{"id":23447,"date":"2017-03-15T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-03-15T12:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=23447"},"modified":"2017-03-14T19:27:30","modified_gmt":"2017-03-14T23:27:30","slug":"new-jersey-manufacturing-extension-program-to-hold-first-annual-state-of-the-state-n-j-manufacturing-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/new-jersey-manufacturing-extension-program-to-hold-first-annual-state-of-the-state-n-j-manufacturing-event\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program to Hold First Annual State-of-the-State N.J. Manufacturing Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.,\u00a0March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212;\u00a0New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) announced today that it is holding the first annual N.J. State-of-the-State Manufacturing event to be attended by New Jersey\u2019s leading manufacturing business executives and elected state officials. The N.J. State-of-the-State Manufacturing Event will be held in two locations: in Trenton on Wednesday, March 29 and then again in Florham Park on Friday, March 31, 2017.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0227-njmep-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0227-njmep-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0227-njmep-600x450-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/17-0227-njmep-600x450-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nThrough a series of formal presentations and informal networking opportunities, the goal of the event is to initiate and sustain a positive communication flow between New Jersey\u2019s manufacturing leaders and the state officials they rely on to promote and protect this critical economic sector.<\/p>\n<p>For the event, NJMEP has partnered with New Jersey Business &amp; Industry Association (NJBIA), Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC). The event brings together senior manufacturing executives that are interested in learning more about the opportunities and challenges that their business sector face. In addition, industry experts will discuss Workforce Development, Taxation &amp; Fees and the latest in Environment\/Energy. State elected officials will also be present to better understand how to keep the manufacturing industry thriving in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an unprecedented opportunity for New Jersey manufacturers,\u201d said NJMEP Chief Executive Officer, John W. Kennedy, Ph.D. \u201cWe are providing access to industry experts from multiple disciplines to help grow our manufacturing sector through their insight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This event is the first of its kind in New Jersey. \u201cIt will bring together some of the top talent and expertise in the state,\u201d John W. Kennedy continued. \u201cI urge senior level manufacturing executives will register for the event at njmep.org.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, March 29, 2017:<\/strong><br \/>\nNew Jersey State Museum Auditorium<br \/>\n205 West State Street<br \/>\nTrenton, NJ 80608<br \/>\n7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br \/>\nContinental Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, March 31, 2017:<\/strong><br \/>\nPark Avenue Club<br \/>\n184 Park Avenue<br \/>\nFlorham Park, NJ 07932<br \/>\n7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<br \/>\nContinental Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the NJ State-of-the-State Manufacturing Event and to sign-up please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.njmep.org\/\" class=\"autohyperlink\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.njmep.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About NJMEP: <\/strong><br \/>\nNJMEP is a private, not\u2013for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey\u2019s manufacturers. Backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NJMEP enables organizations to enhance their productivity and efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee performance. For more than 20 years, NJMEP has used its extensive network of connections and proven track record of success to help manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices to realize more than $3.4 billion in value. Our services are categorized into the following three areas: Operational Excellence, Innovation and Growth Strategies, and Workforce Development.<\/p>\n<p>MEDIA CONTACTS:<br \/>\nJeanine Wilson<br \/>\nW Media Group<br \/>\njwilson@wmediagroup.com<br \/>\n917-841-8565<\/p>\n<p>Lynn Munroe<br \/>\nMaracaibo Media Group<br \/>\nlynn@maracaibomedia.com<br \/>\n845-548-1211<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) announced today that it is holding the first annual N.J. State-of-the-State Manufacturing event to be attended by New Jersey&#8217;s leading manufacturing business executives and elected state officials. The N.J. 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