufacturing Roadshow is making two stops in Washington state this October during Manufacturing Month – we... Read More

Building an Effective Supply Chain Risk Management Plan

Understanding the Importance of Supply Chain Risk Assessment With an increasingly complex global supply chain, manufacturers have continued to focus on building long-term supply chain resilience. S... Read More

How Automation Can Help Retain Your Workforce

5 Ways Automation Drives Growth & Strengthens Your Workforce Manufacturers are facing a workforce automation revolution. The Small and Medium Manufacturing Study: Robotics and Technology ... Read More

Impact Washington Receives WSMA Grant to Support Small & Micro Manufacturers

Impact Washington is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the Washington State Microenterprise Association, made possible through funding from the Washington State Department ... Read More

Top Manufacturing Trends for 2025

Latest Trends in Manufacturing Technology & More Over the past several years, the manufacturing landscape has evolved rapidly. From the rise of smart factories to sustainable practices, the fut... Read More

Impact Washington's 2024 Year In Review

Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to an Exciting Future As 2025 is fast approaching, we've taken time to reflect on significant moments for Impact Washington and the manufacturing lan... Read More

Manufacturer's Guide to Supply Chain Risk Management

Developing Risk Management Strategies for Small & Medium Sized Manufacturers As a smaller manufacturer, you continue to be more vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions than larger compani... Read More

Impact Washington Successfully Concludes AWB’s 2024 Bus Tour

Touring Manufacturing Facilities Across Washington State On Monday, October 9th, Impact Washington proudly wrapped up its collaborative bus tour with the Association of Washington Business (AWB)... Read More

Manufacturing Month 2024: Empowering Manufacturers Across Washington State

Held annually on the first Friday in October with events continuing throughout the month, MFG Day—National Manufacturing Day—showcases modern manufacturing careers and the industry's vital... Read More

Raising Awareness for Local Manufacturers with AWB’s 2024 Manufacturing Week Bus Tour

Impact Washington NIST MEP Announces Its Continued Support and Partnership with the Association of Washington Business (AWB) for the Annual Manufacturing Week Bus Tour Bothell, WA (September... Read More