19th Annual Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing & High Technology Summit

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Start Date: October 22, 2021

End Date: October 22, 2021

Start Time: 04:30 am

End Time: 08:30 am

Location: Virtual

19th Annual Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing & High Technology Summit

Virtual – October 22, 2021

8:30 am Introduction: Welcoming Remarks
Introduction: Mike Mastergeorge, Vice President, Brazonics Inc.
Special introduction by Governor Christopher Sununu

8:50 am Introduction: David Janelle, Senior Vice President, People’s United Bank
Keynote: David C. Stieren, Division Chief, Extension Services NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) – Click here for bio

Keynote Address – “Manufacturer and Supply Chain Resilience”

In 2020, hospitals were in a frantic search for ventilators and Personal Protective Equipment. Automakers, instead of ramping up to meet a return in demand, have been shutting down production because of a shortage in semiconductor chips. Other industry sectors are being challenged as well. In today’s dynamic and unpredictable global economy, manufacturers must be resilient and be able to provide quality products at reasonable costs that are delivered on time despite disturbances and uncertainties. Resilient manufacturers can pivot to address new challenges and opportunities, which will strengthen U.S. manufacturing through more resilient supply chains.

9:55 am Update on NH Manufacturing Month: Zenagui Brahim, President/CEO, NH MEP

10:00 am Break

10:15 am Concurrent Workshops:

Workshop A: “Hiring and Retention in a Post COVID World”

Panelists: Peter Richard, General Manager, XMA Corporation
Tom Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Operations, Sturm, Ruger and Co.
Daniel Mills, Member of NH MEP Board of Directors

Workshop B: “DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Discussion: Cyber/Physical Resources for the Critical Manufacturing Sector”

Facilitator: Eric Basta, Business Development Manager, NH MEP
Panelists:   Jason Climer, NH Protective Security Advisor with US Dept. of Homeland Security: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Rick Rossi, NH Cybersecurity Advisor – US DHS: CISA
Scott Mellor, Senior Chemical Security Inspector – US DHS: CISA

Workshop C: “Getting Small Manufacturers to Adopt Industry 4.0”

Facilitator: Andrew Morin, Project Manager, NH MEP
Presenter:  Michael O’Donnell, Vice President of Operations, Magnet, partner of Ohio Manufacturing Excellence Center (MEP)

Workshop D: “Stay Safe, Stay Strong, and Stay Open!”

Facilitator: Evania Verley, Manufacturing Sector Partnership Advisor, NH MEP
Presenter:  Darcy Cook, CSHO, SHS and PTA, Cook Professional Resources

11:15 am  Break

11:30 am Repeat Workshops for A, B, C, and D

For more information call Zenagui Brahim(603) 724-4598 or email zenaguib@nhmep.org

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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.

Press Releases

Grant for NH manufacturers seeks to strengthen domestic supply chain

A federal grant of $400,000 is directed to New Hampshire manufacturers to help them build a supply chain that relies more on local and national suppliers and less on foreigners companies. The grant will be administered by the NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NHMEP), which its president, Zenagui Brahim, described as a nonprofit organization with a mandate “to work with small and medium-sized manufacturers that need assistance in any way. The purpose behind that is to keep businesses here and to keep jobs in the United States.”

Greater Rochester Manufacturers Discuss Workforce Challenges and Seek Solutions from the State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 26, 2022 For more information please contact: Zenagui Brahim President zenaguib@nhmep.org By Cara Tracy, NH MEP | May 17, 2022 | Updated May 26, 2022 Rochester, NH – On two occasions this month, May 16 and May 25, Rochester’s Mayor,...

Building the Pipeline: A Discussion on the Manufacturing Workforce in the Monadnock Region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 15, 2022 For more information please contact: Zenagui Brahim President zenaguib@nhmep.org Keene, NH – On Tuesday, March 15, NH MEP President, Zenagui Brahim helped facilitate discussion among Keene area manufacturers. The event...

Key Takeaways from the 19th Annual Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit

The 19th Annual Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit was held virtually on Friday, October 22 with 156 attendees. Mike Mastergeorge, VP of Brazonics, opened the event and introduced Governor Chris Sununu’s video address highlighting the importance of the manufacturing sector to New Hampshire’s economy.

Manufacturing Month Kicks off at Jewell Instruments

October 1, 2021 – NH MEP kicked off Manufacturing Month at Jewell Instruments – 850 Perimeter Rd in Manchester NH. Tim Dining, VP and General Manager of Jewell Instruments welcomed the visitors and talked about the importance manufacturing plays in the economy and the importance to raise awareness of careers in manufacturing.