The Advanced Institute for Manufacturing is committed to assisting the manufacturers in the Mohawk Valley during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the designated MEP Center for the six-county region, our business consultants and technical trainers are a resource for companies in Oneida, Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, and Otsego Counties. We understand that the sudden onset of…
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A Message From AIM Center Director Cory Albrecht
Information Regarding Supply Chain Assistance and COVID-19 Sourcing
Companies seeking assistance finding alternate suppliers are now able to submit a request for assistance to FuzeHub, the state-wide MEP center. If you are in need of such assistance, please follow the below link and fill out a short form detailing your needs and a FuzeHub representative will be in contact with you shortly after.…
(Video) How To Make Your Day More Productive
As we continue work from home, here are some tips on how you can make the most of your work day. Please take a few minutes to view the webinar links below, where AIM offers general tools for working with task lists, increasing time efficiency, and scheduling your day. As we continue to develop training…
(Video) Cyber Security Best Practices: Working from Home
At this time, some of us might be working from our home offices or at least spending an increased amount of time connecting from home. Please take seven minutes and view the latest AIM Webinar, Cyber Security Best Practices: Working From Home. In this webinar, AIM’s Cyber Security Coordinator Paul LaPorteoffers some general tips for manufacturers and…
(Video) How To Video Conference From Home
Many of us now are having to find new ways to work and meet from home. Please take the opportunity to view our new Video Conference and Installation Webinar. As you are well aware, it is very important at this time for all of us to connect with our customers, vendors, partners, family , and friends.…
COVID-19 Useful and Educational Links
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has some excellent information available to help you navigate through this difficult time. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also has guidance for businesses and employers. NEW YORK ON FREEZE Sunday March 22, 2020 at 8:00 pm marks the beginning of the mandated 100% reduction of staff for businesses…
COVID-19 Manufacturer’s FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Mohawk Valley Regional Manufacturers Q: How can my business supply products to help fight the spread of the Coronavirus? A: If your business is currently manufacturing medical gowns, scrubs, cleaning materials, hand soaps, sanitizer, medical equipment or any other supplies and materials that can be used to help fight COVID-19, please…
AIM Featured On Binghamton TV 34 Evening News
Binghamton’s Newschannel 34 recently attended the Southern Tier DOD Cybersecurity Workshop presented by AIM and FuzeHub. The segment discusses the importance of cybersecurity for small and medium manufacturers, and how the most important thing that Cybersecurity protects is their reputation. For more information, and to view the segment, please visit Binghamton’s Newschannel 34 website.
MVCC’s Advanced Institute for Manufacturing Awarded Cybersecurity Grant
Mohawk Valley Community College’s Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) was awarded a $303,600 grant by the Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR) to help bring the state’s more than 1,600 manufacturers who are defense contractors into compliance related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171.…
