Discover the latest news from members, employer partners and affiliates.
December 16, 2021
Expected Exponential Growth in Automation
To learn more, please click on the following link to view a recent post by Electro Soft Inc.: https://www.electrosoftinc.com/autonomous-vehicles-theyre-here-to-stay/
View ArticleOctober 12, 2021
MANUFACTURING MONTH 2021 on Women In Manufacturing
Please click on the following link to view a YouTube video on Women in Manufacturing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN_35uExbgU . Please see the list of trainings by trade for Women in Non-Traditional Careers (WINC) here: https://www.philaworks.org/women-dive-into-the-trades/.
View ArticleAugust 2, 2021
SEPMA Co-Chair, Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft Inc. addresses “Ways to Get More People of Color in Management’
Please view the Smart Manufacturing magazine article by clicking on the August SME Issue
View ArticleApril 29, 2021
Tax Credit Available to Employers Providing Paid Time Off for COVID Vaccines
On Wednesday, President Biden announced a tax credit available to small and mid-size employers that offer paid time off for their employees to receive COVID vaccines. The tax credit is being funded through an existing program authorized in last month’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Administration officials cited talks with businesses as well as […]
View ArticleApril 14, 2021
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SBDC MANUFACTURING BUSINESS SERIES
To register, please click on the following link: http://REGISTERFor additional information please visit Temple University SBDC’s website at https://fox.temple.edu/sbdc
View ArticleApril 14, 2021
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SBDC UPCOMING WEBINARS
To register, please click on the following link: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events?centerid=8For additional information, please visit Temple University SBDC’s website at https://fox.temple.edu/sbdc
View ArticleOctober 22, 2020
Innovation Leaders Speaker Series!
Join us for Fall 2020 Events! How to Catalyze a Regional Innovation Ecosystem.
View ArticleApril 10, 2020
Wolf Administration Announces New Resource for Manufacturers to Produce COVID-19-Related Supplies
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the creation of the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal, which will mobilize manufacturers that are producing COVID-19-related products and supplies or can pivot to producing COVID-19-related supplies. “As we work to protect public health and safety and create a robust […]
View ArticleMarch 13, 2020
Northeast Philly plant wins $176 million U.S. Navy helicopter deal
by Joseph N. DiStefano, Updated: January 14, 2020 The U.S. Navy has chosen AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. over four rivals, awarding a $176.5 million contract to build an initial 32 TH-73A training helicopters. The deal boosts orders at the 650-worker plant, which is owned by the Italy-based Leonardo industrial group. If all goes well, the company could […]
View ArticleJanuary 30, 2020
Current Manufacturing Indicators Suggest Growth in January
January 16, 2020 — Manufacturing activity in the region increased this month, according to results from the January Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The diffusion index for current general activity increased nearly 15 points this month, from a revised reading of 2.4 in December to 17.0. The survey’s future activity indexes remained at relatively high readings, […]
View ArticleJanuary 30, 2020
SME Search Tooling U-SME Awarded DoD Workforce and Education Grant
January 16 — Tooling U-SME, the leading provider of manufacturing training solutions, announced today that the Department of Defense has awarded it a workforce and education grant to develop training programs that support the skills development of America’s workforce in the defense sector. The DoD grant, sponsored by the Department of the Navy, Office of […]
View ArticleDecember 26, 2019
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Loan Fund
For manufacturing companies interested in applying for the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Loan Fund please click on the following link: https://dced.pa.gov/download/pida-guidelines-2015f-pdf/?wpdmdl=58106
View ArticleDecember 26, 2019
UNITED WAY MID-YEAR CHECK-IN
Dear Agency Partners, Grantees can now access a link for the FY20 Mid-Year Report through the Grant Management & Reporting System. Please note that this report should be completed by January 17, 2020. Grantees are asked to respond to the following questions through the Mid-Year Report: 1. Are you on track to meet outcomes? Y/N […]
View ArticleDecember 23, 2019
RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Regulatory Innovation U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia attended the Governors’ Initiative on Regulatory Innovation at the White House this week. While there, he highlighted how the Administration has cut more than $50 billion in red tape. In fiscal year 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor eliminated $8 billion in regulatory costs, the second-highest […]
View ArticleSeptember 20, 2019
September 2019 Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey
Manufacturing activity in the region continued to expand this month, according to results from the September Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey
View ArticleSeptember 20, 2019
Industry Partnership Roundtable
Hosted by the PA Workforce Development Board, the Industry Roundtable Partnership brings together Industry Partnerships from across the state, deploying Next Generation and other demand-driven IP models to collaborate, prioritize sector-approaches to address the talent needs of Pennsylvania's targeted industry clusters, and identify ongoing initiatives across Partnerships.
View ArticleSeptember 13, 2019
Walmart Invests in Manufacturing This Year
We are honored to have Walmart as a Platinum Sponsor for MFG Day. Time and time again, Walmart has reaffirmed its commitment to manufacturing through initiatives that are revitalizing industry and encouraging people to buy more locally produced goods. Walmart’s America at Work initiative is investing in local manufacturers in a big way, by […]
View ArticleSeptember 6, 2019
2019 Greater Philadelphia Manufacturing Summit
The Summit takes place on October 17, 2019 and is located at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Speakers includes national champion Trevor Moawad, as well as Brian Beaulieu.
View ArticleSeptember 6, 2019
Women In Nontraditional Careers
The Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) Institute will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Northeast Philadelphia.
View ArticleSeptember 4, 2019
Does Your Business Need a PA Tax Credit?
The State is incentivizing corporations to do so by offering a state tax credit of 75% of the donated amount.
View ArticleJune 13, 2019
Philadelphia Receives $2.5 Million in PAsmart Grants to Support Next Gen Industry Partnerships and Expand Apprenticeships
Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently announced that Philadelphia workforce stakeholders will receive more than $2.5 million to support innovative approaches in industry partnership programs and apprenticeships.
View ArticleMar 6, 2019 | ITR Economics
Two Ways Manufacturers Can Mitigate the Slowdown
The business-cycle peak is coming to the manufacturing sector.
View ArticleMar 5, 2019 | The Philadelphia Tribune
Company Carves Out Niche As Leading Manufacturer Of Electrical Components
While The Nation’s Manufacturing Sector Has Experienced A Boom In Recent Years, The Industry Is Struggling To Find Skilled Workers…
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