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1 6 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 8 S T U F F M a d e I n C T . c o m C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E S CONNSTEP AT A GLANCE CONNSTEP is Connecticut's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center. It offers consulting services that help Connecticut manufacturers achieve top-line growth and provide innovative bottom-line improvements that impact the entire organization. CONNSTEP's strategic leadership and operational methodologies enable companies to be more competitive in today's challenging economic environment. CONNSTEP.org Address: 350 Church St., Hartford, CT 06103 Phone: 860-529-5120 Full-time employees: 26 Year founded: 1994 President & CEO: Bonnie Del Conte C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E CONNSTEP consultants provide advanced business and technical solutions to its manufacturing clients. Through the development of more efficient and effective systems, processes, technologies and training programs, the organization helps build the value of clients' companies. This is done by working with manufacturers to expand their markets, find new customers, leverage technology and automation, create business-growth plans and improve their cultural environment. Key offerings include: • Business-growth services to help companies develop strategic growth plans and improve their sales and marketing results • Process improvement initiatives that minimize waste while increasing productivity and profitability • Quality management to ensure a company is able to meet customer requirements • Human resource capabilities and organizational development to improve workplace culture, atmosphere and productivity • Sourcing and identification of technology and automation opportunities CONNSTEP serves small- to medium- sized manufacturing businesses in the state of Connecticut. It works with businesses of all industries and markets, helping them to achieve their top-line goals, improve their bottom-line results and attain industry- specific certifications. CONNSTEP growth advisors and consultants work with companies across Connecticut. They bring their years of business and manufacturing experience to organizations looking to improve their operations, top-line revenues and profitability, helping them to enhance their competitiveness in today's global economic environment. CONNSTEP team members are passionate about delivering results and impact for customers. CONNSTEP offers internships on an as-needed basis. Students actively engage with experts at the company to better understand operational methodologies that benefit manufacturers and enhance the value of their companies. CONNSTEP offers employee candidates competitive compensation packages based on experience and expected value to the organization and its clients. CONNSTEP's community engagement efforts include working with the field staff of the Department of Labor and the Department of Community and Economic Development to address the needs of Connecticut manufacturers. Leaders of the company also serve on various state and federal manufacturing boards and with advisory groups. And the company is actively involved with state universities, supporting their commitment on technology transfer from research-and- development initiatives to the Connecticut manufacturing base. Environmental and energy initiatives are part of a continuous-improvement strategy by which CONNSTEP helps manufacturers improve their productivity, profitability and competiveness. In so doing, it works with manufacturers to identify waste — because generating waste costs money. And businesses pay for it three times over: when it's bought, when it's processed and when it's thrown away. The benefits of CONNSTEP Environmental and Energy services include: • Reduced scrap and rework • Less hazardous wastes • Improved environmental performance • Prevention of compliance and liability costs • Minimal quantity of raw materials, resources and energy required to realize a product S E R V I C E S M A R K E T S / C U S TO M E R S I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R E N E S S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T S P O N S O R C O N T E N T