Welcome to the first edition of the New Product Development Center Newsletter! Included in this newsletter, you will find articles about the NPDC, its programs, and other topics of interest to small Oklahoma manufacturers.

The mission of the NPDC is to link the innovative ideas and capabilities of small manufacturers with the knowledge and technical expertise of land grant university faculty. This union encourages the development and commercialization of economically competitive new products that strengthen economies; creating new and enhanced jobs, capital investment and an increased tax base.

We appreciate your continued support of the NPDC and sincerely hope you find this newsletter educational.

Thank you,

Dr. Ranji Vaidyanathan, director, and Dr. Daniel Tilley, associate director of the NPDC

Topics included in this NPDC Newsletter:

Update from the New Product Development Center

Perspective: Lucas Metal Works - By Jessica Stewart

Search Engine Optimization: A Brief Overview - by Jessica Stewart

Book Review: - by Dr. Cindy Blackwell,

Calendar - See upcoming small business and manufacturing events in Oklahoma and beyond

Previous issues of the NPDC Newsletter:

Issue 1 - Spring 2007

NPDC in the News:

Meeting the Needs of Small Manufacturers - STATE Magazine, Winter 2006

NPDC Awarded for Exceptional Work