Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Sweet Grass Dairy
People who really want to know where their food comes from often turn to small food manufacturers. Jessica Little, co-owner of Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville, Georgia, realized this during the pandemic. Her challenge was figuring out how to meet the quality standards and food traceability required to expand into retail markets and get the company’s products out for more consumers to appreciate. A new video in the Heroes of American Manufacturing series featuring Sweet Grass Dairy highlights how this food manufacturer in south Georgia uses the milk produced from a unique, barn-free rotational
Asia Dillon: Making a Name for Herself as a Manufacturer
This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Asia Dillon is not your average 15-year-old high school student in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has already made a name for herself as a manufacturer. Asia is the owner of Sassy A Cosmetics, a company she started four years ago with the help of her mother. The start of Sassy A Cosmetics Asia considers herself “a little Jackie of all trades,” and sees opportunities where others might not. For example, her younger sister suffers from eczema, which makes her lips so dry
Exploring Supplier Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | Virtual Event | FreeJoin VEDP-International Trade and Filip Korinek, manager of EasyLink Business Services based in the Czach Republic, for a webinar focused on the supply chain landscape in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Click here to register.The ongoing global supply chain crisis and shortage of…
How GENEDGE Assisted Client Dynamic Aviation, Inc With DFARS – 7012 Compliance
Roy Luebke, GENEDGE Innovation and Strategic Growth Consultant, talks DFARS – 7012 compliance with Doug Pascarella, Dynamic Aviation, Inc., Vice President of Information Technology.
Marketing for Small Manufacturing Companies: Strategies for Success
As every company is unique, with different missions, goals, products, and more, the marketing plan you implement should reflect those specific goals.
Rodney Reddic: Helping Texas Manufacturers Succeed
This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. For more than 20 years, Rodney Reddic has been with Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), the Texas Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center. He currently serves as TMAC’s Interim Executive Director. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the Texas manufacturing industrial base. His expertise includes providing industrial engineering and business consulting services to a wide variety of industries. The start of his manufacturing career
Business Continuity Plans: Lessons Learned From Puerto Rico
The pandemic and subsequent supply chain disruptions have been harsh reminders of the need for manufacturers to create or update their business continuity plan (BCP). Disruptions of some sort are likely, and manufacturers must be prepared for all types of scenarios including natural disasters, technical failures and cyberattacks. Having a BCP already in place is essential for the initial response to a disruptive event. A BCP also enables manufacturers to continue operations and can help during an extended period of time. We know this all too well here in Puerto Rico. In the past six years we
Toyin Kolawole: Lifelong Entrepreneur and Founder of Iya Foods
This blog is the first in a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Toyin Kolawole is the founder and CEO of Iya Foods, a nourishment-focused food company inspired by her African roots and located in Illinois. Toyin grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, assisting with her family’s numerous entrepreneurial ventures, which included a small convenience drug store and a fast food business. Growing up as an entrepreneur Food, family and faith define Toyin’s life. Growing up in Nigeria as the eldest daughter in a family of five children, she
GENEDGE Alliance Appoints Jeanette Stevens-Cunningham as Director of Marketing & Content Service Delivery
Richmond, Va. – Jeanette Stevens – Cunningham, MBA has been appointed Director – Marketing & Content Service Delivery at GENEDGE. Jeanette will be critical to advancing the mission of the GENEDGE Alliance as she brings with her a wealth of experience in driving growth and delivering results for businesses in Virginia. This…
Revolutionizing American Manufacturing
A major focus of the current administration is revitalizing American manufacturing, and new technologies are changing the way things are made. Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Director Pravina Raghavan recently appeared on Government Matters TV, where she discussed how MEP National NetworkTM experts around the country are working with small manufacturers to revolutionize U.S. manufacturing. From 3D-printed body organs and predictive maintenance to sensors that improve supply chain visibility, the future of manufacturing is about making processes more efficient and getting people what