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Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Reshoring

Jobs: Can The Reshoring Initiative Bring Them Back?

Throughout the 2016 election cycle, one of presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump's most impassioned – and oft-repeated – promises should he move into the White House next year is the recovery of millions of jobs previously offshored to China,…

Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production, Reshoring

Do Trade Agreements Kill Jobs?

International trade agreements: It is remarkable that the one thing leading presidential candidates of both parties agree is bad is the one thing mainstream economists agree is good. Donald Trump says he’ll scrap them and impose…

End of an era: Chicago's last Oreo line shut down Friday

Economy, Factory Closings, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production

Oreo Cookies End of an era: Chicago’s last Oreo line has shut down

The final Chicago-made Oreo cookies rolled off the line Friday, ending the iconic cookie's decadeslong run of delighting hometown consumers and providing good-paying union jobs on the Southwest Side. The Chicago plant will continue to make…

Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Exports, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production, Reshoring

China Is Buying Its Way Into the U.S. Economy

The concept of "Made in America" is slowly giving way to "Made by China … in America," as Chinese investors are increasingly snatching up U.S.-based companies and assets and raising the eyebrows of some regulators and market spectators. Since…

Bill to force Pentagon to shift to US-made sneakers may help New Balance

American Made, Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES, Jobs, Made in USA, Military

Pentagon to Shift to Made in USA Sneakers, Helping New Balance

New Balance has been waiting for years for the Department of Defense to buy athletic shoes/sneakers that are made in this country. If US Representatives Niki Tsongas and Bruce Poliquin have their way, the Boston sneaker maker won’t have to…

Education, Innovation, Jobs, Manufacturing, Skills Gap, STEM, Technology

Made In America: $75 Million Grant Helps Students Gain Technical Skills Employers Need

When you back up a commitment with $75 million, people tend to pay attention. I’m certainly paying attention to New Skills for Youth (NSFY), the $75 million grant initiative sponsored by JPMorgan Chase to change the way we approach career…

FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES, Jobs, Manufacturing

What Made in America feels like: Telic Featured on ESPN

Aaron Azzarito, Vice President of Marketing, illustrates the features and benefits of Telic Footwear and shares the purpose behind the brand. (Read on for your chance to win a pair of TELICs!) Telic is a comfort recovery footwear manufacturer…

American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production

Towels in US Marriott Hotels to Be Made in USA

Travelers staying at any of Marriott's nearly 3,000 U.S. hotels may notice a little something different in their guest rooms in the coming year. The hotel chain announced recently that it would be swapping out its hand towels and bath towels…

Education: 5 Ways to Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturers

Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, TPP

How the TPP Could Affect You and Your Business

On February 4, 2016, President Obama signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement on behalf of the United States. The TPP agreement has been in negotiation behind closed doors since 2010 between the United States and 11 other countries around…

Economy, Education, Jobs, MANUFACTURERS, Manufacturing, Skills Gap, STEM, Technology

Education: 5 Ways to Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturers

HIGHER EDUCATION The importance of manufacturing to our economic well-being is not a mystery to the manufacturing industry. But how can we get today’s youth to see the value of a manufacturing career? There is a surprising yet nevertheless…