News from the Metals Innovation Ecosystem

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MI2 Featured in Kentucky Economic Developers' Collaborative Blueprint

The new Collaborative Blueprint created by and for Kentucky's Economic Developers--a partnership between the Kentucky Association of Economic Developers and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development--features a case study about MI2 as a recent success story.

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MI2 CEO Attends Kentucky Association of Manufacturers' Board Meeting

Earlier this month, our CEO Vijay Kamineni attended the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers' Board Meeting in Frankfort, as a representative of MI2 on KAM's board. We thank KAM for their deep support and partnership!

Building Kentucky Highlights the Kentucky Metals Industry

Kentucky’s metals industry is attracting global interest and investment, as highlighted in a recent article by Building Kentucky. Our CEO Venkata Kamineni emphasizes the power of collaboration: "The competition is together competing with other regions, not with each other in the region. That’s where our strength is." Read more.

WKU News Highlights MI2 Sustainability Requests for Information

Thank you to Western Kentucky University for sharing our two new Requests for Information (RFIs) issued earlier this month on increasing recycling feedstock and increasing clean energy supply for the Kentucky metals industry. Responding entities are invited to shape our approach to sustainability. Deadline for responses: March 1, 2024. Confirm your intent to submit by February 16, 2024. Read more.

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Register for SECAT's Certificate in Aluminum Metallurgy Course 1: Aluminum Casting

From March 11th-15th, this course offers comprehensive training in aluminum casting techniques. Led by SECAT's experts, the course covers melting and casting processes for both shape and ingot casting. Specialized instruction from Dr. Alan Luo and David Weiss provides insights into high-pressure die casting, ICME, and sustainable casting methods. Designed for professionals in various roles, the course includes lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and covers topics such as alloy systems, melting, shape casting, and testing methods. Held at SECAT's facilities in Kentucky, registration includes course materials and lunch. Register today.

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Supply Chain Expo at Murray State University

On Wednesday, March 13th, join the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY-MEP) for a regional Supply Chain Expo in Murray, KY! The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Curris Center on the Murray State University (MSU) campus. This event is co-hosted by KY-MEP, the School of Engineering at Murray State, and Haas HFO-Midwest. It will include panel discussions and networking with manufacturers in the metals and plastics industries. Following the panel discussions, there will a B2B networking session to connect small and mid-sized companies with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers. Contact MI2 Director of Strategic Communications Sam Ford at sam.ford@mi2ky.org if you are interested in attending.

The 36th Annual Kentucky Human Resource Update

The Kentucky Chamber is presenting its 36th Annual Kentucky Human Resource Update event on April 10-11, 2024, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton and UK Coldstream in Lexington. This event offers HR professionals the latest information on a wide variety of key human resource topics, including FMLA, ADA, GINA, COBRA, HIPAA, immigration, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, the Affordable Care Act and more. Attendees will be updated on the latest legal developments and will gain a greater understanding of their effects on day-to-day issues in the workplace. This two-day course is consistently rated by attendees as one of the Chamber’s top training seminars. Find more here.

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MI2's COO and Platinum Member North American Stainless to present at The Kentucky Innovator Challenge 2024

MI2 is excited to announce our COO Summer Goldman will be presenting at this year's Kentucky Innovator Challenge, along with platinum MI2 member North American Stainless. Join MI2 at this event, hosted by UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky! Be sure to join the challenge on Thursday, April 11, from 8:30 AM-6:30 PM ET. Register today here. Check out the agenda and presenters here.

The 9th Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit

Join the Kentucky Chamber’s 9th Annual Kentucky Workforce Summit May 14-15 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY. This event attracts the area's leaders in business, education, workforce, and government. The environment creates a prime opportunity to reach and interact with leaders who are eager to learn and are open to partnership. Find more here.