ETP Funds Available Now
Manex recently signed its 14th contract with California agencies and received $1 million in Employment Training Panel (ETP) funding to help Northern California manufacturing businesses. Your company can use these ETP funds toward a dozen
California Competes Tax Credit Program
Industry News: The California Competes Tax Credit Program has approximately $200 million in tax credits available during the 2017-18 fiscal year for businesses that want to expand in or relocate to California. GO-Biz will accept
New JOBS Act
This summer, Congressman John Garamendi and Congresswoman Norma Torres introduced the Job Opportunities Between our Shores (JOBS Act). The goal of the legislation is to promote advanced manufacturing in California and throughout the United States,
NIST MEP Credential Survey
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is embarking on a very important activity to determine the use and value of manufacturing credentials. There are many choices
Cybersecurity Steps for Manufacturers
Below are five basic cyber security steps (as developed by MEP) for manufacturers that can go a long ways in thwarting or reducing cyber attacks from hackers. A PDF download file is also available at
Biomedical Manufacturing Traceability for Innovation
A White Paper by Gregory Theyel, Ph.D, Director, Biomedical Manufacturing Network Abstract - This paper examines biomedical traceability and its importance for improving development, production, and use of drugs and medical devices. Biomedical traceability means
Biomedical Manufacturing Traceability for Innovation
Biomedical manufacturing traceability means that the flow of material and information within a biomedical product value chain can be followed from raw materials to patient outcomes. Biomedical traceability is an important concept because better traceability
What’s the Cost of Not Complying with FSMA Rule?
Some food manufacturers may be inclined to say, “Compliance with FSMA rule is costly; what if we just don’t invest in compliance?” Let’s, for a moment, think about this question and evaluate the cost
Open Call for U.S. Suppliers
"As we seek out new innovative U.S.-made items, we will once again host an Open Call. Registration is now open for Walmart's 2017 Open Call. We invite both current and potential suppliers to apply to attend. Open Call will be hosted at our corporate offices in Bentonville, Arkansas, on June 28."
To Know Your Competition is to Beat Your Competition
Your company does not exist in a vacuum. It is part of the larger market in which your customer has many options. If someone is searching for your products or services, even if they are
Keep More of What You Earn
Are you all too familiar with receiving less on your international sales than what you invoice your client? Do you constantly wonder when you will receive payment from your international customer? There are strategies you
Construction of American Pipelines: Request for Information
Industry News President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on January 24, 2017 regarding the Construction of American Pipelines. The memorandum calls for agencies to develop a plan under which all new pipelines, as well as retrofitted, repaired,
Uncovering Hidden Costs on Your Imports
As a U.S. manufacturer, it is important to be aware of the hidden and sometimes lofty costs you are likely incurring on every international payment. It is common for U.S. manufacturers that are operating
Why Implement Lean Manufacturing?
More than 95% of all manufacturing companies in California have less than 50 employees. Small companies are facing stiffer competition and are chasing the same customers in many cases. You must be the best
Reducing Risks and Costs for Your Global Business
With manufacturing costs high and margins already slim, it is critical that SMB’s are privy to practices that can be implemented to reduce unnecessary expenses. As the currency markets continue to become more and more