Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership September 2023
"Improving and growing the manufacturing base in Southeastern North Carolina"
September 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.
Save the Date!
CFMP members and partners are invited to our next meeting, scheduled for 10/17/23. The meeting will be hosted by IRR in Leland, NC. Tours, networking, refreshments, and presentation by NC State IES Division will be provided (see below).
NC State's Industry Expansion Solutions Division will attend our 10/17/23 meeting, give a presentation, and set up a table top display to show CFMP the services they offer. Click here.
CFMP Needs Your Feedback
The CFMP steering committee has prepared two easy-to-use questionnaires to find out what our members and partners think our group should do to optimize our group's impact.
Please submit your answers by October 1, 2023 so we can collect the responses and share the results at our meeting on October 17.
CFMP members save the date and support the students in your area by participating in this informative event for our young people.
Cape Fear Community College Mfg. Day Expo
The Manufacturing Day Expo on 11/15/23 from 9am to 1pm is a great opportunity for your business to showcase current openings to CFCC students/graduates and the general public as well as to engage middle and high school students to begin thinking about career opportunities in manufacturing. Interactive displays are welcome!
CFMP members are nominees in this year's "Coolest Thing Made in NC" contest, sponsored by the NC Chamber of Commerce. 1st round nominees are Mojotone, HSM Machine Works, Bradford Products, Rescue Essentials, Corning, and Rulmeca Corp. Click here!
CFMP Collaboration
Two CFMP members recently collaborated when Acme Smoked Fish allowed Rulmeca to shoot a video at their facility. Photo shows Mike Gawinski (L) and Felipe Espinosa (R). To see the video click here.
CFMP Plaques
By popular request, we are having another batch of membership plaques made for members and partners. The price is approximately $50. To order one contact Mike Gawinski and give him (1.) the specs on how your company name should appear and (2.) the year you joined CFMP.
CFMP Stickers
Spread the word! CFMP stickers are available to help members and partners promote our group locally. Place them on office doors, vehicle bumpers, hard hats, etc. Price is $17.00/dozen. To order them contact Mike Gawinski.
Export Compliance
The Economic Development Partnership of NC is offering a free webinar on new export security requirements for exporters on September 19. To register click here
Wilmington Biz Expo
Greater Wilmington Business Journal is partnering with UNCW, CFCC and BCC to help inform students and other people looking for positions of opportunities in our community.
On October 5 from 9-11am discussions inside the Expo Hall will be devoted to Careers & Talent and job seekers and students will also be welcome at the event throughout the afternoon.
Cape Fear Community College is partnering with Teach Path to offer these project management courses. To register click here
New Hanover County Schools is establishing an "Advanced Manufacturing Class" and needs instructors. If you or know someone that might be interested, please contact Joel Kay, Lead Teacher Coordinator, joel.kay@nhcs.net, 910-254-4241
Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership Welcomes New Members and Partners:
Atlantic Packaging
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.
