During these uncertain times, OMEP staff are standing by to provide resources for Oregon's manufacturers. We are releasing a series of free webinars on a variety of topics designed to provide...
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POSTPONED – 2020 Oregon Manufacturers’ Summit
We are extremely disappointed to announce that we are postponing the 2020 Oregon Manufacturers’ Summit, originally scheduled for Friday, March 13th. With recent COVID 19 outbreaks in Washington and...
Five Reasons you Should Attend the 2020 Oregon Manufacturers’ Summit
In just over a week, OMEP will host the 7th annual Oregon Manufacturers’ Summit. If you haven’t signed up yet, consider the following five reasons to join 300 other local manufacturers for an...
PCC, partners dig into new era for training in Columbia County
Originally Published on PCC News: Photos and Story by James Hill History was made in Columbia County. Last month, Portland Community College officially broke ground on its first permanent training...
Preparing for a New Decade of U.S. Manufacturing
By: Nico Thomas Credit: iStock/B4LLS Each new year brings about a period of reflection, where one can think back on the path that the previous year took us on. The coming year represents an even...
The Manufacturing Landscape: Looking Back and Looking Forward
By: Ken Voytek Credit: iStock/zhudifeng I find that every so often it is good to step back and think about the current state of manufacturing in the broadest sense. We all see bits and pieces as...
Manufacturing Matters Oregon Podcast
OMEP is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative podcast, Manufacturing Matters Oregon. Previously hosted by our very own Linda Wechsler, the podcast is now hosted by Shane Steinke....
Why You Know More About Industry 4.0 Than You Think
Originally Published through the NIST Manufacturing Innovation Blog Credit: iStock/ipopba If industrial manufacturing had a buzzword of the decade, it might be “Industry 4.0.” The concept is...
Optimism Growing Among Women-Owned Small Businesses
A new Key4Women Confidence survey finds positive trends among women-owned small businesses, from business growth in the future to optimism on a more level business environment. By Ron Wolfe, Vice...
Oregon Manufacturers Gift Guide – 2019
It's that time of year when the weather is getting colder, the mountains are getting fresh coats of snow, and the season for gift-giving is right around the corner! If finding the perfect presents...
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