The Quiet Cut That's Loudly Threatening Small Manufacturing
Most small manufacturers don't realize they're being quietly supported by one of the most impactful public-private partnerships in the country. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has long been the hidden backbone behind training programs, grant facilitation, process improvements, and critical tech upgrades for shops across the U.S. But recent Federal decisions to defund these programs—without clear communication or reasoning—have sparked confusion and alarm among industry insiders.
In this episode, a passionate roundtable of manufacturers and advocates reveals just how deeply the…
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