2023 MEP National Network Forum- Premier Co-Sponsorship   2

Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division, on behalf of the Hollings Manufacture Extension Partnership Program (MEP), intends to participate in the 2023 MEP National Network Forum hosted by the Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence (FORME), a subsidiary of the American Small Manufacturers Coalition, and the trade association working with NIST MEP. NIST MEP will be a premier co-sponsor of the event.

Work Details
The purpose of the September 2023 MEP National Network Forum (MEPNN Forum) is to provide a venue for training, development, sharing best practice and networking for MEP Centers, NIST MEP staff and MEP stakeholders. The Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence (FORME) will organize programming informed by MEP Centers and NIST MEP subject matter experts.

The MEPNN Forum will include networking opportunities for MEP Centers, NIST MEP staff and MEP stakeholders to learn from Network leaders, outside experts and other similar programs to share proven strategies and increase understanding of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystems. The Premier Co-Sponsor package includes: Selection of up to three keynote speakers, General session led by the Director of NIST MEP, Selection and facilitation of up to 50% of event content, Complimentary meeting space and meeting support for the MEP Advisory Board Meeting, Exclusive conference event meeting space for ad-hoc meetings, Up to 20 complimentary registrations.

Period of Performance
September 11 -14, 2023

Place of Performance
Buffalo, New York