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Manufacturers Resource Center

Feb 6, 2023

Dream Teams see success in promoting manufacturing jobs

The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in Allentown launched a PA Dream Team pilot program in Berks County to introduce manufacturing job opportunities in area schools that MRC says is a great success.

Jan 18, 2023

As recession looms over 2023 local leaders see hope

Many economists are predicting a recession in 2023, but opinions vary on how bad it could be and just what would be impacted. 

Nov 4, 2022

MRC begins 10th year of ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’

The Lehigh Valley is entering its 10th year of a program to encourage young people to consider careers in manufacturing. 

Sep 27, 2022

A Conversation With: Richard Hobbs, president and CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center of the Lehigh Valley

LVB: Are supply chain issues continuing to plague manufacturers in the region, or is the problem getting better? 

Jul 14, 2022

Lehigh Valley manufacturers promote tech hub

Rich Hobbs, president and CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center recently spoke on behalf of manufacturers at a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by Rep. Susan Wild, D-Allentown, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimond. 

Jun 13, 2022

22 professionals graduate from Manufacturing Leadership Institute

The Manufacturers Resource Center of the Lehigh Valley is celebrating the graduation of its Manufacturing Leadership Institute Class of 2022. 

May 19, 2022

Middle schoolers recognized in state-wide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ contest

“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” has announced the award recipients for the annual “Best of PA” Statewide Awards Event.  

Apr 6, 2022

Springhouse, Bangor top ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Awards

More than 1,000 people packed into SteelStacks in Bethlehem to learn “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing,” and to learn the results of the annual video contest that pairs middle school students with 28 Lehigh Valley manufacturers to promote careers in manufacturing. 

Mar 21, 2022

Voting to begin for Lehigh Valley manufacturing video contest

Voting begins soon for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” contest in the Lehigh Valley. 

Oct 27, 2021

What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Lehigh Valley begins ninth year

As the weather gets cooler, so does manufacturing for middle school students in the Greater Lehigh Valley. 

Apr 7, 2021

Voting begins for Lehigh Valley’s What’s So Cool About Manufacturing contest

Voting begins today for the eighth year of the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” Lehigh Valley contest.

Jan 14, 2021

‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ begins in Berks, Schuylkill counties

The counties have begun their fifth year of the video competition organized by the Manufacturer’s Resource Center that pairs students with manufacturers in the region to learn about manufacturing careers.