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Mainebiz Sunday, aired on Portland station, WCSH. On Sunday, May 10, 2009, Rosemary Presnar, operations manager for Maine MEP, along with Shelly Doak of the Maine Grocers Association and Waite Maclin of Pastor Chuck Orchards, were guests on Mainebiz Sunday. The group discussed the recent collaboration of the Maine MEP, Maine Grocers Association and the Maine Food Producers Alliance to promote the growth of the state's value-added food producers. The Maine specialty food sector was recently awarded a Maine Technology Institute's Cluster Initiative award of $458,922, matched with outside funding of $680,268.

2010 Maine MEP Manufacturing Excellence Award

Presented to Mathews Brothers, Belfast, Maine


Presentation of the Maine MEP 2010 Manufacturing Excellence Award
Bruce Pulkkinen, Maine MEP Board Chair, State Senator Elizabeth Schneider, Scott Hawthorne, President Mathews Brothers and State Representative Jane Crosby Giles


Presenting the State of Maine Flag to Scott Hawthorne, President of Mathews Brothers (right) are State Representative Jane Crosby Giles and State Senator Chris Rector.

Press Releases

July 6, 2010
Lean Training Saves Taxpayer Dollars at Maine Military Authority Repair Facility
Improved Efficiency Helps Maine Center Compete for Work, Preserve Jobs

June 16, 2010
Mathews Brothers Recipient of the 2010 Maine MEP Manufacturing Excellence Award
Award Recognizes Success in Achieving “Next Generation Manufacturing” Excellence

March 17, 2010
Maine MEP Lean Energy Project Cuts Costs for US Felt
Sanford-based manufacturer responds to economic downturn with process improvements and efficiency gains

March 16, 2010
Time Wise MEP Centers Rank Tops in Latest NIST/MEP Survey Response Rate

December 14, 2009
New England Tri-state Pilot Project Demonstrates Success in Cutting Energy Costs for Maine Manufacturers
MEP-EPA Partnership Achieves 10:1 Return on Investment in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire

December 3, 2009
Maine MEP Director Showcases Training Program at White House Jobs Summit



Rod Rodrigue, Executive Director of Maine MEP, highlighted the M.O.S.T.® program at the December 3 Jobs Summit hosted by President Barack Obama. Read More or Watch the Video

October 30, 2009
Maine State Chamber of Commerce Presents 2009 Presidential Award to Rod Rodrigue
Maine MEP Executive Director Recognized for Entrepreneurial Leadership

October 22, 2009
Maine MEP Economic Impact Strong, Despite Weak Economy
Independent Study Finds Maine MEP Generated $197 Million in State Output, 1,300 Jobs in Past Year

September 29, 2009
First National Survey of Next Generation Manufacturing Identifies What Maine Firms Must Do to Survive Global Competition
Study provides new tool for manufacturers to assess strategic priorities

August 3, 2009
BINAX, INC., RECOGNIZED AS 2009 MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR BY MAINE MEP
Award Presented to Medical Diagnostic Test Manufacturer at the Scarborough Facility

July 29, 2009
Snowe, Collins Successfully Advocate for Funding of Manufacturing Workforce Program

May 29, 2009
Maine MEP Training Cuts Production Costs for Aroostook Orthodontic Manufacturer
Lean Training Helps Acme Monaco Improve Efficiency

May 29, 2009
With Maine MEP Assistance, Aroostook Organic Farm Secures Grant for Mail Order Catalogue

May 19, 2009
BUSINESS CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Maine MEP Promotes New Initiative to Support Inventors and Manufacturing Innovation
June 9 Workshop Will Help Businesses Turn Ideas into Sales

May 8, 2009
Maine MEP Helps Position Elscott Manufacturing for New Market Opportunities
Attainment of ISO 9001:2000 Certification Verifies Firm’s Commitment to Quality

March 18, 2009
Food Producers Alliance to Strengthen Industry Cluster
Funding Support comes from Maine Technology Institute Cluster Initiative Program

February 26, 2009
Maine, MA, NH MEPs Team to Launch Pilot Project to Integrate Energy and Environmental Measures
MEPs Will Work to Implement EPA Guidelines on Energy Savings for Its Clients

February 9, 2009
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Launches Next Generation Manufacturing Study
Study Will Benchmark the State’s Manufacturers on World-class Manufacturing Practices and Strategies

February 5, 2009
Senator Snowe Statement in Support of MEP Funding

January 12, 2009
OPENING A WINDOW TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES: MAINE MEP BOOSTS LITTLE HARBOR WINDOW COMPANY
Window and Door Manufacturer Increases Sales, Gains Floor Space, and Increases Production Output

December 18, 2008
Snowe Calls on Senate Leadership to Implement Economic Recovery Plan

December 9, 2008
Maine MEP TRAINS AFGHAN BUSINESSWOMEN
Entrepreneurs visit US as part of Bpeace effort to boost economic development in their country

November 7, 2008
Rod Rodrigue Inducted in Maine Maritime Academy Wall of Honor

October 28, 2008
Unique National Program to Accelerate Small Manufacturers Profitable Growth Launched in Maine
Would you like a scientific system for leading the development of more profitable growth for your business?

