No, that is not a typo . . . it’s drones, not crones that you are likely to see hovering overhead this Halloween. And US drone registrations are skyrocketing (paronomasia groan, I know): 866,102 Drones Registered 343,126 Commercial Drones Registered 519,441 Recreational Drones Registered 3,535 Paper Registrations 246,207 Remote Pilots Certified UAS Quarterly Activity Reports[i] […]

by Tom Bugnitz, CEO Bob Dylan used to sing, “the times, they are a-changin’.” And I can’t help but think that is exactly what is happening for the manufacturing industry, and it’s very exciting. Over the course of my tenure at Manufacturer’s Edge, we have worked alongside some of the nation’s greatest manufacturers, innovators, and […]

On July 20th, Tom Bugnitz announced to the Manufacturer’s Edge Board of Directors that he would be retiring on October 15th of this year. Tom has been the CEO since August 6, 2012, and is only the second person to lead Manufacturer’s Edge. During his tenure as CEO, federal funding for the Colorado MEP Center increased […]

Who We Are Manufacturer’s Edge (ME) is a private-non-profit consulting company serving Colorado manufacturers for the past twenty-five years as the U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for Colorado. We are a mission-driven non-profit run like a business and are a progressive consulting company evolving a new model for client engagement. As […]

My personal stretch goal this year is to follow Eleanor Roosevelt’s advice: “Do one thing every day that scares you.” It’s a way of regaining a sense of control when it feels as though so much (climate, cost of living, health, social mores) is spinning out of control. Thankfully, I’ve managed to push facing my […]

Back on the road and in the air to visit family, friends, and favorite vistas! The national parks in Utah are busy but not impossible. I visited Arches two days in a row with just one car ahead of me going through the gate. Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon were just as easy. Denver International […]

Flyfishing in Colorado rivers is a spring/summer delight, whether or not the fish bite. A license for in-state residents (of a certain age) is equivalent to two venti lattes and practicing wrist-flicks is a pleasant relief from tapping a keyboard. ‘Tis the season for fishing tournaments for those seeking a monetary return on investments in […]

Manufacturer’s Edge (ME) is a private-non-profit group serving Colorado businesses and industry for the past twenty-five (25) years. ME is looking for a creative and high-performing individual based in Colorado who can lead, manage, expand, and strengthen our Revenue Growth Team. The ideal candidate has “heads-down” sales experience and at least ten (10) years of […]

With the exception of committed survivalists, we all rely on third-party providers to cover basic needs for food, shelter, clothing—and technology. And although most of us have a pretty good grasp of what we are looking for with respect to food, shelter, and clothing, our confidence with respect to technology providers is shakier. All too […]