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  BY: TRICIA ONESIAN   With the manufacturing world struggling to retain and attract talent, having a culture of loyalty and investing in your workforce is more important than ever. Today, workers don’t necessarily seek employment with the highest paying opportunity, ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/September-2022/Retain-and-Attract-Talent-with-the-Going-PRO-Talen
Last modified - September 13, 2022

CONNEX™ Michigan FAQ We can’t connect you to a galaxy far, far away (and honestly, why would you want us to, the logistics costs would be out of this world), but Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) CAN connect you with local and national manufacturers through...

https://www.the-center.org/CONNEX/CONNEX™-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)
Last modified - July 02, 2026

  BY: REBEKAH MCCARTER   Using CONNEX™ Michigan , buyers are shortening their search process and finding suppliers with the capabilities they need to mitigate their risk and expand their product footprint. It’s time to start local and grow national. Maximize the succ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/September-2022/Satisfy-Your-Search-with-CONNEX™
Last modified - September 29, 2022

A snapshot of today’s industry from the small and midsize manufacturers driving Michigan forward In fall 2025, we launched our inaugural Manufacturing Insights Survey to track real manufacturer feedback on industry trends, strengths, challenges, and opportunities. This repor...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/Manufacturing-Insights-Survey-Report
Last modified - February 12, 2026

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center is committed to equal opportunity. The Center and individuals involved in developing, administering and delivering learning events do not discriminate in offering access to its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, g...

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Last modified - April 04, 2019

Michigan Manufacturing. It’s what drives us. It’s why we exist. To make manufacturers better, to show them how to grow, adapt, and add jobs here. We assist by showing best practices. By finding efficiencies. By connecting manufacturers with partners. By coaching. By leading. ...

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Last modified - February 28, 2022

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) has announced the addition of Bryan Luxon to its Business Solutions team. Luxon was named Senior Business Solutions Manager for the northern Metro Detroit region. The hiring announcement was made by Michael Coast, Pre...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/The-Center-Adds-New-Business-Solutions-Team-Member
Last modified - May 05, 2022

More job shops are looking to formalize their sales efforts, and that often means eschewing contract sales reps and hiring a full-time employee to go out and chase business. Hear what Ron Quinkert, Senior Business Solutions Manager-Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, h...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Fabricating-a-New-Sales-Approach
Last modified - May 05, 2022

tED magazine explores the "new rules" of succession planning and outlines the key strategies distributors should be using to prepare for the next generation of ownership. Dive deeper with succession planning expert, Michael Beels, Lean Program Manager  at the Michigan Manufa...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Succession-Planning-Q-A
Last modified - May 02, 2022

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will unveil a lightweight replica car, military and specialty vehicle frame this week at the World Congress Experience event, hosted by SAE International. The frame is comprised of aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber and advanced hi...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/The-Center-to-Unveil-Lightweight-Vehicle-Frame-at
Last modified - May 02, 2022