MAGNET's mission is to help manufacturers grow and compete in Northeast Ohio, especially the 98% of startup to medium-sized manufacturers that drive our economy. MAGNET rolls up its sleeves to provide hands-on support ranging from new product design to operations and brings education and business together to create tomorrow's manufacturers. Working with owners, executives, managers, and operators, we assess company needs in all areas. We move quickly from assessment to implementation to ensure our efforts provide clients with an immediate payback. Regardless of our starting point, our goal is to unleash your company’s growth potential. As part of the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership, we are committed to client success, solving problems thoughtfully, helping each other out, and ultimately creating prosperity in Northeast Ohio. Learn how we can accelerate your business growth. Visit our website at https://www.manufacturingsuccess.org or call Kristin Beynon at 216-543-1222.
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Companies - Applications are now open for the Ohio Export Internship 2025 Program Year. Get matched with a highly motivated college student to help you improve your export initiatives. Learn more and apply now, at: https://bit.ly/3D7kGjq
We're thrilled to celebrate the success of our recent ACCESS to Manufacturing graduates!?In their own words, they shared why they are grateful for the ACCESS program and how it gave them the opportunity to build new skills, gain confidence, and pursue rewarding careers in the manufacturing industry. For many, it is a fresh start and a chance to rewrite their story. The ACCESS program helps individuals overcome obstacles and create new paths to success—proving that it's never too late for a second chance! Learn more about how ACCESS is changing lives and offering new opportunities: https://lnkd.in/esFj9Xsf #ACCESStoManufacturing #TalentDevelopment #ManufacturingSuccess #CareerGrowth #Gratitude #SkillsForTheFuture
What are our CoachU graduates thankful for? MAGNET launched CoachU because better-prepared career coaches help their clients connect with better opportunities, including those in manufacturing. Last week, 12 new coaches graduated from the program, adding to the 75 who have been trained since 2021 and are now placing hundreds of individuals in meaningful careers and growing Northeast Ohio’s workforce. At their program graduation last week, we asked a few of the participants why they are thankful for this training. Listen to their responses in the video below! https://lnkd.in/eHnjs6T4 #Thankful #Gratitude #Workforce #Training #CareerCoaching #Careers #Opportunities #Empowerment #CareerPathways #Inspiration
Recently, MAGNET presented Hynes Industries with the Excellence in Manufacturing Award at the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber's Economic Forecast Breakfast! With a reputation for quality and a forward-thinking approach, Hynes has remained at the forefront of manufacturing in the Youngstown/Warren area, producing custom roll-formed shapes and engineered solutions that cater to a variety of industries. Read more about their recognition and the YWRC's Annual Economic Forecast in the blog post below: https://lnkd.in/dx9dChXA #manufacturingsuccess #manufacturingexcellence #forgingthefuture
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
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
??Entrepreneurs gathered in Akron this morning at the Bounce Innovation Hub for an interactive panel discussion, Fueling Business Success: Unveiling the Crucial Role of Capital, hosted by Burton D. Morgan Foundation and MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network. Our panel of experts discussed the pivotal role of capital in driving business success for small and mid-sized companies and shared strategies to obtain financial backing that will unlock opportunities and promote business growth. Special thank you to the panelists, Ted McQuade,?Principal – FocusCFO?, Tara Murphy, Senior SBA Product Specialist – Vice President – Huntington National Bank, Anne Richie, Founder & Managing Director – The Mezzanine Fund?and moderator, Jessica Sublett, J.D., LLM, Chief Executive Officer – Bounce Innovation Hub. Learn more about the Burton D Morgan Foundation scaleup support for entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/dkWw-iJE #scaleup #entrepreneurship, Daniel Hampu, Michal Marcus, Gina Dotson, Brittany Bush, Mike O'Donnell