Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Highlights Upcoming Webinars On Sustainable Metals, Bioindustrial Manufacturing; Small Business, Ag Funding Opportunities

The Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program is highlight three upcoming webinars on sustainable metals and bioindustrial manufacturing and small business funding opportunities--

-- April 18:  Metals Reimagined: Sustainable Production Techniques for the Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing Industries: This webinar will highlight strategies that manufacturers can employ to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, the use of hazardous materials, and the pollution generated by their facility.

-- April 30: BioMADE: Strengthening the Domestic Bioindustrial Manufacturing Ecosystem: This webinar will review current trends in biomanufacturing with BioMADE, a non-profit Manufacturing Innovation Institute supported by the Department of Defense, which is working to enable domestic bioindustrial research, commercialization, and manufacturing at all scales.

-- May 2: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Ag & Small Businesses with USDA REAP Grant: This webinar, hosted by PennTAP and Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), aims to empower PA Agricultural Producers and Small Businesses seeking guidance, support, and funding opportunities.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program website to learn more about the assistance available to small businesses.

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[Posted: April 1, 2024]


4/8/2024

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