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Stay up-to-date with industry updates, professional development trends, safety tips and more from IES expertsStay Safe and Upright: Preventing Trips, Slips and Falls at Home and Work
June is National Safety Month! Week 2 focuses on Slips, Trips and Falls. Slip, Trip and Fall events can happen anywhere! Trips, slips, and falls are among the most common incidents that lead to serious injuries. However, with awareness and simple preventive measures,...
NC State IES Defense Industry Initiatives Outreach Supported by The North Carolina Military Business Center
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is a statewide business development and technology transition entity of the State of North Carolina, embedded in community colleges and headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The mission of the...
Workplace Emergency Preparedness and Response: Safeguarding Employees and Organizations
Emergencies can happen anywhere, including your workplace. Ensure the safety of employees with these essential tips for workplace emergency preparedness.
RECAP: Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem In Support of the Department of Defense Forum
On April 27, 2023, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Defense Industry Initiatives and the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) in partnership with Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce, Visit High Point and Heroes Center, hosted the Building a Collaborative Manufacturing Ecosystem In Support of the Department of Defense (DoD) event in High Point, North Carolina.
NC Textile Company Finds Help With Labor Among Inmates
Kings Mountain, NC textile company and NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) client STI Fabrics have found relief for their labor shortages by hiring men incarcerated at a local prison. The company pays these inmates the same wage as other entry-level workers...
IES Employee Spotlight: Angela Barger
Angela Barger is an Improvement Specialist at NC State University Industry Expansions (IES), where she assists organizations pursuing environmental management systems registration to achieve their goals through coaching and mentoring. She also performs training and...
Mexican Food and Mental Health
Last night I had dinner at a favorite, local Mexican restaurant. It’s a bit of a dive and quite small, but the food is amazing. A wall-mounted television was set on a soccer game while music with a distinctly Latin feel spilled out of two JBL speakers strategically...
Four Common Mistakes Companies Make When Implementing a Quality Management System
Quality management systems (QMS) are essential for companies looking to streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction and comply with regulations. Implementing a QMS, however, is no easy task. Many companies make mistakes that can derail the effectiveness of their quality management system.
Business NC: Mintz keys N.C. State push to aid manufacturers
Business North Carolina profiles NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) director Phil Mintz in an April 17th blog. Mintz discusses MFGCON 23, his background as an engineer, the solutions IES and NCMEP...
Four Reasons Why You Should Attend the North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, on April 20-21, 2023
Manufacturing is a vital industry that contributes significantly to the economy of our state and our nation. The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s annual Manufacturing Conference (MFGCON) brings together manufacturers, suppliers, industry experts,...