The New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NYMEP) is achieving measurable results as it helps the state’s small-to-medium manufacturers become more competitive. Across New York State’s 62 counties, no other program offers as much support to small and mid-sized manufacturers as NYMEP does.
NY MEP measures the results of its efforts by analyzing independent, third-party survey data that is collected on behalf of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a national network of which NY MEP is a part. Surveys are sent directly to NY MEP clients, who then answer a series of questions about the economic impact of the services they receive.
Economic Impacts and Return on Investment
For the most recent five-year period for which data is available, NY MEP delivered over $7.6 billion in economic impacts. This reporting period (2019-2023) includes the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a significant economic downturn. The survey data includes company cost savings, increased and retained sales, capital expenditures, and funds acquired. Manufacturing is cost-sensitive and capital-intensive, but NY MEP clients increased their competitiveness and invested in their future.
As part of its 4,425 projects with the state’s manufacturers, NY MEP supported the creation and retention of 32,766 jobs. This is another significant metric because of the wage differential between manufacturing and non-manufacturing employment. According to Zip Recruiter, the average entry-level manufacturing salary in NYS was $34/hour as of February 27, 2025. That’s significantly higher than the average NYS salary of $25/hour for workers in all industries across all experience levels.
NY MEP is credited with creating or saving 1 job for every $1,490 in government funding. Much of this funding comes from the federal government, but New York State also contributes to the NY MEP program, which benefits all New Yorkers in terms of good-paying jobs and strong communities.
How NY MEP Powers the Manufacturing Industry
NY MEP provides critical services and expert guidance through its statewide center and ten regional centers. Small-to-medium manufacturers that work with NY MEP can:
- Improve workflow and increase productivity and cost savings
- Accelerate modernization and adoption of advanced technologies
- Upskill their workforce and attract talent
- Improve market competitiveness and find new markets
- Develop strategies to address market challenges
- Enhance technological and production capabilities
NY MEP invites New York State manufacturers to contact us for assistance.
