Employee Compensation – Another Illustration of How Manufacturing Drives the Great Lakes Economy Few people who live outside of Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio understand the vital role manufacturing plays in our region. So I’m constantly looking for ways to demonstrate this fact. Jobs is the statistic most often used, and all 3 states are in the top ten nationally for
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One of the bright-spots in the Midwest today is NW Indiana, and it’s not just reflections off Lake Michigan. The shoreline between Chicago and Michigan’s border is home to large oil refineries and steel mills, and both are humming with activity related to large construction projects. The projects themselves and the companies contracted to service them are providing a boost
Read moreFriday, Oct. 5, 2012 is Manufacturing Day! Several associations have joined together to create a national day dedicated to promoting manufacturing. The Fabricators and Manufacturers Assoc. (FMA), the National Assoc. of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Manufacturing Institute are all sponsors of this day that celebrates the plants and people who “make things”. The Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (GLTAAC)
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