1. Introducing Alaska’s MEP Center: Erik Obrien, MAKE Director SWAMC 1 out of 21

2. Manufacture Alaska Extension – MAKE SWAMC is Alaska designated MEP New model for MEP in Alaska – Not standalone – Built on partnership of existing organizations Identifies strengths for targeted partnership – Processing sector services Sea Grant – Geographic Reach Southeast Conference Anchorage Economic Development Corporation 2 of 21

3. What is a MEP Center? Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) All 50 states have a MEP Center Part of the national NIST MEP Program 3 of 21

4. All 50 MEP Centers objectives: Grow Revenue Efficiency Improvements Value-Added Initiatives 4 of 21

5. Tech Transfer and Best Practices Growth Services – products and markets Lean Manufacturing – total quality management Workforce Development – networking Tech Transfer and Best Practices Growth Services – products and markets Lean Manufacturing – total quality management Workforce Development – networking Nationwide Common Core Strength & Strategies 5 of 21

6. Alaska’s MEP Center 6 of 21

7. MAKE Center F ederal Dollars to Alaska 7of 21

8. Alaska’s MEP objectives: Expand geographical reach and services by establishing new strategic partnerships that bring federal dollars to Alaska by: Growing Revenue Efficiency Improvements Value-Added Initiatives 8 of 21

9. What makes Alaska Manufacturing unique? Manufacturers in Alaska Primarily seafood processing and natural resources Challenges Energy costs, geography, relative density of infrastructure, and distance to market Opportunities Abundant resources, stranded energy potential Anchored economic tenants: Alaska Native Corporations, CDQ Fishing Conglomerates and resource companies 9 of 21

10. Why fits with Statewide leader in manufacturing – Seafood processing SWAMC focuses on Economic Development – Partnerships and membership – Data and research Nimble flexible organizational structure Statewide leader in manufacturing – Seafood processing SWAMC focuses on Economic Development – Partnerships and membership – Data and research Nimble flexible organizational structure 10 of 21

11. is a growing network… MAP Seafood Processing Training: Better Process Control Smoked Salmon Business Class Lean practices – Just In Time Quality Control and Safety Training – HAACP MAP Seafood Processing Training: Better Process Control Smoked Salmon Business Class Lean practices – Just In Time Quality Control and Safety Training – HAACP Expand markets in Southeast Identify manufacturing needs in Southeast Research Expand markets in Southeast Identify manufacturing needs in Southeast Research Houses staff for MAKE Program Identifying GAP analysis Coordinator of technical support and services Coordinator of events Economic data Houses staff for MAKE Program Identifying GAP analysis Coordinator of technical support and services Coordinator of events Economic data Needs Assessment for Rail belt Marketing and outreach strategy Needs Assessment for Rail belt Marketing and outreach strategy 11 of 21

12. Quentin Fong Seafood Marketing Specialist Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center 12 of 21

13. Marine Advisory Program 13 of 21

14. Vision Alaska will sustain its vibrant marine, coastal, and watershed ecosystems, with strong coastal communities and people who make decisions using science-based and traditional knowledge for the social and economic benefit of all Alaskans. Mission Alaska Sea Grant’s mission is to enhance the wise use and conservation of Alaska’s marine, coastal, and watershed resources through research, education, and extension. 14 of 21

15. The four national focus areas are: Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Resilient Communities and Economies Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development 15 of 21

16. MAP Outreach ResearchEducation 16 of 21

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18. Focus on Partnership Capacity and specialty expansion Lower operating costs Ability to focus on localized advantages – Universities – ARDORS – CDQ’s – Alaska Native Corporations – Core businesses Capacity and specialty expansion Lower operating costs Ability to focus on localized advantages – Universities – ARDORS – CDQ’s – Alaska Native Corporations – Core businesses 18 of 21

19. GAP Analysis Capacity Building Guide MAKE Activities Where solutions are needed Alaska Value Added Manufacturing Activities Improving Best Practices Marketing Training Financial support Lean practices Alaska Value Added Manufacturing Activities Improving Best Practices Marketing Training Financial support Lean practices 19 of 21

20. Long-Term Goals: Creating solutions from GAP Analysis in Alaska – Core Value Software Technical training opportunities – Lean Manufacturing – Seafood processing Market potential – Mariculture: Oysters, Kelp Technology transfer & best practices Pipeline of Ideas - innovation and start-ups Expand Partner Network – fiscal investors 20 of 21

21. Connecting State Centers with National Network Tab Wilkins – National Institute of Standards and Technology-NIST – Manufacturing Extension Partnership - MEP 21 of 21