FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 6, 2020

For more information please contact:
Zenagui Brahim
President, NH MEP
603-226-3200
zenaguib@nhmep.org

Updated 11/16/2020

New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP) has received CARES Act funding to help manufacturers with its services free of charge to those impacted by COVID-19.

Using $50 million in grants authorized by the CARES Act, NIST has issued awards to Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico for COVID-19-related projects. “Small- and medium-sized manufacturers are among the leaders of the swift and strong comeback from this unprecedented health challenge, and the Department of Commerce is doing our part to support their efforts,” said Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.

As a network affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NH MEP is bringing highly valuable services to New Hampshire manufacturers at either no-cost or partially funded between 7/1/2020 through 9/30/2021. These services include:

If you are interested in training and services provided through NH MEP, please contact Zenagui Brahim, 603-724-4598, or zenaguib@nhmep.org.

COVID-19 Manufacturer Resources

172 Pembroke Road

Concord, NH 03301

(603) 226-3200

About NH MEP

New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH  03301

Phone: 603-226-3200

The New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, political affiliation or belief. This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational and training programs and activities. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

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