NY MEP Emergency Assistance, COVID Recovery Initiative

By Patrick Boyle, Executive Director, IgniteLI

8/28/20 Hauppauge, NY- New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership Announces New Program to Help Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Adapt to Changing Market Conditions.

The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) announced new programs to provide critical services to small and mid-sized manufacturers as they adapt to changing market conditions amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The funding will assist companies in reshoring and rebuilding supply chains, securing personal protective equipment, improving safety and efficiency, adopting new technologies, and enhancing resilience for future disruptions.

IgniteLI Executive Director Patrick Boyle said, “We have seen Long Island Manufacturers make a tremendous investment into COVID response by purchasing equipment and adapting procedures to help produce crucial PPE for our First Responders and Medical Professionals, we are pleased to see government programs like this designed to help our regions most vulnerable businesses. We understand the need to reshore products is great, the value of a domestic supply chain was proven by the shortage of foreign products in the early months of the Pandemic, that is why the Emergency Assistance, COVID Recovery Initiative is vital to ensuring we are not as dependent on international goods.” said Patrick.

The program works in four ways;

– Reshoring and Rebuilding Supply Chains

This Initiative will be focused on the skills gaps, cutting production costs, and addressing other barriers to moving production from other countries onshore to New York State suppliers. Additionally, this initiative will work to strengthen or rebuild local supply chains.

-Personal Protective Equipment Assistance

Assists manufacturers in securing PPE to ensure they can operate safely during a pandemic. The goal is to ensure companies have access to the equipment needed without competing with hospitals, health care workers, or first responders who are also seeking supplies.

-Virtual Assessment and Assistance

Assessments are conducted to determine what assistance is needed by companies to ensure they are optimizing operations. The “Next Generation” Grant Program will facilitate virtual methods to assist companies to improve safety, efficiency, and introduce new technologies and processes in this new era of doing business.

-Webinars and Online Workshops

Manufacturing Reimagined is a new series of webinars and workshops over the upcoming year to help manufacturers manage the challenges created by COVID-19 and its aftermath, emerging from the crisis more resilient and adaptable, and preparing for future emergencies.

The initiative will support manufacturers in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and positioning themselves for future competitiveness and resilience on a global scale.

For more information please visit https://newyorkmep.org/2020-program/