EP 27: Aaron Patrick: Unlocking Ohio's Manufacturing Potential

In this week's episode, Dustin interviews Aaron Patrick, State Director for Manufacturing Assistance Programs at the Ohio Department of Development. Aaron discusses the role of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in supporting small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ohio, emphasizing company culture, workforce retention, and community engagement. He provides insights into changing employee motivators, MEP initiatives like supply chain management and reshoring, and manufacturing topics including automation, cybersecurity, and ISO certification. The conversation underscores the importance of continuous process improvement and partnership.

where you can find Aaron

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Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Ohio MEP)

https://development.ohio.gov/business/small-business-and-entrepreneurship/ohio-manufacturing-extension-partnership

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