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NMC Announces Boats, Burgers, & Beer 2024 Speaker

July 11, 2024

If you've been waiting to purchase your tickets for Boats, Burgers, & Beer 2024 until we released the speaker, today's your day! 

The NMC is honored to have Emil C. Casciano, Vice President of Groton Operations at General Dynamics Electric Boat, as our guest speaker this year for #NMCBBB24. Casciano has a strong background with Electric Boat and in serving our country through the US Navy. As our friends at the Naval Submarine Base New London say, "He volunteered twice. One to serve in the US Navy and then again to serve in the US naval submarine force."

Introducing our Guest Speaker: Emil C Casciano

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Emil Casciano was named Vice President of Groton Operations in October of 2023.

He began his career at Electric Boat in 2013 and has served as the Program Manager for the UK TRIDENT Program Office, Director of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Chief Nuclear Officer, Vice President of Engineering and Design, and Vice President of Nuclear Operations and Fleet Support.

Casciano joined Electric Boat following a distinguished 31-year career in the naval submarine force during which he served as commanding officer of USS Philadelphia and Commander, Submarine Squadron Two in Groton, with responsibility for seven Navy ships and crews including six submarines.

He also carried out assignments as Director for Training and Tactical Development for Submarine Force Atlantic in Norfolk, VA., and as Commanding Officer of the Submarine Learning Center in Groton. In this position, he supervised seven global submarine training sites including four major commands and 200,000 students.

Casciano earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College and a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the Catholic University of America. He is also a qualified nuclear-propulsion engineer.

How to Learn More About #NMCBBB24

If you'd like to join us for Boats, Burgers, & Beer 2024, visit our event page at bit.ly/nmcbbb24, where you can also see which companies are attending and buy your tickets. 

If you haven't attended in the past, you can watch this overview from last year's event on YouTube. 

Join us for a night of fun, connecting with others, and enjoying a tour of the historic Charles W. Morgan. 

Buy your tickets Today.
 

The Manufacturing Shake-Up Podcast Launches June 25th

Email from Gael Tannenbaum, Podcast Executive Producer
June 18th, 2024

Introducing a new podcast dedicated to transforming the manufacturing landscape for women, The Manufacturing Shake-Up. Each episode, hosts Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato speak to a woman in manufacturing, sharing her compelling journey, valuable insights, and lessons learned. These guests span the manufacturing ecosystem, from shop floor to front office, from early career to CEO and everything in between!

We encourage all women in manufacturing (or aspiring to be) to listen, learn, and get inspired to forge their own path. Manufacturing leaders will gain valuable insight into attracting and retaining women in their organization.

At only 20 minutes per episode, you can listen on a commute, during a work-break, or while doing housework or errands.

The first episode kicks-off on June 25th! The podcast is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing.

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The Connecticut Office of Manufacturing Releases New Monthly Newsletter: The Blueprint

June 3, 2024

We are so excited to share with you the new CT Office of Manufacturing newsletter: The Blueprint!

You’ll find this interesting publication loaded with all sorts of interesting information relating to all that’s happening in Manufacturing here in CT.

Feel free to share with your colleagues and on your websites. 

Read it here.
 

Boost Your Manufacturing Skills With Training at the Digital Thread Lab

June 3, 2024
CCAT Email

Join your manufacturing peers in the defense industrial supply chain for training at the Digital Thread Lab. Experience hands-on learning in the Automation Nexus and personalized instruction from the Talent & Training Accelerator team to streamline processes, improve quality outcomes, and prepare for digital transformation.

Register now to join CCAT in this journey of learning and accelerate both your manufacturing competency and personal growth. Upcoming classes include:

  • Digital Design (June 4 - 7)
  • Digital Manufacturing (June 11 - 14)
  • Quality Assurance & Inspection (June 18 - 21)
  • Digital Thread Concepts & Value Proposition (every Tuesday)

Location: Digital Thread Lab @ Talent & Training Accelerator, 222 Pitkin Street, E. Hartford

Tours are available on Mondays. (Can't make it in person? Try out their virtual tour here.)

Learn more about our career pathways and register for an in-person training today.

