Hello everyone! I’m Gicell Aleman, a second year Manufacturing Engineer with Valmet Flow Control in Shrewsbury, MA and an SME member since 2018. I am also serving as a representative on the 2023 SME Member Council. A little about my SME journey…I started in my undergrad at Indiana Institute of Technology  attending an engineering class and my ... more

Small and Medium Enterprises, or SMEs, play a massive role in the economy, particularly in developing countries. SMEs account for most of the small to medium businesses in a local area and are one of the most significant contributors to job creation.     Not only that, but they make up 90% of businesses worldwide, as well as contributing 50% of ... more

Hello my fellow SME colleagues and friends! I'm  Farhad Ghadamli ,  CAM-F, lead engineer with Dm3d Technology LLC, and one of your  2023-24 SME Member Council representatives . It's a great pleasure to share some of the lessons I've learned after serving two years as chair of one of the largest SME chapters, Oakland-Macomb Chapter 69 , located in Metro ... more

The retail business is one of the significant fields of industry that helps the country's economy and presents additional workplaces for people. It's also a good line of business if you plan to start your own business in your city.  If you've wanted to start your own business but don't know where to start, you're in the right place. Here's a helpful guide ... more

Hello! I am Greg Harris , your 2023 chair of the SME Member Council . The council was created in the fall of 2003 to lead the member engagement activities of SME's volunteer networks. We are responsible for helping this organization recognize and meet the membership’s needs in this rapidly changing manufacturing environment. We volunteer to help meet ... more

Welcome to our new professional members, emerging professionals and postsecondary students who joined in February! Please feel free to visit the Member Directory to search by their name(s) and start connecting with them. PROFESSIONALS & EMERGING PROFESSIONALS William Norman, Additive Engineering Tech, Vermeer Blair Kauzlarich, ... more

Introduction Small business owners often have a lot to worry about. You have to run your own business and make sure everything is running smoothly--and that can be difficult. But there are some things you can do to help yourself out: get an FHA loan ! How to Get an FHA Loan The process of getting an FHA loan is the same as it is for a conventional loan. You will ... more

In his January 2023 From the Desk... column, SME Member Council Representative Jacob Rahdarian shares his thoughts on paying it forward as an SME member and how it adds more value to your network. more

Personal loans can be a powerful tool for financing a business . Business owners can use this loan option to cover everything from startup costs to expansion expenses. Thus, it's essential to understand how personal loans work and the potential traps that can come along with them. How Beneficial Personal Loans Are for Businesses  Before discussing ... more

During November, we were happy to welcome 93 professional members, eight emerging professionals and 100 students as new SME members. Please join us in welcoming them to SME and start networking today!  PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS Ihsaan Ajamu, Manufacturing Engineer, Ford Motor Sterling Plant TC05A  Bryan Albrecht, EdD, President & CEO, Gateway ... more