Creating opportunities for the Memphis Region
The GMMDC Creates Opportunities For Medical Device Industry in the Memphis Region.
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The Mission of the Greater Memphis Medical Device Council (GMMDC) is to increase career opportunities and job growth through the development of a world class educated work force that serves the Memphis area biomedical industries.
Developing Medical Device Talent
The GMMDC Matches Business Needs with Classroom Curriculum
Programmer
Machinist
Quality Inspector
Packager
Finisher
GMMDC Goal
Our goal at the GMMDC is to create a pipeline of skilled employees
Our goal at the GMMDC is to create a pipeline of skilled employees through specialized vocational classes for medical device manufacturers and their associated vendors. We will also help parents, students and teachers understand the great benefits associated with this career training.
Curriculum & Apprenticeship Committee
The most pressing task for this committee is to provide insight and advice with the process of creating apprenticeship programs beyond Machining, which is al- ready in place.
Continuing Education Committee
This committee will stay in touch with area medical device companies to identify their continuing education needs and develop ways to offer training and current trend information for their employees.
Continuing Education Committee
This committee will stay in touch with area medical device companies to identify their continuing education needs and develop ways to offer training and current trend information for their employees.
Student Outreach Committee
This committee is tasked with spreading the message about the many advantages of a career in medical device. They will identify new avenues to help the GMMDC educate the public on available opportunities.
Membership & Events Committee
Participants with this committee play a vital role by identifying and soliciting their peers to be members and encouraging existing members to contribute with their skills and talents. Develop effective strategies for increasing membership and maintaining existing members is an important part of this committee. Create opportunities for the GMMDC membership to interact with one another at various social and professional events. Recognize those members who have made substantial contributions to the growth and prestige of the industry.
Marketing & Communications Committee
This committee is tasked with developing and strengthening the GMMDC image by conveying the industry’s accomplishments and contributions to the community. They also serve as the promotional arm for the various GMMDC’s initiatives.
Legislative Affairs Committee
Educate elected officials about the importance of the industry as an economic development engine for the State of Tennessee.
Represent the interests and concerns of the medical device industry on the local, state and federal levels.
Administration & Finance Committee
Members of this committee help to insure the viability of the GMMDC by reviewing the organization’s various revenue streams, memberships, events, grants and major donors. Recommendations are made regarding opportunities to help grow the organization. An annual budget with anticipated income and expenditures are presented to the Board for approval.
Phone
(901) 380-2710
Location
Bartlett, TN 38134
swilson@gmmdc.org