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Manufacturing
Massachusetts has a rich and diverse history in manufacturing. With its skilled workforce, access to cutting edge research, and a broad landscape of established companies, Massachusetts maintains an influential place within the national and global manufacturing community. To learn more about how to grow your Manufacturing business in Massachusetts click here.
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Manufacturing Support and Information
Learn more about manufacturing in Massachusetts by reading the study Staying Power: the Future of Manufacturing in Massachusetts, available on line at www.bostonfoundation.org under Reports.
Industry and Employment Associations
Massachusetts Manufacturing and Extension Partnership (MassMEP)
Part of a nationwide network of technical, manufacturing and business specialists providing performance based training programs to area manufacturing companies that result in a direct impact to their bottom line.
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Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership (GBMP)
A not-for-profit corporation whose sole focus is to help companies become more productive and competitive through Continuous Improvement Education in the form of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing training programs.
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Associated Industries of Massachusetts
An essential resource to not only manufacturing companies but other businesses throughout the state, providing government advocacy and policy assistance, business development and networking opportunities, and training and education services statewide.
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Boston Tooling and Machining Association
The BTMA serves many machining businesses, especially ones ranging from 2 to 200 employees. They provide their members with the services and information that will assist them in the successful operation of their tooling and machining facilities.
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Commonwealth Corporation
An organization dedicated to workforce development throughout Massachusetts. Through programs and educational publications, Commonwealth Corp provides upward mobility pathways for youth and adults to prepare for high demand careers, in concert with state and regional partners.
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Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board Association
The MWBA is a 16 member business-led organization which provides leadership in workforce development in each region across the Commonwealth. They are a tremendous source of information for both job seekers and companies looking to hire.
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Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC)
Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) MassMEDIC is an essential organization for continued growth of the medical device industry in Massachusetts. Their mission is to implement collaborative initiatives which make Massachusetts the medical device research, development and manufacturing capital of the world.
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Innovation 
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