What does CONNSTEP do?

CONNSTEP, Inc. is a nonprofit consulting firm based in Hartford, Connecticut, established in 1994. As the official representative of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership in the state, CONNSTEP focuses on helping small and midsize manufacturers enhance their operations and achieve growth through strategic business and technical solutions. The firm employs around 49 people and generates approximately $6.5 million in revenue. CONNSTEP offers a wide range of consulting services tailored for manufacturers, including business growth initiatives, continuous improvement strategies, cybersecurity measures, quality management support, and workforce development. The firm also provides training courses and events to help clients implement best practices. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, CONNSTEP aims to strengthen the manufacturing sector in Connecticut, which employs over 160,000 people across more than 4,000 firms.