MAGNET Services
MAGNET is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating manufacturing growth in Northeast Ohio. As part of the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership, we roll up our sleeves and provide hands-on consulting to small and mid-sized manufacturers, helping them enhance operations, adopt advanced technologies, and develop new products. MAGNET supports startups in transforming innovative ideas into market-ready solutions through prototyping, process development, and go-to-market strategies.
Recognizing the importance of workforce development, MAGNET also offers several programs across the talent spectrum. These include training incumbent workers, supporting supervisors, and helping CEOs set and exceed growth goals.
Through our comprehensive approach encompassing innovation, transformation, talent development, and leadership, MAGNET plays a pivotal role in driving manufacturing in Northeast Ohio.
Learn more at www.manufacturingsuccess.org.
Welcome to MAGNET East Conference Room - A partnership between YWRC and MAGNET
Since 2016, the Regional Chamber and Cleveland-based MAGNET have partnered to offer growth opportunities to manufacturers in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Through the partnership, MAGNET has worked with several companies in the region in a variety of ways. The new MAGNET East Conference Room, located within the Regional Chamber's Youngstown office, offers a local meeting place for even more companies to take advantage of MAGNET's resources.
The intimate space has 1 table and can seat up to 6 and features state-of-the-art technology, including a 55" Samsung SmartTV, ScreenShare interactivity, meeting room camera and Wi-Fi.
Book the MAGNET Conference Room here!
Now in its ninth year, the Regional Chamber and MAGNET have honored Valley Manufacturers with the annual Excellence in Manufacturing Award. This prestigious award focuses on a company's longevity in business, growth, product or workforce innovation and achievement. Presented at the Economic Forecast Breakfast in November, the award highlights companies who have excelled in overcoming obstacles, accessing new markets, achieving growth or improving efficiency.
Award Recipients:
- 2017 - Boardman Molded Products
- 2018 - Haltec Corporation
- 2019 - Quality Switch
- 2020 - Panelmatic Building Solutions
- 2021 - Commercial Metal Forming
- 2022 - Schaefer Equipment, A WABTEC Company
- 2023 - Millwood, Inc.
- 2024 - HYNES Industries
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