Partnerships
POWER IN PARTNERSHIPS
The Center to Advance Manufacturing has an extensive and growing list of partners that reach far beyond Northwest Ohio: Industry, Economic Development, Government, and Higher Education. These partnerships provide access to tools and resources that the manufacturing community can utilize to expand capabilities, improve products, and grow the workforce.
Here are some of the partners we are working with:
INDUSTRY
“Northwest Ohio is fortunate to be connected globally via roads, water, air, and rail. In order to leverage our regional logistics assets to support manufacturing it is critical to have a strategy for growth. The Center to Advance Manufacturing is leading collaboration between industry, higher education, and government to position Northwest Ohio with the infrastructure, workforce, and policies to build upon our manufacturing base.”
– Chuck Bills
“The Center to Advance Manufacturing brings together higher education resources to assist manufacturing including access to talent, research to improve process, and materials, as well as first-class labs and equipment.”
– Elijah Rittenhouse
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
“I’d like to thank the Center to Advance Manufacturing for their ongoing support and resources. Their dedication to fostering economic development through cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, education, and data-driven strategies has been very helpful as an economic development practitioner. The Center’s commitment to driving innovation and growth in the region is commendable, and I look forward to our continued association.”
– Dan Sheaffer
“In an era where data reigns supreme, aligning with the Center to Advance Manufacturing has become a keystone for local manufacturing and Defiance County Economic Development. We’ve been able to use the data provided by the Center to make better decisions and pass that information on to our local businesses. Not only that, when local manufacturers need specialized assistance, we know we can refer them confidently to the Center. Tim Mayle and his Team do not merely provide data/resources; they are the architects of innovation and progress, turning insights into strategy, and strategy into success for Northwest Ohio.”
– Erika Willitzer
GOVERNMENT
“As a Legislator with an economic development background, I know first hand how important it is to connect resources to retain the companies in Northwest Ohio and strategically attract new ones. The Center to Advance Manufacturing is addressing workforce and operational needs of manufacturing by leveraging our higher education partners, in particular Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, and the University of Findlay. Higher Education has tremendous assets including faculty, staff, laboratories, equipment, and students that all play an important role to advance manufacturing.”
– Jon Cross
WORKFORCE
“The Center brings vital structure and leveraged resources to Northwest Ohio’s impressive manufacturing sector. Their ability to connect people and services for mutual benefit is an indisputable asset to the region and the State of Ohio.”
– Tricia Valasek
“The Center to Advance Manufacturing is a valuable resource for Penta Career Center and our high school and adult learners. Penta is pleased to work in partnership with The Center as a resource for existing manufacturing companies and for attracting new facilities. This aligns with Penta’s mission to meet our region’s workforce demands by helping students either continue their education or begin a career in Northwest Ohio.”
– Edward Ewers