January 11th, 2019
Position Available: Manufacturing Extension Agent, Jan 2018, OKC Area –
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The deadline for this
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The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has an opening for a manufacturing extension agent. This extension agent will be headquartered on the campuses of Rose State College and Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City and will serve the central Oklahoma City region.
January 9th, 2019
Rapid Application Group: Mission Critical Support Through Additive Manufacturing –
When Terry Hill was preparing to launch his company, there was little doubt what date would be most fitting. He chose Independence Day to officially start his firm, Rapid Application Group. Hill can hardly contain his patriotism when he talks about that Fourth of July in 2017.
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January 3rd, 2019
Oklahoma Sen. Inhofe Introduces Bill to Help Train Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers
Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) have introduced the Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act, S.3778, to help businesses train the next generation of manufacturing workers. The senators’ bipartisan bill would establish a pilot program to allow businesses to retain retiring employees long enough to train replacement workers—tackling a major challenge for […]
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December 13th, 2018
Tilly Joins Manufacturing Alliance As Vice President
The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance has named Kinnee Tilly as its vice president of business development and operation. This position coordinates a field staff of 20 with offices in communities across the state, while developing relationships with numerous sponsors, partners and stakeholders.
“Along with a deep knowledge of the manufacturing industry, Kinnee brings an enthusiasm and energy […]
November 8th, 2018
Linked MFG Solutions Puts Automation to Work in Minco
In 2016, Linked Manufacturing Solutions found a home in Minco, Oklahoma. Now automation is playing an increasingly important role in its operations. Read how the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is helping make that transformation possible.
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October 23rd, 2018
Position Available: VP of Business Development and Operations
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Thank You: Application Deadline has Passed
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The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Business Development and Operations. This position—located at our Tulsa offices—links our field staff and our services to manufacturing clients and partners across Oklahoma. The position is responsible for maintaining and developing relationships […]
October 16th, 2018
Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees
We’re all familiar with Smokey the Bear and the “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” slogan. In 2015, Smokey got an update and the new “Receive a Bear Hug” ads ran nationwide. In the ad, Smokey runs out of the woods and gives a big bearhug to a camper for properly checking camp fire embers. The […]
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September 17th, 2018
Manufacturing Day Has Big Impact on Student Perceptions
Just how much of an impact is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) having on students’ perceptions of manufacturing? Cumulatively, the effects over the years have been quite substantial — and continue to trend upward.
Back in 2012, when Manufacturing Day began, we put forth the ambitious goal of affecting the public’s perception of manufacturing with the goal […]
September 11th, 2018
Manufacturing Day 2018: 3 Ways To Get Involved
Manufacturing Day 2018 officially arrives on Friday, October 5. This annual celebration gives small and medium-sized manufacturers the chance to showcase their products and capabilities to students, educators, businesspeople, politicians, and the media. The annual event also helps to dispel misconceptions about modern manufacturing in order to aid in the recruitment of the next generation […]
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August 15th, 2018
Scott Smith is New Manufacturing Extension Agent
Scott Smith is a new Manufacturing Extension Agent for the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance. He will work with companies in Canadian, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Grady, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa and Tillman Counties. He is sponsored locally by Canadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno.
Smith is a native of Blanchard. He formerly worked as the manager […]
