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Saying that your business needs a loan can be met with different opinions among your peers. Many will say it's a bad idea, especially if you're a startup. Well, that's just the naysayers' opinion. In general, people feel that loans are bad for your business. However, that's not true at all.  There are many reasons you should take out a business loan to ...

Women in Manufacturing President Allison Grealis and former SME CEO and Executive Director Sandra Bouckley recently teamed up to co-author an article celebrating Women's History Month.   March is Women’s History Month. This annual observation gives us the chance to honor the many contributions women have made to manufacturing throughout this ...

This year, SME Media will again profile 30 young trailblazers, in its 30 Under 30. The main criteria for a nomination are: Nominees must be no older than 30 as of Dec. 31, 2021 People in the manufacturing business People doing manufacturing research People teaching manufacturing trades or manufacturing engineering Students (K-12 and above) ...

Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day celebrate the contributions of female leaders and innovators both past and present who have had a positive impact on society and across industries. SME celebrates the achievements of women who have chosen a career in manufacturing and continues to drive our industry forward. In particular, we ...

Ever wonder how you can get more involved in SME with very little time commitment? If you say yes, we have a unique opportunity for you as an SME Champion! What's an SME Champion? An SME Champion* is an important volunteer role that's designed to help other members successfully find the solutions they need as quickly as possible through SME Connect, our ...

Apply today to serve on the SME Board of Directors and Member Council in 2022-23!   SME BOARD OF DIRECTORS The SME Board of Directors is elected by the entire voting membership of SME. The board is made up of leaders from industry, academia and research whose varied backgrounds represent years of experience from a wide array of manufacturing ...

We are excited to announce that on Jan. 1, 2021, Robert Willig will assume responsibilities as SME’s next executive director and CEO. Get to know the person who will lead SME in supporting and advancing manufacturing in the years to come. →  Meet Our New CEO →  View the Press Release Please join us in welcoming Bob Willig to SME!  

Buying equipment to keep your manufacturing business run smoothly can get very expensive. However, equipment financing can help you with that. There are a variety of options you can decide on to fund the equipment your manufacturing business needs. Benefits of Equipment Financing Equipment financing is an advantage because it can save ...

Debt consolidation transforms multiple debts into a single monthly payment. This is an excellent option for those who have many debts and want to reorganize their payment schedules, interest rates, and fees into one. Through debt consolidation, you can take control of your debts and manage them correctly.    In the US, for example, debt is one of the ...

The 2020 SME International Director and Member Council elections are now complete. The results have been received from EZVoteOnline, the agency designated to function as the Tellers Committee. The election results are attached for your information.  The following individuals have been elected to serve as SME International Directors from ...