Manufacturing Support Resources

Bringing clients, partners, and manufacturing support resources together is another valuable benefit of working with MARN. We have carefully selected and endorsed the resources listed below due to their proven expertise in the manufacturing arena.

MARN continually looks for resources that address manufacturing’s current and future business needs. We are always ready to facilitate new relationships!

MARN’s business resources can help you:

Implement targeted marketing and sales strategies that expand brand awareness and reduce marketing costs
Expand sales territory throughout the North East via professional, cost-efficient representation of your company
Improve financial stability through budget planning, investing, grants, and funding
Reduce expenses through energy management, waste reduction, and lean manufacturing practices
Improve staff benefits and company protection while lowering costs
Network with non-competing businesses in your field to gain insight and stay abreast of the latest trends

MANA

MARN is a proud member of MANA, with Marnee currently serving a term on their board of directors. MANA, the Manufacturers’ Agents National Association, is an organization that facilitates stronger manufacturer/agent relationships. Educating global and national businesses, industry, and government, MANA promotes the importance of maintaining the integrity that defines a successful relationship between manufacturers and their agents.

Learn more about MANA: www.manaonline.org

NETAAC

MARN assists clients in facilitating an introduction to NETAAC (the New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center). NETAAC was formed to aid New England manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by import trade. Qualifying businesses receive financial assistance through a cost-sharing model that helps to fund business-building consulting projects. These projects can include marketing and positioning initiatives, e-commerce, lean manufacturing implementation, and ISO compliance and registration initiatives. Grant Funding is provided to NETAAC by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, under the Department of Commerce, through the national Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Firms program.

Learn more about NETAAC: www.netaac.org

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce

MARN is a proud member of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce—a proactive organization that lives by its motto, “Advancing the Regional Agenda through Business Leadership.” The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce represents the All-America City business community of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and the surrounding area. The Chamber is currently comprised of approximately 600 members, which encompasses a cross-section of our area’s businesses with representation from manufacturing, retail, service, bio-tech, and corporate businesses.

Learn more about the Greater Valley Chamber: www.greatervalleychamber.com

SMA

MARN is a proud member of the Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut. Also known as SMA, it was incorporated in 1949 as an organization that served to promote the cause of smaller manufacturing firms in all facets of their business organizations. Today, the SMA provides resources at monthly meetings which bring members topical and relevant information to help manufacturers thrive.

Learn more about SMA: www.sma-ct.com

KROHA Creative | Branding and Marketing

KROHA Creative improves branding and marketing through “focused media integration.” Seasoned Creative Consultant Dave Kroha provides innovative strategies and senior-level creative solutions for digital, print, websites, direct mail, and inbound and outbound marketing. Dave also brings a unique Direct Response Marketing pedigree to formulate campaigns that attract, engage, and generate value-delivering response.

To learn more about KROHA Creative/Dave Kroha, visit: www.KROHAcreative.com