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The Manufacturing Mash-Up kicks off Tuesday, October 27 at Gillette Stadium bringing together manufacturers, startups, s...
10/23/2026

The Manufacturing Mash-Up kicks off Tuesday, October 27 at Gillette Stadium bringing together manufacturers, startups, students & industry leaders from across MA for a day of networking, collaboration & conversations about the future of manufacturing.
 
Here’s what attendees can look forward to:
 
🎤 A keynote address from Drew Crowe, founder of New American Manufacturing Renaissance, on “The Courage Gap,” sponsored by TechEd.
 
💬 A fireside chat between The Kraft Group President Jonathan Kraft & Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on manufacturing in MA & the opportunities shaping the industry’s future.
 
🏆 The 11th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony hosted by Rep. Jeffrey Roy & Sen. Paul Feeney recognizing manufacturers across MA for their contributions to the industry.
 
📢 An announcement of the next cohort of M2I2 grant recipients from Senior Manager of Manufacturing Technology Zhuqing Wang.
 
🏭 A live manufacturing scale-up simulation moderated by MassVentures Managing Director Vinit Nijhawan featuring Scroobius Founder & CEO Allison Byers, Aeroshield CEO & Founder Elise Strobach, FORGE Manufacturing Expert in Residence Scott Longley & Savills Corporate Managing Director Mitch Kumin.
 
📣 A discussion on marketing strategies for manufacturers moderated by MassTech Senior Strategic Communications Director Dana Alexander Nolfe featuring 6M Group LLC Founder Michal Mercier, Industrial Marketing Founder Mark Manuel & MassMEP Associate Director Hayley Steele.
 
🤝 A conversation on retaining & developing manufacturing talent moderated by CAM Senior Manager Rich Cook, alongside Women in Manufacturing Connection Bingo hosted by Coghlin Companies Engineering Administrator Gretchen Twohig.
 
🎓 College student speed networking & technology roundtables hosted by CAM Senior Manager Meghan Abella-Bowen, connecting students with manufacturers & career opportunities.
 
🤖 An AI in Manufacturing Pitch Contest featuring judges MA AI Hub Director Sabrina Mansur, The Coating House, Inc. CEO & President Kim Casineau, Lindt & Sprüngli USA Director of Industrial Performance Bonnie Perkins & QCI Inc. Owner G. Alexander Korentis.

MBI Program Executive Jody Jones was recently featured in a blog by REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. Jones highlighting h...
10/23/2026

MBI Program Executive Jody Jones was recently featured in a blog by REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. Jones highlighting how MBI’s Connected & Online program is helping survivors of domestic violence access safe, reliable technology.
 
Through funding from MBI, REACH is expanding access to secure computers for survivors who may face technology-related abuse including unauthorized access to personal devices, accounts & communications.
 
The aim is to provide survivors with a safer way to communicate with advocates, search for housing, access healthcare, apply for benefits & connect with support services.
 

10/22/2026

To celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing 13 ways small businesses, municipalities & nonprofits across MA can strengthen their cybersecurity practices as part of our 2026 theme, “Building a Cyber Strong MA.”
 
In the spirit of America’s 250th & the 13 original colonies, we’re highlighting the importance of preparation, shared responsibility & collective action in building cyber resilience.
 
From protecting login credentials & securing devices to training employees & preparing for cyber incidents, these 13 practical steps can help your organization reduce vulnerabilities, protect sensitive information & strengthen its defenses against evolving cyber threats.
 

Today, the MA AI Hub & Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (MassEOE) brought students together for the fourth an...
10/21/2026

Today, the MA AI Hub & Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (MassEOE) brought students together for the fourth annual MassMakes Innovation Challenge at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, where attendees explored how AI can be used to solve real-world problems. 

