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Yesterday, we celebrated one of the best holidays in our country… the  Fourth of July ! We stuffed our faces with burgers and macaroni salad, played some horseshoes and joined with our family and friends to celebrate all the things that make the U.S so great! Well, let...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2013/Building-Momentum-Michigan-Named-Top-US-State-for
Last modified - June 06, 2019

Some 11,000 students around Michigan took part in National Manufacturing Day, an event put on in part, by the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. The annual event gave students a first-hand look at modern manufacturing facilities. Read the full article from hometownlif...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Annual-Event-Manufactures-Kids-Interest-In-Indust
Last modified - May 02, 2022

West Michigan manufacturers are dealing with a host of issues, ranging from trade and tariffs to talent and technology. As they wade through those challenges, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-West is there to help, according to Regional Director Justine Burdette....

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/2019-Manufacturing-Outlook-Q-A-Justine-Burdette,
Last modified - May 02, 2022

Today, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI), introduced bipartisan legislation that would create a new expansion grant pilot program for the Hollins Manufacturing Extension Partnership program and help MEP centers cut through bureaucratic red tape by allowi...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Reps-Stevens-and-Meijer-Introduce-Legislation-to-M
Last modified - May 02, 2022

Manufacturing has been in the news f requently in the last few months and 2014 has seen intense scrutiny and support for the industry. The Manufacturing Innovation blog posted a Retrospective on U.S. Manufacturing  today that highlighted key trends for this year.  ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/December-2014/Looking-Ahead-to-2015
Last modified - May 29, 2019

BY: MICHAEL MCGRAY For decades, Michigan’s manufacturers have played a vital role in our state’s economic development. In 2012, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) wanted to honor the diverse contributions of our state’s manufacturers by st...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2017/Proud-to-Manufacture-in-Michigan
Last modified - April 25, 2019

Manufacturing is a key industry in the revitalization of the U.S. economy and job creation. Something we have long said and believed and the Department of Commerce agrees. The United States is the world’s largest manufacturing economy, employing nearly 12 million American...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2013/Michigan-Company-Executives-Appointed-to-Advise-De
Last modified - June 07, 2019

According to a workforce study conducted by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, U.S. manufacturers need to fill 4 million jobs by 2030. Roughly 2 million of these jobs are expected to go unfilled because of the skills gap plaguing the industry. Today, the first Fri...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/October-2021/Manufacturing-Day-2021-Utilizes-New-Strategies-to
Last modified - September 29, 2021

As MMTC’s Manufacturing Services Manager, Bob is responsible for overseeing 13 direct reports in the Manufacturing Services department. Bob is dedicated to driving advancements in Michigan manufacturing, leading the effort to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers in appl...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Industry-4-0-Team/Robert-Scipione
Last modified - September 23, 2024

Classes at The Center Since 1991, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has be assisting Michigan’s small to mid-sized manufacturing businesses compete and grow. It is important to us that we provide a personalized learning experience for every client because every bu...

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Last modified - October 17, 2025