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IRC Network Resources:
  BGS Performance Benchmarking Study (2007)
   IRC Network Energy  Assessment Webinar (3/25/08)

IRC Network Business Growth Services Annual Report 2005-2006

In 2005, following a carefully researched and thought-out strategy, Pennsylvania's IRC's began helping small and medium-sized manufacturers build top line revenues and profitability.  Business Growth Services, or BGS, saw the first full year of activity during 2005-2006.  The seven centers created a network-wide task force to move BGS from concept to reality.  Fully defining the program, the IRC's carried out BGS projects with measurable impact, exceeded goals for projects and companies served, gained early return on investment, and positioned the program and its clients for long term growth.

Nexus Business Growth Services Study Nexus Associates was retained by Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers Network to undertake a study on the market for business growth services.  This report summarizes the principal findings of the market study.  The report is based on the results of a telephone survey of manufacturers in Pennsylvania.  The survey was used to identify the product attributes that are most valued by manufacturers, determine the specific factors that drive purchase decisions, identify the kinds of companies that are most likely to purchase the new services, and generate a list of qualified leads. 
www.peda.org

The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) is the statewide association of local, state, corporate and non-profit economic development professionals.  PEDA's mission is to promote sound economic development policies, provide leading edge economic development education, and nurture an effective statewide economic development network to foster the economic health of the Commonwealth.

PA Manufacturer

Published by the Commonwealth’s seven Industrial Resource Centers, PA Manufacturer is published three times a year, covering manufacturing issues, trends and developments affecting Pennsylvania manufacturers.

 
Click here to read a PDF version of the new "Manufacturing Techformation" report from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

 
Innovation Partnership The Innovation Partnership is a consortium of economic development and business assistance organizations located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The goal is to help early stage technology companies secure federal funding opportunities.  They are especially interested in biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and communications technology businesses.   

Sponsors of the IRC Network:
www.mep.nist.gov MEP centers throughout the nation can assist manufacturers with productivity, competitiveness, and profits. Visit this site to find your local MEP, learn about "hot manufacturing topics" as well as other resources available to help manufacturers. The IMC is part of the Mid-Pennsylvania MEP.
www.newpa.com Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development works to foster opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed and prosper in a global economy.

 

Manufacturing Organizations:
www.nacfam.org NACFAM was established to increase productivity of all US manufacturers by building a network of manufacturers, universities and national laboratories to sustain economic growth.
www.nam.org NAM was founded to advance a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing policy agenda and to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment contributing to economic growth.