Explore Training & DTL Today.

 

 

CCAT Announces Summer Intern Program for Manufacturers

CCAT Email; May 24, 2024

CCAT has announced the beginning of their CT Manufacturing Internship Program. They would love to have CT manufacturers take advantage of their MIF-funded Manufacturing Internship program, and offer the benefits of the tours, professional development, and networking to their college interns to supplement the learning they do on the job – and to create community for these young adults. All tours and webinars are optional, but recommended for awareness and skill building.

For the employers with less than 300 CT based employees, you may also be eligible for up to 4 matching subsidies of up to $3500 each for their interns – for a total of $14K.

Which interns qualify? Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors in 2 or 4 year colleges, in- or out-of-state schools, STEM or non STEM majors.

If you already hired college interns, enroll them asap – and also sign interns up for live or remote Internship kickoff on Wednesday June 5th at Trumpf Manufacturing’s North America HQ in Farmington.

Visit their website for more details: ccat.us/interns

 

I-M Technology, LLC Recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 List

I-M Technology
Email; February 22, 2024

Norwich, CT, February 13, 2024 — I-M Technology, LLC, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named I-M Technology, LLC to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2024.

>The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. MSPs play a crucial role in supporting businesses by offering managed services that enhance efficiency, simplify IT solutions, and optimize return on investment.

The annual MSP 500 list is divided into three sections: the MSP Pioneer 250, recognizing companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, recognizing large, data center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services; and the Managed Security 100, recognizing MSPs focused primarily on off-premises and cloud-based security services.

The MSP 500 list aims to showcase and celebrate MSPs that are driving growth and innovation in the industry. These service providers not only enable businesses to harness complex technologies but also contribute to maintaining a strong focus on core business goals without stretching financial resources. By categorizing MSPs based on their business models and areas of expertise, the list helps end-users find the right partners to meet their specific needs and challenges in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

I-M Technology, LLC has been providing IT and Cyber Managed Services to companies throughout the Northeast US for over 16 Years. They offer outsourced IT, cybersecurity, cloud and co-managed IT services. They have been a leading provider in CT, MA and RI and have always striven to assist their clients adapt to changing regulations and technologies while preserving and improving their ability to grow and thrive.

Jennifer Follett, VP of US Content and executive Editor CRN, The Channel Company, emphasized the significance of managed services for businesses at various scales, stating, "Managed services provide a route for businesses of all sizes to maintain efficiency and adaptability throughout their growth journey. The solution providers featured in our 2024 MSP 500 list are introducing cutting-edge managed services portfolios to the market, enabling their clients to achieve success by optimizing their IT budgets. This allows businesses to allocate resources strategically, concentrating on mission-critical tasks that drive future success."

Stuart Bryan, President and Co-Founder of I-M Technology, LLC, founded I-M Technology, LLC with the goal of providing companies of all sizes the opportunity to have high quality IT consulting, services and support at the fraction of the cost of a fully staffed in-house IT operation. “There is no reason why internal IT departments and companies with no internal IT at all can’t have a partner that enables them to stay compliant, to keep their data and business safe and to appropriately apply technology to accelerate growth, taking care of their team and clients. It is a real honor to have been named to the Elite 150, acknowledging that we have made it possible to provide enterprise class support to SMB and midmarket clients.”

The MSP 500 list will be featured in the February 2024 issue of CRN and online at www.crn.com/msp500.

About I-M Technology, LLC

I-M Technology, LLC is a CT and RI-based technology solutions provider that offers managed Information Technology and Cybersecurity services for businesses’ technology needs. We have provided world-class IT services and solutions to SMB, midmarket and non-profit organizations in Southern New England since 2003. Our team has decades of collective experience partnering with businesses and nonprofits to grow and scale effectively and efficiently while navigating regulatory requirements and preserving productivity.

www.i-mtechnology.com

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About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.

www.thechannelco.com

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Engage with the NMC at these February Meetings

The following meetings are available for NMC members. 

Community Partners and the public may also join us for the Offshore Wind Working Group.

If you'd like to join to NMC to attend our meeting, Join here.

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