Held as part of hashtag , the event challenged students to develop AI-powered applications addressing issues they care about: 

1. Mental Health & Social-Emotional Wellness 
2. Advocacy & Social Good 
3. Education & Accessibility 
4. Health & Preventive Care 
5. Climate Action & Sustainability 
6. Finance, Economic Equity & Inclusion 
7. Smart Communities & Public Safety 
8. Entertainment, Creativity & the Future of AI 

Working in pairs, students participated in a hands-on build-a-thon led by Playlab, learning prompt engineering & using plain-language coding to develop applications before showcasing their solutions to fellow participants. 

Today, the Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in partnership with Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Ma...
10/20/2026

Today, the Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in partnership with Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) & Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced the expansion of Pathmaker, a workforce development initiative connecting MA businesses with skilled talent across advanced manufacturing, AI, defense, climatetech & life sciences. 

Taking place as part of MA STEM Week at Middlesex Community College, the initiative expands Pathmaker beyond life sciences to help employers address workforce needs in some of MA’s fastest-growing industries. 

Through Pathmaker, training providers can apply for funding to develop or expand workforce programs in partnership with employers, helping MA residents gain the skills needed for high-demand, well-paying careers including opportunities that do not require a four-year degree. 

Applications are now open for: 

Advanced Manufacturing & AI

Climate Tech — Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Life Sciences — Massachusetts Life Sciences Center 

Last week, MBI celebrated the launch of high-speed fiber internet at Joshua Place Apartments in Dudley, expanding access...
10/19/2026

Last week, MBI celebrated the launch of high-speed fiber internet at Joshua Place Apartments in Dudley, expanding access to reliable, affordable connectivity for older adults & people with disabilities. 

MBI joined Dudley Housing Authority, Hawk Networks, Inc. & residents to mark the completion of the project, which was supported through MBI’s Residential Retrofit Program. 

Through the program, Hawk Networks installed new fiber infrastructure throughout the property, connecting every home to high-speed internet & helping residents stay connected to family, healthcare & essential services. 

Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Undersecretary of Health Amy Rosenthal will deliver keynote ...
10/16/2026

Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Undersecretary of Health Amy Rosenthal will deliver keynote remarks at the virtual info session of MeHI’s fifth annual Digital Health Sandbox Challenge on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

This year’s challenge offers startups & entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for $1.1M in grant funding to develop & validate digital health solutions focused on improving healthcare access & affordability. 

Attendees will learn more about the challenge, funding opportunities & how selected finalists can work with MeHI’s Digital Health Sandboxes to validate their solutions.  

10/16/2026

👨‍🎓 Students looking to start a career in manufacturing can make connections at the Manufacturing Mash-Up that extend beyond the event. 

UMass Boston student Izabella Sokolowska attended last year’s Mash-Up while studying supply chain management & exploring career opportunities in manufacturing. She connected with Coghlin Companies engineering administrator Gretchen Twohig during the event & now she’s a supply chain co-op at Coghlin Companies. 

This year’s Manufacturing Mash-Up is at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  

10/14/2026

Women in Manufacturing MA Vice Chair Gretchen Twohig is hosting Connection Bingo at this year’s Mash-Up. Connection Bingo is an interactive session designed to get attendees talking & making new connections across the industry. 

Whether you’re an experienced networker or attending a large conference for the first time, come join the conversation. 

Meet the MA’s manufacturing community at the Manufacturing Mash-Up on Tuesday, Oct. 27. 

CAM is proud to welcome Johnson & Johnson as the 2026 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Main Stage Sponsor. With a pre...
10/13/2026

CAM is proud to welcome Johnson & Johnson as the 2026 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Main Stage Sponsor. With a presence across MA and manufacturing hubs in Danvers & Raynham, Johnson & Johnson is helping advance the science, technology & skilled talent that strengthen Massachusetts’ position as a global leader in healthcare innovation. 
 
Join the J&J team and manufacturers, startups, educators & future workforce leaders from across MA on Oct. 27 at Gillette Stadium as we celebrate 250 years of manufacturing innovation & look ahead to what the Commonwealth will build next. 
 

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