We’re grateful to Louisville Business First for featuring our appointment of Bob Eviston as the new Chairman of our Board. With over 30 years of experience in the metals industry, Bob brings invaluable leadership as we continue driving innovation and sustainability in Kentucky

Behind every beam, bracket, and bolt—there’s a Kentuckian. More than 36,000 people in our state work in the 250+ metals-related businesses that keep our economy moving. Let’s hear it for the people building the future, one piece at a time. 🛠️ ❤️ #MI2 #MetalsInnovation

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We’re honored to be featured in The Lane Report, highlighting Kentucky’s growing role as a global leader in metals manufacturing. With a $34B economic footprint, strong wages, and more than 36,000 Kentuckians employed in metals-related careers, the industry is a powerhouse for

Metals companies in Kentucky — looking for funding? We’ve got you covered. Whether you're advancing a project or diving into new research, we’ve compiled a list of grant opportunities with upcoming deadlines that could be the perfect fit. Check them out here:

We were honored to welcome representatives from the Québec Government Office in New York to MI2 this week to explore the growing Kentucky–Québec partnership. With Québec as the No. 1 producer of primary aluminum in North America—accounting for 70% of total production—the synergy

Join us in welcoming Jerilyn Bristow to MI2! With a background in B2B sales and education, Jerilyn brings sharp strategy, strong relationships, and powerful storytelling to our growing team. She’ll focus on expanding MI2’s membership and sharing our mission across Kentucky and

Big news from Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM), MI2, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership — Pre-registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Kentucky Industry Conference happening October 27-29 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY! Be the first in the know: pre-register today to

Please welcome Aseia Colles to the MI2 team! Aseia joins us as Project Coordinator, bringing 10+ years of experience in higher ed and workforce development—most recently leading apprenticeship programs at Ivy Tech in Indiana. She’s passionate about creating real opportunity

The Metals Innovation Initiative joined our partners at CREATE: Central Region Ecosystem for Arts, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, Western Kentucky University, and BG Area Chamber of Commerce today at the WKU Innovation Campus Campus as Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talked about the importance of early childhood education for

Calling all Kentucky metals employers! We’re launching the MI2 Employer Collaborative—a new, employer-led effort to build smarter, stronger workforce pathways into metals manufacturing. Your first step? Join us for a one-day kickoff retreat on June 18 in Elizabethtown. This is

In May, MI2 was excited to take part in the SCK LAUNCH Job Fair in Bowling Green, KY, where we previewed our planned metals career bridge apprenticeship program designed for high school seniors in South Central Kentucky. The event brought together students, educators, and

We were thankful to welcome members from the Québec Government Office in New York to MI2 to explore potential partnerships in the metals sector. This collaboration aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both regions to advance sustainable and innovative manufacturing

Big day in Frankfort. Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear, state leaders, and top metals executives joined MI2 for the second annual Metals Executive Roundtable—and the message was clear: Kentucky’s metals industry is a powerhouse on the rise. • $38B annual economic impact • 36,000+

Innovation is only real when it meets a real problem. That’s why the MI2 Innovation Search is now a two-track competition — showcasing both Problem Statements from Kentucky’s manufacturers AND Innovative Solutions from those ready to make an impact. 🏁 Applications open NOW

We are ready for KYIC 2025. Are you? Join MI2 and our partners October 27–29 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington for Kentucky’s premier manufacturing and innovation event. We’re proud to co-host this gathering alongside Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM), bringing together

Innovation is only real when it meets a real problem. That’s why the MI2 Innovation Search is now a two-track competition — showcasing both Problem Statements from Kentucky’s manufacturers AND Innovative Solutions from those ready to make an impact. 🏁 Applications open NOW

One of MI2's most critical mission objectives is helping improve workforce recruitment across Kentucky. As part of that, we are helping to create and establish a smarter recruitment pipeline for the metals industry, matching one of Kentucky's cornerstone industries with prepared

Did you catch MI2 at the recent Aluminum USA Trade Show in Nashville? The event helped show the importance of the entire aluminum value chain—from upstream (mining, smelting) through midstream (casting, rolling, extrusions) to downstream (finishing, fabrication). Check out the

Real innovation starts with real challenges. That’s why the MI2 Innovation Search is now a dual-track competition — spotlighting both the toughest problems in Kentucky manufacturing and the boldest solutions from innovators ready to solve them. 🚀 Applications are open through