David Carter, Executive Director of Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC)

In this podcast episode, Harold King, President of the Council of Industry, sits down with David Carter, Executive Director of Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC).Founded in 1988 and based in Newburgh, New York, MTEC is part of the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, dedicated to offering engineering consulting, capital access, and a broad network of resources to manufacturers across the Hudson Valley. David discusses the evolution of MTEC from its earlier days as the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center and shares insights into the organization's work with both established and startup manufacturers. David also brings his extensive background in business development, including roles at General Electric, to his current role. He explains how his experience in product development, market strategy, and business growth informs his approach to helping local manufacturers tackle challenges and seize opportunities. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the importance of workforce development, the increasing need for cybersecurity, and trends in advanced materials and sustainability. David also touches on the diverse team at MTEC and the organization's ongoing efforts to reach more manufacturers in the region. Tune in to learn more about how MTEC supports the manufacturing community and discover what’s on the horizon for this vital organization.For more information about MTEC, check out their website at mfgtec.org.--The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community. For more information about the Council of Industry visit our website at councilofindustry.org.

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Meet the people behind the products. For more than a century The Council of Industry has been supporting Hudson Valley manufacturers. Through training, advocacy, networking, information, workforce development and more The Council of Industry helps its member grow and prosper in and increasingly complicated global marketplace. From semi-conductors to Jet engine turbines – from apple pie filling to smoked salmon – from cosmetics to high definition micro displays – Council members make the products that make the world run.Through our podcast we introduce listeners to the people who own, work in, and support these businesses, businesses that together are the Council of Industry. We learn about their products and career paths. We learn about their leadership styles and their passion for their work. We learn about their challenges and their opportunities. In the process we learn more about manufacturing and why it is such a vital sector of our economy- vital to our region’s prosperity, our security and our future.We hope you enjoy listening and getting to know the people behind the products. If you have suggestions for people who are part of the Hudson Valley manufacturing community who you would like to know more about or think our listeners would enjoy hearing from please let us know by emailing jhansen@councilofindustry.org.