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A Historic Opportunity for US Manufacturing

May 11, 2020 by Joe Hackman Leave a Comment

The Covid-19 situation is terrible in so many ways. The loss of life, freedom, and the incredible amount of debt being accrued to name a few. One positive thing about it, however, is that awareness has sharply risen on the importance of having local manufacturing and supply chains. This represents a historic opportunity to re-align some of our national priorities around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beyond the Shop Floor, Manufacturing Tagged With: Carol Roth, Grow Manufacturing, Manufacturing Advocates Podcast, Podcast, SME, SVMI

High School Car Buff Becomes Champion for Students and Manufacturers EP1

October 5, 2016 by Joe Hackman 2 Comments

Bill Gaines's interest in cars was the inspiration for a career that would leave its mark in the manufacturing world, but that was the tip of the iceberg. Today Bill and his team at Grow Manufacturing are now champions of industry, education, and economic development for the North State (California) and beyond. Learn about Bill's path through business at the helm of Transfer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: Bill Gaines, Chico, Difference Makers, Grow Manufacturing, North State, Northern California

The Launch of Manufacturing Advocates Podcast

September 14, 2016 by Joe Hackman 2 Comments

I first met with Bill Gaines in a conference room in Chico, California. He was showing me slides from a presentation on his efforts to improve the manufacturing industry through collaboration on challenges such as skills gaps in job candidates. It was Bill's presentation that inspired me to launch this podcast and I’m proud to have him as my first guest.  During his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: Bill Gaines, Chico, Episode Teaser, Grow Manufacturing, North State, Northern California


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