BUSINESS MEMO: MTRC PARTNERSHIP

Southeast Missouri State University and Missouri Enterprise (MAMTC-Missouri) have formed a partnership to manage the Manufacturing Technology Resource Center (MTRC) at Southeast Missouri State University. This partnership will support the MTRC to better serve manufacturers in Southeast Missouri.

The MTRC's mission is to improve the competitiveness and productivity of small- and medium-sized manufacturers. This goal is accomplished by providing technical assistance, seminars and training. Additionally, manufacturers are encouraged to learn and train their employees through the use of manufacturing simulation and motor management software.

The MTRC is a part of the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University. The MTRC was established in 1997 in cooperation with AmerenUE. Dr. Randy Shaw, dean of the School of Polytechnic Studies, says the partnership between Southeast and Missouri Enterprise MAMTC-Missouri will be advantageous to industry in the area.

Missouri Enterprise is part of a nationwide network of 76 manufacturing extension partnership centers that work with manufacturers across the country to provide hands-on business and technical assistance to help them reach their performance and profitability goals.