Program name: Manufacturing Innovation Center (VMIC)
Host: James Madison University (JMU) and Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology
State(s): Virginia
Main office location: Harrisonburg
Eligibility: Virginia enterpreneurs, small businesses and manufacturers in technology fields
Types of assistance offered: Business Advice, Mentoring, Other Assistance, Technical Assistance
Email address: vmic@jmu.edu
Web address: http://www.jmu.edu/vmic/
Program description: Virginia's Manufacturing Innovation Center (VMIC) was recently established by the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT). Sponsored by James Madison University (JMU), the center will serve traditional collegiate groups, community colleges, K-12 schools, and industrial partners of the center. One of the key strategic goals of the center will be providing access to existing and new advanced manufacturing technology for small manufacturers in Virginia. The Center will provide technical service to existing small manufacturing companies throughout the state and particularly in the western region surrounding JMU. The center will help the region build strong economic foundations with a high-quality, well-trained workforce, accessible technology and modern business practices, and forward-looking infrastructure, while improving the quality of life and maintaining strong economic development programs.
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