Jason Koperniak, center, business development and co-owner of B &B Micro Manufacturing in Adams, stands with state Sen. Paul Feeney, D-Foxborough, co-chair of the Massachusetts Legislative
Manufacturing Caucus, left, and state Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy, D-Franklin, co-chair of the Legislature’s
Manufacturing Caucus, right, at the state’s 8th Annual Manufacturing Mash-Up at Polar Park on Tuesday, September 19.
B&B Micro Manufacturing Recognized At Manufacturing Awards Ceremony
WORCESTER — B&B Micro Manufacturing has been recognized for its leadership skills and dedication to Massachusetts' manufacturing industry.
The Adams-based company, which is one of the largest micro-manufacturing businesses in the country, was presented with a citation from the Massachusetts State Senate at an awards ceremony during 8th Annual Massachusetts Manufacturing Awards Ceremony held in the DCU Club at Polar Park in Worcester.
State Senator Paul Mark, D-Becket, nominated B&B Micro Manufacturing.
"B&B Micro Manufacturing is an exciting local company finding success by tackling one of the most important issues of the day, the need for quality affordable housing," said Senator Mark. "I applaud the company for their good work supporting our region through innovation, partnership with the community, and manufacturing a great product right here in Massachusetts."
The event was held on Tuesday, Sept. 19 and hosted by the Legislature's Manufacturing Caucus, which is co-chaired by State Senator Paul Feeney, Foxborough, and state Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy, Franklin.
"Manufacturing is a pillar of our state economy, and these grant awards will ensure this sector continues
to thrive." said Senator Feeney.
Sponsored by MassMEP and MassTech Collaborative, this was the third time the event was held at Polar Park.
This year's Mash-Up was the largest in the history of the event with more than 1,500 people in attendance. The statewide manufacturing celebration connects members of the manufacturing community together to collaborate, build partnerships, exchange ideas, and celebrate innovation in priority, high-growth industries.
Representative Roy said that manufacturing output in the state is at its highest level in history and accounts for about 10 percent of the economy and employs about 7 percent of the workforce with $56 billion in manufactured goods exported from Massachusetts each year.
"During the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, we celebrated 68 manufacturing awardees from across the state of Massachusetts. These are truly great companies who make our economy soar and contribute to these statistics," said Representative Roy. "These manufacturers are examples of what it means to make it in Massachusetts."
Christine Nolan, Director for the Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Kathie Mahoney, President and CEO of MassMEP offered remarks at the ceremony along with Brooke Thomson, President of AIM. Senate President Karen E. Spilka and Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Yvonne Hao addressed the audience via pre-recorded video.
The Manufacturing Caucus was formed in August 2014 and includes 71 legislators from all over the state. Lawmakers focus on training for manufacturing employees; encouraging innovation by helping start-ups access resources; and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in key manufacturing sectors.
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Adams Theater Presents Community Movement Workshop
ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater with Fern Katz will present a community movement workshop Sunday, August 4 at 4 P.M., as part of Katz's residency at The Adams Incubator.
The workshop is free and community members are welcome to attend.
"When Paths Cross," a multi-disciplinary collaborative formed by Fern Katz and collaborators, blends dance, theater, acrobatics and circus. Katz works with questions of human interaction /communication and simple, mundane situations which will tell a deep and complex story about the characters as well as the contradictions of the human condition. Her creations use dark humor, surrealism, and an excavation of the subconscious on stage.
Fern Katz is a touring member of Ordem do O (Portugal), creator of dance-theater project LIVING DOLLS, and has presented her work at various venues, including Jacob's Pillow. Previously, danced in the works of Sharon Fridman, Olga Rabetskaya, Rebecca Pappas, and many others.
When Paths Cross was Artist-in-Residence at Estufa Plataforma Cultural (Portugal), Keshet Makers Experience (New Mexico), The Foundry Theater (MA), and performed in Westfest Dance Festival and Spark Theatre Festival (NYC).
This work is part of the residency programming this season at the Adams Incubator, which invites artists to use the theater's physical space to develop bold, original works that foster cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Artists-in-residence present performances, and organize open rehearsals, talkbacks, or community workshops. The Adams Incubator is supported by an Arts Build Community Integration Grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
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