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Stories of Black-owned manufacturers stand as inspiring chapters that embody resilience, innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From the challenges of historical adversity to the triumphs of contemporary success, these entrepreneurs have forged paths,...

The UNC Charlotte Industrial Solutions Lab, a North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) Partner, held their Fall 2023 Expo on December 8, 2023 at Halton Arena on the UNC Charlotte campus.    The Expo is a public event that showcases the projects...

The North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, will be May 13-14, 2024, hosted by the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Business North Carolina Magazine   The state manufacturing conference will be held at the Durham Convention...

After four years of announcements, delays and revisions, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, has finally been released to the public. The new CMMC 2.0 standard will be finalized in 2024 and the DoD projects will impact 220,000 companies across the...

Nominations will be open January 16 through March 1, 2024 The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) recognizes manufacturing excellence across North Carolina and honors manufacturers that deliver exceptional performance. The awards committee is...