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Smart Manufacturing Adoption to Realize Transformative Energy Reductions for North Carolina
Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
Best Practice for Growing Manufacturing in North Carolina
Essentials for Success in Industry 4.0
A joint publication of the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership at NC State University.
Upcoming Events
Lunch + Learn: Cybersecurity Awareness and CMMC Compliance
March 21 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pmMaking It Work
March 27 @ 8:45 am - 2:30 pmQuest for Excellence Conference
March 30 @ 8:00 am - April 1 @ 5:00 pmGoing Green – Webinar
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amWork Zone Safety – Webinar
April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amToyota Kata + PIT Experience
April 17 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm2025 The NC Manufacturing Conference
April 29 - April 30Fall Protection – Webinar
May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Latest News / Blogs From IES
- Ericka Ford and Jeanine Fry are Industry Expansion Solutions DMCSP Pre-Accelerator Graduates Featured in NCSU Women in Innovation 2025
- Core Technology Molding Corporation won the “Community Engagement & Social Impact Award” at DQS’s Sustainability Leadership Summit 2025!
- Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority receives North Carolina Award for Excellence – Advanced Level
- MSI Defense Solutions, an Industry Expansion Solutions Client, Secures a Sole Source Contract with the Naval Air Systems for Testing and Support Services.
- NIST in Your State
- Phil Mintz, Executive Director of NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, participates on the 2025 Economic Forecast Roundtable
- North Carolina Ranked #1 Best State for Manufacturing
- Nuream named in Top Tech Startups to Watch
- SBA Administrator Guzman announces transformation of customer experience for federal contracting certifications
- Luis Chia Appointed as New Director of NC State University Mineral Research Lab (MRL)
can help your business innovate, grow and prosper. We can help you identify the resources, tools and customized programs needed to increase your organization’s productivity, efficiency, quality and profit.
Industry Expansion Solutions supports industry sectors in all 100 counties in North Carolina:
- small-medium manufacturers
- educational and research institutions
- healthcare and pharmaceutical companies
- defense contractors and advanced textile entrepreneurs
- aerospace and energy sectors
- government agencies
To learn how we can help you, contact the Industry Expansion Solutions Manager in your region.
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