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Archived: Manufacturing Month Shows the Future of Industry

Posted on June 29, 2016

What’s the best way to remind Massachusetts residents that manufacturing is alive and well in the Bay State?

The answer is for manufacturing companies to take part in National Manufacturing Day on October 7 and Massachusetts Manufacturing Month during the entire month of October.

Go to mfgday.com to register an event for free publicity and helpful ideas for hosting an event. And check out MassDevelopment’s AMP it UP! to view videos of manufacturing events. Then contact me for more information and ideas – bgilmore@aimnet.org or 617-262-1180 Ext. 322.

Why is manufacturing important? Check out these numbers:

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