The Great Lakes TAAC collects performance data from the companies it works with every year as part of our internal evaluation process and program improvement efforts. Last year’s survey included 88 manufacturers located throughout Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The results were strong. Indeed, GLTAAC’s established clients and recent program grads (“GLTAAC firms”) outperformed the manufacturing sector as a whole! Sales:
Read moreImport Exposure … Wait – There’s More! As covered in my last blog, GLTAAC is now putting the most current import exposure info available describing manufacturing import exposure in the Great Lakes region on its website. Now, we will also be providing this data at the state level for the 3 states we serve – Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Here
Read moreIn late February, a team from GLTAAC visited the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (the Partnership) LEDO Council and presented information regarding local import exposure and resources for manufacturers who are struggling to compete with imports. GLTAAC manages the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program for companies located in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. We track high import exposure industries in our region to
Read moreMonthly Import Exposure Status Now Online The Great Lakes TAAC has long tracked and analyzed U.S. imports and the potential import exposure on manufacturers in our region (Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio). However, we’ve recently improved this information and are now going to make it available on our website. GLTAAC will post monthly updates, as the import data are released. At
Read moreManufacturing Imports Continue at All-Time High Times are still good for small manufacturers. Demand is strong and most companies are busy. If a small manufacturer isn’t making money in this environment, something is wrong. At the same time, it’s important to know that manufacturing imports are at an all-time high. For the year ending 10/31/2018, the value of manufactured goods
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