MARYLAND MEP TO HOST 'MARYLAND MANUFACTURING DAY AT THE YARD,' KICK OFF NATIONAL MANUFACTURING MONTH IN OCTOBER

(Columbia, MD) – The Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP) is excited to announce it is hosting ‘Maryland Manufacturing Day at the Yard,’ a family-friendly celebration of Maryland manufacturing, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, October 1, as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Hosted in partnership with the Regional Manufacturing Institute (RMI) of Maryland, ‘Maryland Manufacturing Day at the Yard’ is being held to show support and appreciation for Maryland-based manufacturing companies and their employees, as well as to inspire and encourage Maryland youth to pursue careers in manufacturing.

Maryland Manufacturing Day at the Yard is the state’s kickoff for National Manufacturing Month, a month-long celebration of manufacturing bringing awareness to and inspiring the next generation of manufacturers. The evening event will feature a pregame event for manufacturers, family and friends. Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, will perform the National Anthem prior to the beginning of the game at 7:05 p.m. Displays prominently placed at the ballpark’s Eutaw Street entrance, between gates A and C, will showcase the work of Maryland manufactures and their employees.

In addition to an array of local manufacturers, advocates for Maryland manufacturing industry attending the event will include Kelly Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; Mike Gill, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) and, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.

“My administration, my partners and myself included are excited to be a part of this special event,” Gov. Larry Hogan said in a letter supporting the event. “Manufacturing in Maryland is a robust and dynamic industry, driving the creation of family-supporting jobs, inspiring innovation, and advancing our state’s economy. This event will help highlight the challenging and rewarding careers that Maryland manufacturing has to offer, and reaffirm the importance of manufacturers and their good works in the local communities to our state’s ever-changing economy. I hope you can join us on October 1st!”

With Maryland-made products on display and more than 500 from the industry in attendance, ‘Maryland Manufacturing Day at the Yard’ will help demonstrate the importance of manufacturing to the State of Maryland and aim to inspire the next generation of industry leaders in the state, opening their eyes to the many exciting career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.

“We’re extremely proud to be hosting an event that will put a spotlight on the incredible work and impact Maryland manufacturers are making every day.” said Brian Sweeney, Executive Director of MD MEP. “With the help of Governor Hogan, Secretary Gill, Secretary Schulz and our many generous supporters, we hope to enlighten our community and inspire the next generation of leaders in Maryland’s manufacturing industry.”

Sponsors of the ‘Maryland Manufacturing Day at the Yard’ event include: CHUTES International; Holmatro; Tulkoff Food Products; Lockheed Martin; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development; North American Millwright; Yumkas, Vidmar & Sweeney, LLC; Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International; InSource; Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates.; Shawe Rosenthal LLP; MKS&H; Maroon PR; PNC Bank; Bank of America; Leonard J. Miller & Associates; EFI; Green Bay Packaging; TENAX; Navigator Management Partners LLC; Kelly & Associates; and, Hub Labels.

This exciting event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in learning more about this exciting event or purchasing a ticket can visit www.mdmep.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also still available for this event and can be reserved by contacting Sara Keith at MD MEP (skeith@mdmep.org; 410-733-0219). Information regarding sponsorship packages can be found HERE.

About Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MD MEP):

MD MEP works with partners throughout the state including the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) and others focused on growing manufacturing in the State of Maryland by providing resources and services to manufacturers statewide. Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships, MD MEP helps Maryland manufacturers expand their business, educate their workforce and create mutually beneficial connections with other Maryland businesses. For more information, please visit www.mdmep.org.

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