NoCo Mfg Partnership March Newsletter

NoCo Manufacturing Partnership Members,

Welcome to the March e-newsletter. The new board members and committee chairs met in February for a board retreat to discuss future goals and actions for the partnership. The core values, purpose, mission and vision were refined helping leadership direct the partnership’s future goals and initiatives. Congratulations to Heidi Hostetter of Faustson Tool for her election as board chair, Paul Harter of Aqua Hot as co-chair and Mina Cox of Specialty Products for reelection as treasurer.

The core values of the partnership are: Altruism, Passion about manufacturing, Collaboration, Manufacturer-Driven, Integrity & Accountability, Action-oriented (solving real problems), Community-oriented and Learning. The purpose (Why?) is too make American manufacturing Great! The mission (How?): Driving a passionate, collaborative partnership. The vision (Result): Northern Colorado Manufacturers and our Communities thrive. Our brand promise:  Making things makes things happen.

With a goal to constantly elevate the manufacturing industry, the following areas of focus and growth for 2018 include: NOCOM trade show, funding, partnership awareness and participation, and leveraging national initiatives to legislation related to manufacturing.

We encourage passionate manufacturers you to attend a future Networks or Rocks! committee to see how you can elevate the Northern Manufacturing Industry! Refer to the last section of the newsletter for details on meeting times and dates. Email NoCoMfg@gmail.com with your interest.

Upcoming Events

Announcements

GE Additive Education Program Deadline 2/28/2018

GE is investing $10 million over five years in educational programs to deliver 3D printers to schools around the world. GE Additive is now accepting applications from schools and colleges for the 2018 cycle of its Additive Education Program (AEP). The application is live on the GE Additive website at ge.com/additive. The deadline for applications is February 28, 2018.

Colorado Automation Companies Grant Opportunity Deadline 3/12

Colorado production automation companies are encouraged to apply for the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) for the opportunity to attend the Hannover Messe Trade Show, April 23 – 27, 2018 in Hanover Germany, in partnership with the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). The application and eligibility requirements are available online here. Applications are due March 12, 2018. This is a competitive grant process with limited opportunities for funding. Learn more: Laura Brindle 303-892-3858Laura.Brindle@state.co.us.

CareerRise High School Summer Internship Program

5 Manufacturer Spots Left!

CareerRise has spots still available for manufacturers to host a high school intern over the summer. The business will benefit from a 50% wage match from the partnership. Contact Sandra Jackam sjackam@larimer.org or 970-498-6635 with questions.

Poudre High School Summer Internship Program

PWR Internships are a one-time, non-paid experience which lead to 5 – 10 course credits, career exploration, and provide students an opportunity to test their interest and aptitude in an industry before making a long term commitment. Meet some of our interns here! PSD provides worker’s compensation and liability insurance for all senior student interns. Contact Kelly Kappel kkappel@psdschools.org or visit www.PWRintershipsPSD.com

Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest – March 3rd and 4th

The event will be hosted 10Am-5PM at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. There will be drones, zipline cars, toy hack, coding, live experiments, human minecraft, catapults, cardboard challenge, sweing, bear garden, food trucks and more. www.goSTEAMFest.com

Colorado Manufacturing Award – VOTE NOW!

We are proud to be supporting the 2018 Colorado Manufacturing Awards hosted by our friends at Company Week. The Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership is the trade host for the awards category of Outstanding Consumer/Lifestyle Brand. We are asking our Partnership to go the Company Week website and nominate a business for the category we are hosting. Of course, you are all welcome to join us at the CMA’s on April 5th as our Partnership will be highlighted during the event.

TCC – Wearable Technologies Workshop

April 23& 24 NASA Johnson Space Center Houston

If you are using or developing wearable technologies, there are several ways to get involved Challenge Program: On the first day of the workshop, teams of university students and startup companies (any organization can participate) will demonstrate proof-of-concept prototypes addressing real-world challenges, attend, present (If you are developing new wearable technologies or have an unmet challenge related to wearables, please contact the TCC to make a presentation at the workshop by sending an e-mail to events@tcc-houston.org) join planning committee. Contact Bob Prochnow with questions Bob.Prochnow@TCC-Houston.org   www.TCC-Houston.org

2017 Colorado Talent Pipeline Report

The report offers an examination of issues related to the supply and demand of talent in Colorado and strategies for strengthening the state’s talent pipeline. The report focuses on high-demand, high-growth jobs, that pay a good wage in two earnings tiers: one including jobs meeting a living wage for a family of three with one working adult, and a second including jobs meeting a living wage for an individual. The report also explores areas of untapped talent in Colorado.  Read the Report