MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network

Apply for Scalerator NEO December 1, 2024 Deadline Are you a growth-driven CEO or business owner of a Northeast Ohio company with annual revenue between $3M and $15M with 20 to 200 employees? Are you ready to take your company to the next level? Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for this proven business program that’s helped nearly 100 Northeast Ohio companies skyrocket their growth and revenue! ? Scalerator NEO is a seven-month, cohort-based educational program for Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs and their leadership teams who want their companies to achieve immediate and long-term growth. ? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eMwUbHN ******************************************************************* Hear what executives are saying about Scalerator NEO! "Participating in the 2020 Scalerator NEO Cohort 4 was a transformative experience for Pro-Techs Surfacing. "The program’s focus on the three C's—Customers, Cash, and Capacity—gave us clear, actionable strategies to scale our business effectively. The structured exercises on core values, mission alignment, and building a strong company culture resonated with us deeply and provided invaluable insights that helped us optimize our approach to growth. Since completing Scalerator NEO in 2020, we've been able to scale our revenue by 124%. By implementing the tools and tactics provided in the program, we've successfully enhanced our revenue streams and maximized our bottom-line profit margins, positioning us for sustained growth. Scalerator NEO has truly empowered us to understand and leverage the drivers of our business' success, and we continue to apply its principles as we grow. We would highly recommend Scalerator NEO to any company looking to break through to the next level." - George Tomko, President, Pro-Techs Surfacing (2020 cohort) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “We are trending to grow over 22% in 1Q2024, we have won 4 new clients in the last 4 months and are expanding our team with an Account Manager new hire.” - Megan Kacvinsky , CEO, Point To Point, Inc. (2023 cohort)

Stop Wasting Money on Plant Expansions: Optimize Your Layout First Webinar: December 18, 2024 12:00 p.m. Imagine forklifts darting around your factory floor, navigating narrow aisles, workers crisscrossing pathways to grab tools or materials, and raw materials sitting in inconvenient spots, slowing down production. It’s a familiar scene for many manufacturers, but here’s what you might not realize: this kind of inefficiency is costing you a lot more than you think. When production slows or your plant starts to feel overcrowded, your first thought might be: "We need more space." But before you start planning a costly plant expansion, there's a smarter, faster way to get the most out of your existing setup. Optimizing your layout could be the key to unlocking hidden productivity gains and major cost savings. REGISTER TODAY! https://lnkd.in/ej_WZctQ

The MAGNET team was thrilled to join Ohio MEP members at The Ohio Manufacturers' Association Workforce Summit 2024 in Columbus this week! In addition to MEP colleagues, they also met with several of our employer and MLT partners, such as Lincoln Electric, Talan Products, Inc, Oatey Company, Euclid Heat Treating Company, Worthington Steel, and Morrison Products, Inc. Dr. Ethan Karp delivered the kick-off remarks for the day (followed by an address from @Lt. Governor Jon Husted) and also participated in the panel discussion: “AI in Manufacturing: Navigating Change and Evolving Workforce Needs” along with representatives from Accenture, Scotts Miracle-Gro and Proctor&Gamble. Thank you, The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, for an informative and collaborative event! Tom McGraw, Monica Lawson, Bryan Wortmann, Rahim Nichols, CWDP, Marvin Rashad, Sh'nae Johnson

We’re turning 40! Join us as we kick off MAGNET’s 40th-anniversary celebration and dive into the impact of manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. For four decades, we’ve been "Forging the Future" with innovation, workforce growth, and a community-driven vision. Watch our anniversary video to see where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and why Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing future is brighter than ever! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eBVpnFig Let’s make the next 40 years even better together! ?#MAGNET40 #ForgingTheFuture #NortheastOhio

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country and fought for our freedom!

What an informative panel discussion at Bounce Innovation Hub unpacking the crucial role of capital in business success. Thank you to Burton D. Morgan Foundation and all of the speakers for an insightful session! Scalerator NEO, Brittany Bush #scalingup #NortheastOhio #businessgrowth #capital

There is still time to register for next week's Economic Forecast, sponsored by Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. November 14, 2024 8 - 10:30 AM Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University Get insights into how key economic trends will shape the future. Don’t miss this must-attend event for business leaders. Register today! https://lnkd.in/e_SnT8tp #MAGNET #EconomicForecast #CWRU #ClevelandEvents #Manufacturing #Weatherheadschoolofmanagement

AI is shaping the future of industries, are you ready? Join MAGNET and Geauga Growth Partnership on November 21, 2024, for an exciting AI Roundtable discussion with industry experts from MAGNET, ISSQUARED, and University Hospitals. Discover how AI will transform your business over the next 5 to 10 years and learn practical strategies for implementing AI technologies. Date: November 21, 2024 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM Location: ISSQUARED Technology Center, Chardon, OH Cost: FREE Complimentary breakfast provided! Register today at the link below! ? #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessInnovation #IndustryTransformation #MAGNET #GeaugaGrowthPartnership https://lnkd.in/eidbzg_Z

Happy Halloween to all the ghouls and goblins from the spirited team at MAGNET!

Join our colleagues at Catalyst Connection at lunchtime on November 12 for a webinar on Rapid Prototyping for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers. MAGNET is proud to join the Catalyst Connection and Bally Design for this informative webinar, which will cover topics such as: - Overview of rapid prototyping technologies - Practical and proven applications for small and medium-sized manufacturers - Collaboration opportunities with industrial design firms - Funding and support services available through over 20 grant sources specifically for manufacturers Do not miss this opportunity to learn how rapid prototyping can transform your manufacturing operation. Register today at the link below! https://lnkd.in/em-rjpvC