The renaming of the Center marks a new era of growth for MTTC. It currently provides regional leadership in finding technology solutions for organizations, workforce development, and skills training. Its programs in computer technologies, electronic commerce, industrial skills training, quality management, and technology transfer are well known in the region.

The Navy has awarded Innovative Productivity, Inc., the non-profit corporation that manages the MTTC, an extended contract to pioneer additional new programs for the region. MTTC is expanding its role in finding innovative solutions and additional cost savings for the U.S. Navy fleet.

Innovative Productivity, Inc. president Ray Zavada noted that Senator McConnell has been an early and consistent supporter of the MTTC. "The efforts and interventions of the Senator and his staff with the federal bureaucracies helped to make this a model center," says Zavada. "The entire country owes a debt of gratitude for this commitment to excellence and accountability."

MTTC estimates that it has already implemented changes that will save the Navy more than 300 million dollars over the next decade. Most savings will result from applying innovative technologies to reduce maintenance costs throughout the Navy fleet.