Education Partners
SCMEP's Manufacturing Education program, in partnership with the South Carolina Technical College system, provides training courses and informational events to manufacturers throughout the State of South Carolina.
Government Partners
SCMEP also partners with governmental agencies and affiliated organizations to ensure provision of cutting edge research and advisory services.- SC Chamber of Commerce
- SC Department of Commerce
- SC Economic Developers Association
- ECI FindNewMarkets
- SC Small Business Development Center
- SC Women’s Business Center
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- NIST MEP
South Carolina Lean Alliance
SCMEP is the leading provider of lean solutions to South Carolina manufacturers and coordinates five Lean Alliances in the state.
Questline
QuestLine is a complimentary service SCMEP makes available to current clients providing them with technical, business research and information assistance. This high-value, no-charge resource features:
- Informational & Resource Newsletters – Bi-monthly online newsletters examining technical and business issues important to you and your company - how to lower costs, improve productivity, reduce energy, or simply find new business; as well as online links to:
- eLibrary – An online collection of articles, links, tips and guides linked with over 500 government and associations information and resources, more than 500 energy-related documents, and more than 2,000 energy-related archived inquires.
- Ask-an-Expert Hotline – A one-on-one connection online or by toll-free number to a team of highly responsive industrial and process engineers, technicians, economic development professionals, and researchers and librarians providing company and industry profiles and comprehensive, confidential and fast answers to any industry-related question - from how to reduce overhead costs in your manufacturing plant to finding the nearest workforce development organization in your area. 90% of Hotline request are answered in 48 hours.
- Energy Tools & Calculators – Online facility audit tools and industry benchmark data to help you monitor and manage your company’s energy use.
To receive Questline assistance, register and a representative will contact you to discuss your needs.