Manufacturing an American Century

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, I sit down with Jonathan Gruber, MIT economist, and co-author of Jumpstarting America. Jonathan and I talk about the shifting landscape of government-funded science and the challenges of reigniting regional economic growth through strategic investments. We discuss how the U.S. government’s role in funding research has fundamentally changed sinc...

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, I sit down with Josh Cramer. At the time of our recording, Josh was serving as the Director of Education and Workforce Development at America Makes and has now gone on to another important position, now the Associate Vice President  - Workforce Development at BlueForge Alliance. In the pod, we talk about the intersection of technology and...

In this episode, Matt had the pleasure of chatting with Emil Runge from First Flight Venture Center in North Carolina. Emil is a fantastic guest who shared some really interesting insights on the vital role innovation hubs like First Flight play in growing regional manufacturing ecosystems. We talked about how First Flight helps startups get off the ground by offering resources like labs and fundi...

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century , Matt chats with Ray Zaganto, Partner Relations Manager at IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center), to discuss why the future of our manufacturing sector depends on innovation, collaboration, and a national strategy. Ray didn’t hold back in sharing his passion for bringing real, lasting change to the industry. We talked about the crucia...

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century , Matt chats with Mark Whitney, a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and now the Executive Director of the Virginia Digital Maritime Center at Old Dominion University. Mark talks about his transition from a 34-year naval career to leading efforts in modernizing Virginia's maritime industry in Hampton Roads. Matt and Mark dive into the hurdles that small...

This week, Matt was joined by Lindsey Brickle, Director, Workforce & Community Partnerships, and Aarin Clemons, Workforce Manager, with Polaris MEP; the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center in the great state of Rhode Island. Our conversation covers many strategies for accelerating the pace of progress in bringing new people of all backgrounds and circumstances into the manufacturin...

Debra Franklin, Associate Vice President at Wichita State University and a board member of AMCC, joins Matt to discuss the pivotal role of advanced manufacturing in Kansas and its significance to the broader American economy. Kansas boasts a manufacturing employment rate twice the national average, largely due to its specialization in advanced and highly regulated industries like aerospace, heavy...

This week, Matt talks with Dr. Courtney Taylor from Accelerate Mississippi about her work in enhancing the state's manufacturing sector. Dr. Taylor describes the successes they have made in attracting new manufacturing investment and federal grants to the state, all while leveraging regional strategies to foster communication and collaboration at a local level. Dr. Taylor discusses the critical ro...

This week, Matt sat down with the Director of Defense Industry Initiatives, Michael Mullins, out of North Carolina State University’s Industry Expansion Solutions to talk about North Carolina's integral role in national manufacturing; defense, textiles and more. As lead of defense initiatives with NC’s MEP Center, Mullins has an expansive view on how the state leverages its historical strengths in...

On this week’s episode, Matt Bogoshian was lucky to have two exceptional guests from the global nonprofit, RTI International, come on Manufacturing an American Century to explain RTI’s history in supporting regional economic development, and where we all go from here to achieve sustainable growth. I had the pleasure of sitting down with RTI’s President & CEO, Tim Gabel, as well as Director for...

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, Matt Bogoshian discusses the importance of public-private collaborations with William B. Eggers, Executive Director for Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights, author, and thought leader in government innovation and collaboration. Eggers has a storied history of investigating effective public policy vehicles and their implementation via real...

In the episode, Matt Bogoshian speaks with Michelle Burris from The Century Foundation about efforts to diversify the American manufacturing workforce. Michelle explains how leveraging federal legislation and building partnerships with organizations across the country can increase workforce diversity. She shares success stories from TCF’s Industry & Inclusion Cohort, with community colleges li...

In this insightful episode, Matt Fieldman shares the success and strategies behind the America Works program, focusing on strengthening the manufacturing workforce across the United States. Through collaboration with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership system, community colleges, and other stakeholders, America Works addresses critical workforce challenges by improving recruitment, upskilling...

Episode Overview: In this week’s episode, Matt and his guest Mark Muro from the Brookings Institution delve into the transformative journey of place-based strategies in American economic policy. They discuss the evolution from early conceptual models to their current role as foundational elements in significant federal legislation aimed at revitalizing manufacturing ecosystems and enhancing nation...

In this episode, Matt interviews Kate Gordon, a renowned figure in climate and energy policy, where they discuss the transformation of economic development strategies to combat climate change in the United States. She emphasizes the importance of place-based approaches in policy-making, especially in the context of the Department of Energy (DOE). Gordon highlights the shift from a technology-centr...

In this insightful episode of the AMCC podcast, Matt delves into a conversation with Ben Linville-Engler, a systems leader who significantly contributed to Massachusetts' manufacturing response during the COVID-19 crisis. Ben shares his journey from MIT to the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, emphasizing the power of systems thinking in addressing complex challenges. The episode uncovers ho...

Welcome to another episode of Manufacturing an American Century ! In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the manufacturing journey and insights of Kevin Ross, a seasoned professional and leader with Accenture’s IndustryX, who has witnessed the manufacturing industry’s transformation over the years and charts a course on how American regions can capitalize on the growing trends of nearshoring...

A huge thank you to Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, Chief Workforce Officer, Kelli-Marie Vallieres for coming on Manufacturing an American Century, to share the innovative approaches that CT’s state government has taken to play a more meaningful leadership role in developing and supporting the state’s 4600 manufacturers. Join host Matt Bogoshian and learn more about the gai...

Join us in this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, as host Matt Bogoshian welcomes Lance Hastings, President & CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), to discuss the intricate fabric of California’s manufacturing community ecosystem and its vital role in America's manufacturing renaissance. 📢 Episode Highlights: The Role of CMTA in the Golden State:...

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, host Matt Bogoshian is joined by Phillip Singerman, Ph. D, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and current AMCC Senior Advisor for Performance Measurement. The two discuss the historical perspective be...

Welcome to another episode of the Manufacturing Momentum podcast! Today, Matt Bogoshian hosts Petra Mitchell, President & CEO of Catalyst Connection and a distinguished leader in Pittsburgh’s manufacturing scene. With Petra's deep roots and expertise in the manufacturing industry, this episode promises a riveting conversation between Matt and Petra about the Pittsburgh region's manufacturing l...

Welcome to another episode of the Manufacturing an American Century podcast! In this episode, your host Matt Bogoshian speaks with Buckley Brinkman, Executive Director and CEO at Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity. Learn how Brinkman and fellow Wisconsinites are driving the leading edge of advanced manufacturing, especially in the advancement of manufacturer automation to augmen...

Welcome to another episode of the Manufacturing an American Century podcast! In this episode, your host Matt Bogoshian speaks with a long-time AMCC leader and driving force behind Utah's manufacturing renaissance, Dr. Tulinda Larsen, Executive Director of the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Institute. Get ready to dive into a dynamic conversation about how Utah manufacturing stakeholders...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Manufacturing an American Century podcast! In this episode, your host Matt Bogoshian, reconnects with an old friend and esteemed guest, Don Graves, Deputy Secretary of Commerce for the United States. Get ready to dive into a dynamic conversation about the critical role of American manufacturing in shaping our economy, innovation, and national security. 📢 Ep...

About the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC) AMCC is a non-profit organization assembled and led by a group of regional and national stakeholders dedicated to strengthening collaboration within and between regional manufacturing communities. AMCC works to achieve sustainable development in America through economic growth, improved environmental performance, and inclusive well-...