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DCED Extends Interest Rate Reduction

April 8th, 2013 by Lauri Moon

DCED has extended the reduction in interest rates for four business loan programs to encourage new economic growth and job creation. In December, to address a key recommendation of the Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council, DCED lowered the interest rates for the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund, the Small Business First Program, the Pollution Prevention Assistance [...]

Lean Job Shop Tour & Visual Management Workshop

March 18th, 2013 by Lauri Moon

The facility tour in the morning will demonstrate how this “high mix/low volume” has successfully applied lean concepts. Highlights include: the development and use of a moving “pulse” line for assembling large custom equipment, the use of Yamazumi boards to manage complex assemblies on a daily and weekly basis, the use of visual systems, their [...]

Highlighting new technologies and advancements in manufacturing, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers announces its 2013 list of Innovations That Could Change the Way you Manufacture. Read more…

IMC Announces New Executive Director/CEO

February 22nd, 2013 by Lauri Moon

Lauren Bryson has been named Executive Director/CEO for IMC based in Williamsport, PA on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology.  IMC’s Board of Directors conducted a national search to fill this position to lead the non-profit organization focused on growing manufacturing in the twelve-county Central Pennsylvania region.  IMC is one of seven Industrial [...]

Global Access Program (GAP) Funding Still Available!

January 24th, 2013 by Lauri Moon

  Funding is still available through the Global Access Program (GAP) for this fiscal year!  GAP has some changes in qualifying expenses from last year so please review the guidelines carefully. Qualifying companies can apply for up to $5,000 of funds to offset expenses while working on their entry into a foreign market.  This year, the program allows up [...]