In the News

When You Need A College Degree
by Buck Upson, MAC Action Newsline- June 2009
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Manufacturing Resource: Risk Management Strategies for Manufacturers to Survive Tough Economic Times
By Ray Roach, William Gallagher Associates (WGA) , MAC Action Newsline- May 2009
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Testimony  to U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
by Lt.. Gen. Lawrence P. Farrell, Jr., President and CEO NDIA- May 13, 2009
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Investing in Employees Key to Valley Steel Stamp Growth
by Cori Urban,The Republican- April 20, 2009
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Picture This: Getting Down to Business
Business West- March 30, 2009
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Manufacturing Needs the Support of Manufacturers
by Jack Healy, MAC Action Newsline-March 2009
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From the State House to Your House
Ed Leyden Interview with Sen. Stephen J. Buoniconti
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Vocational Education Investment Sought
by  Dan Moriarty, Westfield Evening News- March 27, 2009
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City Needs New Suit of Economic Armor
Editorial, The Republican, March 8, 2009
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Building a Workforce- One Parking Lot Visit at a Time
Editorial, Business West-March 2, 2009
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Making Progress
by Kenneth L. Ross, Business West-March 2, 2009
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' Career Explorations' Program Works to Introduce Young People to Precision Machining
by George O'Brien, Business West- March 2, 2009
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National Council for Advanced Manufacturing: Green Jobs in Manufacturing
from Mass MEP- February 25, 2009 
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Manufacturing Related Tax Provisions in Economic Stimulus Bill
Update from NTMA/PJAM
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Boulevard Machine and Gear
by Joy Mercer Barksdale, Women's Enterprise USA-November-December 2008 
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Careers in Technology the Focus at EASTEC 2009
Press Release on EASTEC 2009- February 2009
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Building Coalitions
by Larry A. Maier, Manufacturing Engineering- February 2009
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Dan O'Connell Quits Deval Patrick Cabinet
by Donna Goodison, Boston Herald-January 31, 2009
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 Seeking Precision for Local Economy
Editorial, The Republican-January 12, 2009
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Machine Shops Upgrade Expertise
by James P. Kinney, The Republican-January 9, 2009
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Maier Appointed to NCDMM Board
NCDMM Press Release- January 2009
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Award Aids Machine Industry
by Holly Angelo, The Republican-October 31, 2008
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Manufacturing's Missing Generation
by Ted Bauer, MAC Action Newsline- October  2008
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Mobile Outreach to School Kids
by Larry A. Maier, National Defense- October 2008
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Vocational School Gets Pep Talk
by Alex Peshkov, The Republican- September 26, 2008
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Factory Fueled by Sun Power
by Jim Kinney, The Republican- September 7, 2008
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Springfield Museum Work Wins Approval
by Peter Goonan, The Republican-August 21, 2008
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Good Jobs in City: How to Get Them
Editorial, The Republican-August 20, 2008
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State Aid Targets Job Skills
by Peter Goonan, The Republican- August 19, 2008
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Girls Find Home at Robot Camp
by George Graham, The Sunday Republican- August 17, 2008
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Making it in Massachusetts
Editorial, The Boston Globe- July 20, 2008
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Springfield Needs to Tap Potential
Editorial, The Republican- July 8, 2008
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Governor Patrick Unveils Springfield Growth Plans
by Peter Goonan, The Republican-July 8, 2008
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Tool Manufacturer Sees a Rosy Future
by Jim Kinney, The Republican- June 25, 2008
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Where Students Learn 21st Century Skills
by Lt. Gov.Timothy P. Murray, The Republican- June 22, 2008
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Opportunity Knocks for Skilled Workers
Editorial, The Republican- June 22,2008
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Hoppe Tool: A Local Manufacturing Success Story
by Ray Hershel- ABC Channel 40- June 18, 2008
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Pioneer Valley Workforce Hurt by Aging, 'Skills Gap'
by Jim Kinney, The Republican- June 19, 2008
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Companies Seek Tax Break
by Jim Kinney, The Republican- June 10, 2008
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Springfield Needs Economic Boost
Editorial, The Republican- June 3, 2008
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Manufacturing Courses Get Aid
by Alex Peshkov, The Republican-June 2, 2008
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MAC Action Newsline- May 2008
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MAC Action Newsline- April 2008
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Outreach Vehicle
by Larry A. Maier, Business West- April 14, 2008
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Program Boosts Workers Training
by Jim Kinney, The Republican- April 1, 2008
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WCTF Projects Help Build Career Ladder in Manufacturing Sector
by Jack Healy, MassMEP- March 2008
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Manufacturing is Alive in Massachusetts
Press Release from the MA Executive Office of Economic Development
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Hard Times, Good Jobs
CBS News Video
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Celebrarting Manufacturing
by Jack Healy, MassMEP- February 2008
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Skilled Workers Sought by WMass Employers
by George Graham, The Republican-February 10, 2008
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WMNTMA Collaboration with Western MA Economic Development Council
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All We Are Saying: Give Manufacturing a Chance
Editorial, Business West- January 7, 2008
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Employing a Strategy
by Joseph Bednar, Business West-December 24, 2007
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A Local Call
by George O'Brien, Business West-December 24, 2007
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Our Workforce is a Work in Progress
Editorial-Business West-December 24, 2007
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Precision Machining Courses
E-mail to Legislative Delegation from Larry A. Maier- December 28, 2007
Larry- To all of our legislative supporters.doc

What is Manufacturing?
by Jack Healy, MassMEP- December 2007
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 Curious Students Enticed
by Jonathan Appleton,The Republican - November 12, 2007
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A New Vision for Engineering Recruitment
by Jack Healy- MassMEP- MAC Action Newsline, October 2007
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Casino Plans Touted in Region
by Holly Angelo, The Republican - October 5, 2007
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Testimony to Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Statement from Sen. Gale D.Candaras-September 29, 2007
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Testimony to Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
by Larry A. Maier, President, Peerless Precision Inc. and the WMNTMA- September 28, 2007
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History Class - STCC at 40
by George O'Brien, Business West-September 17, 2007
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America's 10 Most Wanted Workers
by Mary Lorenz, Careerbuilder.com. September 2007
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Precision is Needed to Prime Economy
Editorial, The Republican- September 6, 2007
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Supply and Demand
by George O'Brien, Business West- September 5, 2007
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Turning Points
by George O'Brien, Business West- September 5, 2007
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STCC Gets Internships
by Marcia Blomberg, The Republican- September 5, 2007
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New Tech Wing Ready for Use
by Jeanette DeForge, The Republican, September 3, 2007
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Back to School on Tuesday
by Marla A. Goldberg, The Republican, Springfield Neighborhoods Plus- August 29, 2007
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Careers in High-Tech Machining
by Loretta Dansereau, River East School-to-Work Newsletter-August 2007
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Manufacturing Holds Promise for WMASS
Editorial, The Republican- August 2, 2007
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Machine Shop Chiefs Tell Murray: " We Need  Skilled Workers"
by Marla A. Goldberg, The Republican- July 31, 2007
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Quinsigamond Community College Receives $750,000 NSF Grant
July 30, 2007
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Springfield is Open for Small Business
by Sen. John F. Kerry, The Republican- July 29, 2007
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Metalworking Mojo
by Pete Zelinski, Modern Machine Shop- July 2007
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Funding Approved for WMASS in House
by Jo-Ann Moriarty, The Republican- July 25, 2007
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