EMPOWERING ARIZONA MANUFACTURERS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP) mission is to make every Arizona manufacturer the most successful business it can be. Combine NIST MEP’s national manufacturing network with Arizona Commerce Authority’s unrelenting drive to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy and you have a partnership that delivers powerful results.

OUR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

AZ MEP delivers operational and business solutions, hands-on assistance and concreate advise and training.

Continuous Process Improvement

Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance

Supply Chain Optimization

Quality Management Systems

Workforce

Organizational Excellence

Advanced Manufacturing

Business Setup Support

Safety Programs & Management

2025 FISCAL YEAR IMPACTS

1,132

jobs created
or retained

$80.5M

new and
retained sales

$40.4M

new client
investments

$14.3M

total cost
savings

MONTHLY EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

AZ MEP monthly events cover a variety of business topics uniquely designed to improve the business needs of manufacturers. View All Events & Workshops

Production Management Training

A hands-on program crafted to empower managers with the skills to enhance team performance and build accountability.

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Leadership Development Program

This program consists of six essential classes for new leaders to learn the soft skills needed to succeed.

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Lean Green Belt Certification

The course empowers company leaders to both support improvement efforts and become advocates for change.

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Who We Are

The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP) is part of the National MEP Network, a national effort to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. AZ MEP experts can help with strategic planning, sales and marketing, financial modeling, cash flow management, leadership, organizational development, cybersecurity and other areas of your business.

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Success Stories

Arizona manufacturers partner with AZ MEP to solve real production challenges, strengthen operations and scale growth.

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Industry Insights

Manufacturers partner with AZ MEP to navigate services, collaborate effectively and get the most value from every engagement.

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