October 6, 2008
MORNINGSTAR MARBLE AND GRANITE GOES LEAN AND GREEN WITH MAINE MEP ASSISTANCE
Maine Manufacturer Changes Plant Layout, Saves Money & Time

September 24, 2008
Michaud Secures Critical Economic Development Funds for Projects in Maine in Appropriations Bill

September 24, 2008
Maine MEP Helps Local General Dynamics Facility with Talent Recruitment
M.O.S.T® program provides training in much-needed manufacturing sector

July 24, 2008
MANUFACTURERS MOVING FORWARD: HOW MAINE MEP HELPS COMPANIES MAKE AN IMPACT
Maine MEP’s Quality Management Systems Training and Auditing Programs Take Local Manufacturers to the Next Level

July 21, 2008
Letter From U.S. Senators Snowe, Levin and Kohl to U.S. Senate Appropriations Chair and Ranking Member to Request Additional $20 Million for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

June 19, 2008
Snowe, Lieberman, Kohl Praise Added Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership

June 6, 2008
HOW SWEET IT IS: MAINE MEP SIMPLIFIES LIFE AT SIMPLY DIVINE BROWNIES
Confectioner Leans Production Process, Saves Money, and Emerges as the Cream of the Crop of Brownie Bakers

June 5, 2008
Kenway Corporation Recognized As Manufacturer of the Year By Maine MEP
Award Presented to Fiberglass Manufacturing Company on June 4th at the Augusta-based Facility

May 29, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY
MAINE MEP RECOGNIZES KENWAY CORPORATION AS MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Award Presented on June 4th at Kenway's Augusta Facility

May 22, 2008
THEY TESTED THE WATERS, AND ARE PERFORMING SWIMMINGLY: MICRO TECHNOLOGIES BUILDS A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE GROWTH
Maine MEP Assists the Laboratory with Workforce Development Opportunities, Lean Training, and Quality Management System Implementation

May 7, 2008
MAINE MEP WELCOMES COLLEEN MCCRACKEN OF THOS. MOSER CABINETMAKERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

April 25, 2008
BUSINESS CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Leadership Training in Scientific Methods for Accelerating Reliable Growth

April 15, 2008
Snowe and Levin Request Additional Funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership

April 14, 2008
MAINE MEP HELPS WINDHAM MILLWORK CRAFT A NEW LOOK
Expansive Web Site, Video Developed for Custom Woodwork and Cabinetry Company

April 4, 2008
Snowe, Lieberman Request Full Funding For Manufacturing Extension Partnership in FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill

March 20, 2008
U.S. House of Representatives and Associations Support $122 million for MEP

March 17, 2008
21 Governors Sign Letter of Support Requesting Funding for MEP

March 7, 2008
SEN. COLLINS RECEIVES LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR SUPPORT OF MAINE'S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership Director Presents Sen. Collins with Award

January 31, 2008
MAINE MEP RELEASES IMPRESSIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT NUMBERS
Numbers Confirm Maine MEP’s Significant Impact on the State’s Economy

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Documents

July 1, 2010
MEP Awards Mathews Brothers Manufacturing Excellence Award - from "Maine Connections" - July 2010 (Maine Department of Economic and Community Development

June 17, 2010
Mathews Brothers Receives Manufacturing Excellence Award - from "The Free Press" (Mid-Coast Maine)

June 17, 2010
Mathews Brothers Recognized for Excellence in Manufacturing - from "bizConnect" (Belfast, ME, Chamber of Commerce)

June 11, 2009
Maine Business.com features "Aroostook Organic Farm Secures Grant for Mail Order" - Maine MEP/NMDC project

March 23, 2009
Mainebiz honors its 2009 Business Leaders of the Year
Our picks for Maine’s best executives and entrepreneurs

February 19, 2009
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins Comes to Augusta from the "Kennebec Journal."

May 14, 2008
No Wrong Doors: For entrepreneurs, one door opens to vast network of resources by Kate Amo, Maine SBDC in the May 14, 2008, edition of the "Bangor Daily News."

May 12, 2008
Saunders Bros. Implements Lean Manufacturing System by Industrial Strength Woodworking Online.

May 8, 2008
Senator Collins: SMEs backbone of Economy from several Maine newspapers.

April 22, 2008
Helping our manufacturers with the aid of MEP - Congressman Mike Michaud of Maine

April 22, 2008
Senator Collins' Weekly Column - Small Manufacturers are the Backbone of our Economy

March 26, 2008
Helping Our Manufacturers by representative Mike Michaud

March 15, 2008
Project aims to bolster manufacturing from the March 15, 2008, edition of the "Sun Journal."

February 13, 2008
Congressman Michaud in his op-ed titled "President's budget: misplaced priorities," "The Piscataquis Observer," February 13, 2008, edition, "The President's budget also essentially eliminates the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), cutting funding by $87 million below the level needed to maintain current services and providing only $4 million for 2009. MEP provides resources and services to U.S. manufacturers to help create jobs, leverage private-sector investment, and be more competitive. As our economy slows, we should not be cutting funding to programs that create jobs. In fact, we need to be doing everything we can to create and sustain jobs, especially in the he manufacturing sector. This is not a cut that would be good for Maine, especially given the recent layoffs and plant closures."

February 12, 2008
Congressman Allen in his op-ed titled "Bush budget gets no rubber-stamp this year," "The Franklin Journal", February 12, 2008, edition, stated, "For example, under the President's plan, Maine would lose $772,000 in Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program funds, at a loss of an estimated 356 jobs and nearly $15 million in private investments. I have visited scores of small businesses across Maine that have used MEP funds to invest in start up or expansion, creating thousands of good jobs."

January 2008
What is Manufacturing? from the December/January edition of "Machining The Voice of Manufacturing" by Jack Healy, Director of the MassMEP.