2017 Blog Archive
What Industry is in Your Wallet?
Previously I wrote a blog about the differences across the 50 states as measured by manufacturing value added per employee. The differences across the states were quite large and I suggested that...
Building Leadership Skills: Motivating Your Team
Motivating a team is no small task, but it is a task that should be prioritized whenever possible. Without the individuals who make up your team, the team obviously wouldn’t exist. So it is vital...
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Fix or Flip It: Additional Investment
by Mark Blackton In our first Fix It or Flip It Blog #1 we addressed “When Should You Sell a Business”. The next blogs in this series will address “Fix It Issues”. The significant “Fix It Issues”...
Disciplinary Actions: 6 Crucial Steps for Overall Risk Management
by Jennifer Endsley, PHR You see it in the media time and time again. Companies are being sued by disgruntled employees or the injured public, paying out thousands of dollars for a claim that may or...
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Exporting: Should You or Shouldn't You?
In today’s global marketplace, customers want to purchase products and services made in the U.S. because they recognize that American products and services have a reputation for quality, value...
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Building Leadership Skills: Becoming a Great Communicator
Communication is important within a team or business. Leaders must communicate effectively to be able to build a cohesive and productive team. Mastering all kinds of communication is essential,...
MAMTC Receives REAP Grant (Press Release)
Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center First Entity in Kansas To Receive USDA Rural Development Grant Contact: Gary Hogsett, 620-779-0233, ghogsett@mamtc.com (July 5, 2017) -- Mid-America...
MAMTC’s REAP Strategy for Kansas Manufacturers
You’ve undoubtedly heard about Win-Win scenarios, right? You know how they go – you win, we win, everyone wins. But when is the last time you were able to actually participate in a Win-Win activity...
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Do Your Children Want The Business?
by Valerie Vaughn For over 25 years, MAMTC has helped our clients achieve success. We’ve worked with hundreds of Kansas manufacturers, helping them optimize their operations, develop their workforce...