303: Iowa Manufacturing: Exploring the Companies and Products Made in the Heartland

by | Sep 22, 2026 | Automation, Diversity, Ecosystem, Podcast, Recruitment, Show Notes

 There’s a lot more coming out of Iowa than corn.   Chris heads to Des Moines for a live conversation with four guests who each know Iowa manufacturing a little differently.   Dominique Hain and...

302: Philadelphia’s Answer to the Manufacturing Talent Shortage: Creative Approaches to Workforce Development

by | Sep 15, 2026 | Diversity, Ecosystem, Education, Podcast, Recruitment, Show Notes

 You can count on Philly to bring the energy!  Recorded live in King of Prussia, just outside Philadelphia, at the final stop of the Northeast leg of the All-American Manufacturing Summer Tour. This...

298: Exploring Massachusetts’ Aerospace & Defense Industry, Live in Canton, Ma

by | Aug 11, 2026 | Diversity, Ecosystem, Events & Conferences, Podcast, Recruitment, Show Notes

 When Massachusetts shows up for something, it’s rarely small, and this live show was no exception. Over 100 people packed into Canton to join Chris as he sits down with Megan Glidden, Michael...

288: Women in Skilled Trades: How the Sisterhood of Trades Is Building Community and Careers

by | May 19, 2026 | Culture, Diversity, Leadership, Podcasting, Recruitment, Smart Manufacturing

 For women working in skilled trades, running into someone who knows what the work feels like doesn’t happen every day, Sisterhood of Trades was founded to build that connection. Through platforms like Discord,...