Current News

May 07, 2008: Glad for a Gleeble: PSU adds key materials testing machine

With funds secured by the Manufacturing 21 Coalition through the Oregon Investment Council (Oregon InC), Portland State University purchased the only piece of equipment on the West Coast capable of thermal-mechanical testing of materials. Learn more >>

April 17, 2008: NW Youth Careers Expo Enters 4th Year

The fourth annual NW Youth Careers Expo descends upon the Oregon Convention Center Thursday May 8 from 9a.m. until 2p.m. The career expo, sponsored in part by members of Manufacturing 21 Coalition, uses a hands-on approach to stir interest in manufacturing and other careers students may not have otherwise considered. Learn more >>

http://www.nwyouthcareersexpo.org

January 25, 2008: Good year in 2007 topped by R&D, workforce investments
David Marks
Chair Manufacturing 21 Coalition
CEO, Marks Metals Technology

The news is good. The Manufacturing 21 Coalition had a successful 2007 and has a clear path for 2008.   Learn more >>

November 14, 2007: Coalition Helps Bring Innovation Key to Industry Success
Norm Eder, (503) 802-4101
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Portland, OR

The Manufacturing 21 Coalition (MFG 21) has helped steer another $1 million to fund research and development projects supporting the industry.   Learn more >>

October 09, 2007: Coalition Launches Web site, E-newsletter
Norm Eder, (503) 802-4101
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Portland, OR

The region’s fastest growing public-private partnership – the Manufacturing 21 Coalition (M21) – rolled out its own Web site this week at www.manufacturing21.com.   Learn more >>

June 29, 2007: Manufacturing-Backed Bill Funds University R&D Programs
Norm Eder, (503) 802-4101
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Portland, OR

The Oregon legislature today adjourned, after passing a bill backed by the Manufacturing 21 Coalition that expands research and development capacity at Portland State University.   Learn more >>

April 20, 2007: Coalition Sponsors Special Workforce Magazine Edition
Norm Eder, (503) 802-4101
Conkling Fiskum & McCormick
Portland, OR

The Manufacturing 21 Coalition (MFG 21) has co-sponsored the March-April 2007 issue of AOI’s “Business Viewpoint” magazine. This edition of the Associated Oregon Industries’ publication focuses on the region’s workforce development challenge.   Learn more >>

http://www.aoi.org/organization/publication entitles/BusinessViewpoint.cfm