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1. University of MichiganOffice of the Vice President for Research
2. EDA University Center for Economic Diversification EDA Community Economic Adjustment Program Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Michigan Business: Surviving to Thriving IRLEE Assist Communities in Economic Recovery
3. The University of Michigan Center for Economic DiversificationWas established in 1978 to help the Michigan economy become more broadly based. A primary goal is to help communities and companies become more innovative, flexible, efficient, and globally competitive. IRLEE Assist Communities in Economic Recovery
4. The Community Economic Adjustment Program (CEAP) links communities that are experiencing significant socio-economic dislocation resulting from automotive plant closures to support services and/or funding opportunities available through federal, state, and non-profit resources. CEAP works with communities and local social service agencies to assist them in the proposal preparation process. IRLEE Assist Communities in Economic Recovery
7. University of Michigan
8. Automotive Manufacturing Assistance Program Pilot ProgramFor the State of Michigan only
10. Successful AMAP Pilot Expanded
11. AMAP End and Michigan Business: Surviving to Thriving (MB:S2T) Start Presently has 56 active firms
4,397 Michigan jobs in the 56 firms
$835 Million in total sales revenue
Identified over $1,700,000 of Client projects
Average Size Firm 80 Employees and $15M in sales
12. Michigan Business: Surviving to Thriving (MB:S2T) Current Client Base Presently has 17 active firms
645 Michigan jobs in the 17 firms
$161 Million in total sales revenue
Identified over $350,000 of Client projects
13. Michigan Business: Surviving to ThrivingMichigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth funded Eligibility
At-risk Michigan businesses between 25 - 500 employees
Been in Business for two years
Plans to strengthen their Michigan operations
14. Michigan Business: Surviving to Thriving Three Phases
Application phase
1-2 days
Free
Planning phase
2-8 weeks
$1,000 - $4,000
Implementation phase
2-3 Years
Up to 25,000 in matching funds (%50)
15. Michigan Business: Surviving to Thriving (MB:S2T) Application Phase
Interested firm fills out an application form
Submits 2 years of financial data and employment figures
MB:S2T reviews data
MB:S2T qualifies the firm onsite at IRLEE
Cost Share Agreement is Signed
16. MB:S2T PLANNING PHASE
Detailed financial review (ratio analysis)
Interview key executives and managers
Interview key labor leaders and select employees
Observe and evaluate operational processes
Document observations, key points, and recommendations on all functional aspects of the operations
Identify projects and define scopes of work
17. MB:S2T Implementation Phase
Implement projects identified in the planning phase
Arrange for outside professional help
University of Michigan contract the firms selection
University of Michigan pays 50% of the professional fees
Monitor performance
19. MARKETING
Market Research
Sales
New product development
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Lean Manufacturing
Productivity improvements
Quality certifications (ISO, TS)
FINANCIAL AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Customizing, implementing ERP systems and training
General Management training
WORKFORCE SKILLS
Computer and Equipment Training
General
20. Machine Company Client
21. Machine Company (cont.)
22. Printer Mfg.
23. MB:S2T and GLTAAC
24. Prior MB:S2T and GLTAAC Outreach Sources
25. MB:S2T and GLTAAC timing