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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 59 Fact Book / Doing Business in Maine B U S I N E S S R E S O U R C E S Maine Technology Institute www.mainetechnology.org MTI is an industry-led, publicly- funded, nonprofit corporation that offers early-stage capital and commer- cialization assistance in the form of competitive grants, loans and equity investment for the research, develop- ment and application of technologies that create new products, processes and services, generating high-quality jobs across Maine. Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority mrra.us MRRA's mission is to implement the reuse master plans for Naval Air Station Brunswick and the Topsham Annex, manage the transition of base properties from military to civilian uses, redevelop base properties, and create new high- quality jobs for Maine. Manufacturers Association of Maine www.mainemfg.com/about MAMe is a nonprofit comprised of more than 300 companies and 100 students in Maine. It provides its membership with education and workforce training, business growth services, cluster initiatives, legisla- tive advocacy, scholarship programs, networking opportunities and industry partnerships. MEP National Network www.nist.gov/public_affairs/nandyou.cfm As a NIST MEP approved center, Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership is the official representa- tive of the MEP National Network in Maine. e MEP National Network is a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. Northern Maine Development Commission www.nmdc.org NMDC is comprised of partici- pating communities and counties in the Northern Maine Economic Development District. NMDC pro- vides federal and state services at the regional and local levels and works with the communities to create the capacity needed to support develop- ment. A Maine MEP project manager is co-located at NMDC. Southern Maine Community College www.smccme.edu SMCC is a comprehensive community college providing workforce training and non-credit workshops. It offers higher education programs and business partnerships that prepare people for high-demand and high-wage careers. TechPlace - Brunswick Landing's Technology Accelerator techplacemaine.us TechPlace supports the business devel- opment needs of early stage companies in a shared workspace. It gives entre- preneurs a place to network with others, research and develop ideas, build proto- types, test products, assemble, grow and become successful manufacturing and technology companies. University of Maine Foster Center/ Advanced Manufacturing Center umaine.edu/amc/about AMC is part of the University of Maine's College of Engineering. Its mission is to link the traditional University of Maine activities of education and research with the uni- versity's active industrial support and economic development programs. University of Maine Office of Innovation & Economic Development umaine.edu/econdev e UMaine Office of Innovation and Economic Development helps support new and existing businesses, links busi- nesses and industry experts, facilitates commercialization activities, such as new innovations developed at UMaine and helps transfer university research and development into marketable products and services. Its work helps grow innovation across Maine, which creates future innovators and new jobs, and enhances the state's economy. Other resources American Society for Quality Asq.org With individual and organizational members around the world, ASQ has the reputation and reach to bring together the diverse quality champi- ons who are transforming the world's corporations, organizations and com- munities to meet tomorrow's critical Helping Manufacturers Succeed To request a complimentary assessment call 207-623-0680 or visit www.mainemep.org. " Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership … not only provided us with a blue print, but also completely transformed our organization. The skills that [Maine MEP] has taught our organization has had an IMMEDIATE impact. We are working smarter, the team is communicating, and most importantly, the team gets it! This training should be mandatory for all Maine companies and organizations." — Brian Skoczenski COO Ready Seafood Co. » Operational Excellence » Innovation & Growth » Workforce Development Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership