"Improving and growing the manufacturing base in Southeastern North Carolina"
November 2023 Newsletter
The Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership (CFMP) newsletter helps keep our manufacturer and service partner members informed on relevant topics in southeastern North Carolina. Send your suggestions on newsletter topics to the editor shown below.
Cape Fear Community College Mfg. Day Expo

We had a great turnout for The Manufacturing Day Expo on 11/15/23 at CFCC. More than 30 companies showcased current openings to nearly 700 students, graduates, and the general public. Many members of the Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership participated.
New CFMP Promotional Flyers Printed
CFMP member companies distributed our new flyer at the CFCC Mfg Day Event on 11/15/23. Two versions were produced. Both versions are also available as a pdf file. To request a copy, contact Mike Gawinski.
Karen Barefoot was Keynote Speaker
Our own Karen Barefoot of IRR was the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Women Entrepreneur Summit during the week of National Entrepreneurship, hosted by BCC and the Small Business Center on 11/13/23 at the main campus in Supply, Odell Williamson Auditorium.
CFMP Plaques - Order DEADLINE is 11/30/2023
Several members ordered plaques at our October meeting, but there is still time to order your CFMP membership plaque. The price is approximately $50. To order contact Mike Gawinski with (1.) how your company name should appear and (2.) the year you joined CFMP.
CFCC Offers Training
CFCC MPACT Vendor, Bill Goebel, will provide a workshop, Systematic Troubleshooting & Team Building. Seating is limited to 21, so please reserve seats as soon as possible.
 
This training is valued at $500 per person if registering directly. To register click here:
PMP/CAPM Training
Cape Fear Community College is partnering with Teach Path to offer these project management courses. To register click here
CFMP Website Job Postings
Don't forget that CFMP has a website which is available to all members and partners. You can add your job postings free of charge. Our current "Employment Opportunities" page lists several companies. Click here.
CFMP Newsletters
You will find past issues of our CFMP newsletter by referring to the CFMP website.





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