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Manufacturing Month 2024: Empowering Manufacturers Across Washington State

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Manufacturing Day, All
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

Monday, September 30, 2024 | News Release, Manufacturing Day, All
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

Jennifer Snow-Boscolo: Attracting Women to the Factories of the Future

Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Her Story, All
This blog post is part of a series for Women’s History Month intended to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Jennifer Snow-Boscolo believes the... Read More

Anibeth Ruiz: Manufacturing is a Rewarding Career Path

Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Her Story, All
This blog post is part of a series for Women’s History Month intended to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Anibeth Ruiz’s career has be... Read More

Rachel Camarillo Recognized by NIST for Her Success & Impact in the Manufacturing Industry

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Her Story, All
This blog post is part of a series for Women’s History Month intended to highlight women who are making an impact on the manufacturing industry. Rachel Camarillo, dedica... Read More

10 Keys to Recruiting Employees in the Manufacturing Industry

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | Workforce Development, All
Recruiting employees for manufacturing jobs requires looking for skilled talent in several ways. For continuous improvement in workforce development, HR professionals and hiring managers must use ... Read More

Unveiling Washington's Manufacturing Month Proclamation by Governor Jay Inslee

Friday, September 29, 2023 | News Release, Manufacturing Day, All
  As an organization deeply committed to advancing the significance of manufacturing and showcasing the tremendous career prospects within our industry, we are thrilled to bring to your attenti... Read More

Building Futures: A Guide to the Exciting Events of Manufacturing Month In Washington State

Friday, September 29, 2023 | Manufacturing Day, All
Our steadfast dedication to workforce development is evident in the substantial resources we have invested. Throughout the year, we have collaborated with many of you to introduce students to the b... Read More

The Six Words That Will Massively Improve Your Employee Recruitment

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | Workforce Development, All
    Hiring has been a difficult process, as many manufacturing companies have found.   People have grown accustomed to working from home for the past two years and let’s b... Read More

Mastering Supply Chain Risk Management for Small Manufacturers

Monday, September 25, 2023 | Supply Chain, All
In today's ever-evolving global marketplace, small manufacturers face unique challenges that can significantly impact their operations and profitability. Our Manufacturer's Guide to Developing Risk... Read More