I recently received certification from the TWI Institute as a Job Safety Trainer. Why is that important? In my role as a manufacturing specialist for the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, I’m now able to offer additional and important strategic insight […]
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Jerry Thiltgen receives TWI Job Safety Training Certification
- Business Outcome: Certification and Compliance
- June 16, 2016
- Author: WMEP
Five Ways to Leverage LinkedIn for Business Development
- Business Outcome: Growth
- June 16, 2016
- Author: Katie Felten
LinkedIn is the most important social platform for professionals. According to LinkedIn, four out of five LinkedIn members impact business decisions within their organizations. It’s clear that businesses and professionals should want to tap into this audience. Despite this, most […]
Gov. Walker, Briggs & Stratton CEO Teske tout Wisconsin exports, international trade
- Growth
- Business Outcome: Global Expansion
- May 17, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Exporting provides Wisconsin manufacturers and other businesses with major opportunities for business growth and diversification, Gov. Scott Walker and Briggs & Stratton chief executive officer Todd Teske told a crowd of business leaders that recently gathered for the Wisconsin International […]
Which of the four largest cities in North America is nearest to Wisconsin?
- April 01, 2016
- Author: WMEP
If you can sell your product or service as far away as Kansas City, Omaha, Pittsburgh, or Nashville, then it’s likely you can sell in Toronto. In terms of the largest cities in North America, Toronto is fourth behind Mexico City, New York and Los Angeles.
Governor Walker and Palermo’s CEO Giacomo Fallucca address Manufacturing Matters! Audience
- March 21, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s Manufacturing Matters! conference drew nearly 450 attendees to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee with an action-packed agenda. The main event on Feb. 25 featured a full day of main speakers and breakout sessions. […]
Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award Winners Announced
- March 20, 2016
- Author: WMEP
Six Wisconsin companies have been awarded prestigious Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing and a commitment to business excellence. Four Grand Award winners, categorized by number of employees, were recognized for impeccable performance across the […]
WMEP’s Baumann to keynote Milwaukee Business Journal Event on Strategic Exporting
- March 20, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Developing a strategic exporting plan gives companies the ability to thrive in a global economy while boosting revenue and reducing risk. “Strategic exporters make more money and they have adapted best practices as they move from being reactive, or accidental […]
Sharing Talent to Meet Workforce Needs
- Business Outcome: Manufacturing Matters
- January 26, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Many businesses, manufacturers in particular, continue to struggle to address work force shortages. The sharing of talent pools could provide a much-needed solution. It’s a novel concept but many employment experts agree that a new approach to hiring is needed, […]
Innovation key ingredient to success at Palermo’s Pizza
- Business Outcome: Growth
- January 15, 2016
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Long-term success in the frozen pizza business isn’t just a matter of a proprietary sauce and tasty toppings. Innovation is crucial, even in a mature market. “Relevancy is key,” said Giacomo “Jack” Fallucca, president of Palermo Villa Inc., better known […]
Teel Plastics – A Winning Relationship
- Business Outcome: Winning Culture
- September 24, 2015
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Update 2/26/16: Congratulations to Teel Plastics on winning the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award! Teel Plastics has forged a relationship with the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership that has extended more than a decade. Over the years, projects […]
