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Stay up-to-date with industry updates, professional development trends, safety tips and more from IES expertsWhat is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)?
Manufacturers across America are coming together to celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 7. With an emphasis on education and career development, MFG Day provides an opportunity for manufacturers to share best practices and learn about new technologies and innovations.
Cross Company MFG Day 2022 Event
Are you in desperate need of a reliable workforce? The lingering effects of the pandemic and the 2020 lockdown can still be felt all over the country, especially in the North Carolina manufacturing industry. This spells bad news for employers and good news for job...
Is There an End in Sight to the Current Supply Chain Challenges?
The modern economy depends heavily on efficient supply chains. Delay one component of a supply chain and the result creates a domino effect with other parts of the chain collapsing. The nation witnessed this In 2021 when the pandemic disrupted global supply delivery,...
Clocking In: Protecting Those Who Protect Us
In the newest episode of Clocking In, NCMEP director Phil Mintz talks with Dyer Bennett, the senior vice president at Sirchie Corp. Bennett is responsible for leading all aspects of the business operation, including purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, inventory...
Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina: What Does ‘Cool’ Mean to You?
We are excited to announce that nominations for the “Coolest Thing Made in NC” contest are now open. This statewide contest invites the public to nominate and select the coolest product manufactured in North Carolina.
IES Employee Spotlight: Alex Easley
Alex Easley is the regional manager serving eastern North Carolina for NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). He is responsible for Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, New...
Clocking In: FairyStone Fabrics-Threading the Needle of Quality
In the latest episode of Clocking In, Phil Mintz talks with Chris Rojas, the vice president of Fairystone Fabrics. Chris has been at Fairystone for over five years. He started as the plant manager and was later promoted to vice president. Chris is a part of the...
Clocking In: Community Colleges Provide a Pathway to Business Success
In the latest episode of Clocking In, Mintz and Dr. Mack discuss the relationship between NCMEP and NCCCS, the journey Dr. Mack took to become the vice president of the NCCCS, what solutions NCCCS provides to North Carolina business and more.