WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes Brian Knapp, Manufacturing Sector Partnership Advisor at the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NHMEP), to the studio to explore the vital role manufacturing plays in the state’s economy.
Jeff and Brian discuss NHMEP’s core mission and its ongoing work supporting more than 1,700 New Hampshire-based manufacturers through operational training, workforce development, supply chain solutions, and technical expertise.
They also preview NH’s 24th Annual Advanced Manufacturing & High Technology Summit, taking place on October 9, 2026, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. Brian breaks down what attendees can expect, including industry networking, technological insights, succession planning strategy, and pathways to strengthening the local manufacturing talent pipeline.
