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MEP Announces Competitions for Operation of 10 MEP State Centers

August 06, 2014
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The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) released federal funding opportunity award competitions for the operation of MEP state centers. States up for competition include Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The objective of the MEP Center Program is to provide business and technical services to small- and medium-sized manufacturers within the state of operation. MEP anticipates funding 10 MEP Center awards, each with an initial five-year funding commitment. MEP will hold an information webinar on August 21 at 2:00 P.M. EDT for organizations that are considering applying for awards. Applications are due October 15. Visit the MEP State Competition website…

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