Advanced Institute for Manufacturing

05/14/2026

Exhibitor registration is closing soon: reserve your booth for Vitality in the Valley today! 🚜🌱

FuzeHub is building a vibrant mix of exhibitors, and we want your industry represented. If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now’s the time to lock in your spot and be part of a dynamic event that brings farm-grown goods and factory-built solutions under one roof.

Why exhibit?
🟩 Showcase and sell your products to a wide audience of attendees, buyers, and media
🟩 Connect directly with new customers and generate real-time sales
🟩 Network at our exclusive evening reception on June 2 with other top-tier NYS businesses
🟩 Gain exposure through FuzeHub’s marketing channels

Booth space is limited - secure your spot now: https://fuzehub.com/viv2026-exhibitor-application/

04/29/2026

🌱 Join FuzeHub at Vitality in the Valley: Farm to Factory

This June 2–3 in Herkimer, NY, leaders from agriculture, food, beverage, and manufacturing will come together to explore innovation, strengthen supply chains, and build new partnerships across New York State.

Looking to showcase your business?
🐓 Exhibitor opportunities are now available—connect directly with buyers, suppliers, and industry partners.

🍽️ Plus, exhibitors and sponsors are invited to an exclusive networking reception featuring NYS food & beverage pairings.

📅 June 2–3, 2026
📍 Herkimer, NY

Learn more & get involved: https://fuzehub.com/viv2026/

03/13/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭!

Join AIM, OrbitalFire and Fuzehub on Wednesday, March 18th for an exclusive half-day, in-person workshop designed specifically for smaller manufacturers in the DoD supply chain.

Register today:
https://learnmore.orbitalfire.com/cmmc-crash-course-utica

Event at a glance:
1️⃣ We’ll cut through the hype to explain:
- What CMMC really requires (and what it doesn’t)
- Where manufacturers typically get stuck
- What “being ready” realistically looks like at different stages

2️⃣ From there, we’ll get practical:
- How manufacturers are paying for CMMC (grants, budgeting strategies, and common mistakes)
- Who you actually need involved, and who you don’t, to move forward without chaos
- How to avoid overbuying tools, overengineering solutions, or trusting the wrong advice

3️⃣ The session wraps with a panel discussion where we will tackle your questions, real obstacles, and real-world lessons learned.

03/12/2026

Exciting news for a great local manufacturer. Always a great experience to partner with Casestry 📱💡

Casestry, a Herkimer-based print-on-demand company, shipped 1.2 million products in 2025 and continues expanding its workforce and production capacity.

02/23/2026

Are you a smaller manufacturer in the DoD supply chain? Then make sure to join our upcoming cybersecurity workshop with OrbitalFire & FuzeHub: 𝑫𝑶𝑵'𝑻 𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑰𝑪: 𝑨 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏-𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝑴𝑴𝑪 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒐𝑫 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒓𝒔.

📅Wednesday, March 18 10 - 1pm
📍 MVCC ThiNCubator: 326 Broad Street Utica, NY 13501
🔗Register Here: https://learnmore.orbitalfire.com/cmmc-crash-course-utica

02/05/2026

From automation to workforce wins, Mohawk Valley–based Casestry is scaling smart with support from the NY MEP partnership.

Big impact. Local roots. 💪🌱

Read more: https://aim-mep.org/mohawk-valley-based-casestry-drives-innovation-and-growth-through-ny-mep-partnership/

01/19/2026

Thinking about expanding your business globally? 🌐 Join our free webinar and learn the essentials of import/export from industry experts!

➤ Mercedes Sanchez-Moore (New York SBDC) – Export readiness & key fundamentals

➤ John Tracy (U.S. Department of Commerce) – Landed cost, FTA Tariff Tool & trade resources

➤ Kathryn Bamberger (Empire State Development) – Trade services & support programs

🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and grow your business globally. Reserve your spot today at https://suny-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WJ3ME0r-T5iEbABWSZBpWA #/registration

12/09/2025

💡In partnership with the Mohawk Valley’s Regional Technology Development Center, National Grid offers Manufacturing Productivity Programs designed to help local manufacturers streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive growth.

Eligible projects include:
✅ Lean manufacturing initiatives
✅ Process improvements
✅ Operational enhancements (shop floor or office)

Grant opportunities:
󠁯•󠁏󠁏 Productivity projects: up to $15,000 or 40% of project costs
󠁯•󠁏󠁏 Growth projects: up to $15,000 or 50% of project costs
󠁯•󠁏󠁏 Combined projects: up to $40,000 or 60% of project costs

National Grid natural gas customers in the Mohawk Valley (who are outside National Grid’s electric service territory): Apply here for the Natural Gas Manufacturing Productivity Program: https://www.shovelready.com/application.asp

National Grid electric customers in the Mohawk Valley: Apply here for the Electric Manufacturing Productivity Program (EMPP): https://www.shovelready.com/application.asp

12/03/2025

With more people discovering our work than ever, we thought it was a great time to answer some FAQs. Get to know AIM: supporting Mohawk Valley manufacturers at every turn.
⚙️Learn more at https://aim-mep.org/

11/18/2025

𝐀𝐈𝐌 𝐱 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞: 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫

What does it look like when a fast-growing local manufacturer strengthens compliance, improves efficiency, and builds a stronger workforce, all at once?

For Utica Coffee Roasting Company, it meant partnering with AIM to redesign their roasting facility, meet HACCP and FDA requirements, and equip their supervisors with the training needed to support long-term growth.

☕️ Read how this Mohawk Valley favorite is investing in its people, its processes, and its future: https://aim-mep.org/case-studies/