VMEC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS NGM STUDY EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 10 - Your chance to participate and receive your FREE scorecard.
The NGM study provides a framework for understanding and identifying competitive performances, corporate best practices, and company attributes for achieving world-class status in the 21st century.NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY, OCTOBER 4 
Manufacturers, educational institutions and others are encouraged to host events that will highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation's economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields.
EXPORTECH - Drive Your International Sales Growth

Today! ExporTech™ provides companies with a
systematic process for entering or expanding in global markets and connects them with the best international business experts in the region. Don't miss this terrific opportunity to expand your business into new global markets! Also, read
here an article by Mike Stone of
Stone & Associates on Refocusing U.S. Export
Assistance Strategy for Manufacturers.
VMEC FALL 2013 WORKSHOPS - Check out our training opportunities around the state this fall including two this month - one to prepare you for the
SME Lean Bronze Certification and Exam (September 13, Williston) and
Basic Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Drawings (September 19, Springfield).