With sales reps stuck at home and the vast majority of trade shows taking place virtually—if at all—small and mid-sized manufacturers are relying more than ever on their online presence to take the place of or augment in-person contact. We had a conversation recently with Sagan Med

It is with bittersweet emotion that we share the news that Don Smullen is retiring as DVIRC’s Business Solutions Advisor this month. Brian Deal, who joined the team in May, has been working alongside Don as a Business Solutions Advisor, and will continue guiding DVIRC clients in cr

As an economic development organization focused exclusively on the manufacturing sector, DVIRC received an award from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) to help strengthen the capabilities and competitiveness of the region’s small and mid-sized ma

By: Barry Miller I had the pleasure of attending the dedication of the Larry A. Ward Machining Technologies Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport in April. I previously communicated that Larry had provided over $1 million to Penn College to upgrade their equi

The food and beverage industry is the third largest contributor to the overall U.S. manufacturing gross domestic product. Total employment in the industry is over 1.8 million and over three-quarters of the 27,000 U.S. food manufacturers have fewer than 100 employees. Food manufactu

National Manufacturing Extension Partnership Board Appointment After serving as Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) Board Chair for 20 years, Bernadine Hawes, will now dedicate her efforts to serving on the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing

DVIRC’s recently established Manufacturing Advisory Council, created to support the region’s Industry 4.0 technology and workforce needs, kicked off a Workforce Labor Demand and Education Supply study this week, in partnership with the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board

We recently sat down with Sylvia Wower, Vice President of Research and Strategic Growth at DVIRC, where she manages the company’s market development department, including Market Research, Market Scouting, and Lead Generation. Having studied and worked in five countries around the w

We’re just two months away from MFG Day 2021! If you’re a manufacturer and you haven’t done so already, it’s time to start thinking about hosting an event. Amplifying the “Creators Wanted” message, MFG Day—which officially falls on October 1 but will be celebrated throughout the re

On September 10th, DVIRC kicked off its second annual Strategic HR Networking Group with human resources representatives who range from corrugation manufacturers to plastics and compression molding processor companies. Together, this diverse group of HR leaders oversee nearly 3000

DVIRC is excited to announce that Chris Scafario has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Chris initially started working with DVIRC as a third party and then joined the staff as a Marketing Manager in 2007.  In that role, he worked closely and supported

The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) recently engaged Emsi Burning Glass, a labor market analytics firm dedicated to driving economic prosperity using data, to develop a study to assess supply chain gaps, causes, and potential solutions in DVIRC’s region. The stud

Earlier this month, DVIRC, together with manufacturing leaders, visited United Safety for a plant tour and sharing of best practices. The United Safety and Survivability Corporation is a manufacturer of cutting edge operator safety equipment, fire protection

Written By: Shaneé Dawkins This week’s blog post highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month is from NIST’s Dr. Shaneé Dawkins, Computer Scientist in ITL’s Visualization and Usability Group. In this post, Shaneé  discusses Phishing attacks and scams, as well as ways to keep your inf

An organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion training is either a strategic advantage or a looming risk and liability. Workplace diversity is no longer just a response to the exclusionary policies and practices. Today, establishing inclusion in the workplace is a core empl

Sponsored Content October is Energy Awareness Month. What better time to identify opportunities for improving the efficiency of your operations and develop an action plan? By reducing energy costs, you can lower operating expenses and boost your bottom line. Earlier this month, we

Earlier this month, Zac Martin joined DVIRC’s team as our new Business Development Manager.  In his role, Zac will be focusing on developing business with new clients to support our commitment to grow our business. In his last position at Envisionware Inc., he was responsible for d

On October 7, the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center convened manufacturers from throughout the region for its Ninth Annual Greater Philadelphia Manufacturing Summit. The goal of the event, as part of National Manufacturing Day,  was to bring together diverse members of the

The pandemic in 2020 certainly disrupted business operations for many manufactures, resulting in layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts. Many manufacturers adapted quickly to the new “norms” and the different realities of working-reduced, hybrid, and stay-at-home schedules. The same can

The Federal Reserve Bank’s November 2021 Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey reflects what DVIRC has been hearing from its clients in several areas: General activity, shipments, and new orders are all up Price indexes indicate more widespread price increases Future indexes conti