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Manufacturing an American Century

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-paid job creation to support the revitalization of American manufacturing.Born out of an

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00:45:08

Hyper-Local, High Impact: How to Build Manufacturing...

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2025/11/21

On this edition of Manufacturing an American Century, I sat down with Daniel Wierman, founder of CNC Career Network, to discuss His work builds bridges between workforce developers, manufacturers, and local nonprofits to strengthen the talent pipeline in advanced manufacturing. Daniel brings a powerful mix of industry insight, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit to the conversation, matched only by his humility and eagerness to learn, test, iterate and apply his knowledge to help young people and

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00:37:51

From Passion to Pathways: How ASME is Building the...

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2025/10/18

It was a real pleasure to welcome Kathleen Kosmoski, Director of Workforce Development at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), to Manufacturing an American Century. Kathleen leads national efforts to strengthen the engineering talent pipeline and is helping connect community colleges, manufacturers, and engineering societies in new ways to close the skills gap.Kathleen shares how ASME is engaging the next generation of engineers through its Community College Engineering Pathways

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00:50:48

The Infrastructure Behind the Industry: How Connex...

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2025/10/03

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome James Duncan, President of Connex Marketplace, and Alan Davis, President and CEO of i5 Services, to Manufacturing an American Century. Jim and Alan are two private-sector leaders who’ve rolled up their sleeves to tackle two of the biggest challenges facing small and midsize manufacturers today: access to capital and supply chain visibility. They describe how Connex is helping manufacturers find the capital they need, and share how their tools make it easier for

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00:48:22

Manufacturing Careers for the Uniquely Abled; A...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Manufacturing in the American Century, we’re joined by Ivan Rosenberg. Ivan’s had a long career as an engineer and as a management consultant for aerospace and defense manufacturers. In this new chapter of his leadership and discussed in this episode, Ivan is the founder of the Uniquely Abled Project, an initiative that connects and trains people with autism and other “unique abilities” for skilled jobs in advanced manufacturing.Ivan’s entry into this work is personal. As a

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00:46:56

How Evidence-Based Strategies Are Reshaping Regional...

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2025/07/11

It was a real privilege to welcome my longtime collaborator and friend, Dr. Susan Helper, to the Manufacturing in the American Century podcast. Sue is not only a Harvard-trained PhD economist and professor at Case Western Reserve University, but also a seasoned federal leader who's served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Commerce and on the White House Council of Economic Advisers. She’s a nationally recognized expert on manufacturing and one of the most influential thought leaders

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00:39:30

How Regions Can Lead in Workforce Innovation:...

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2025/06/22

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa MacGregor from Jobs for the Future (JFF) to talk about something that keeps coming up in our conversations with regional manufacturing leaders: how do we actually build stronger apprenticeship pathways that meet both worker and industry needs? Melissa brings deep experience and a practical perspective to the table. We get into the nuts and bolts of what makes a "quality job," how registered apprenticeships are structured, and what regional leaders can do to

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00:33:47

Trust, Place, and the Future of Regional...

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2025/05/30

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00:37:10

Rewiring Investment for Manufacturing and Regional...

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2025/05/10

I had the chance to sit down with Bert Feuss, a longtime leader in mission-driven capital deployment, to unpack what capital access actually means for regional manufacturing communities. Bert helped us understand how philanthropic dollars can go far beyond traditional grants. We explored how the other 95% of these funds (what Bert calls the “corpus”) can be aligned with community impact, including financing manufacturing-related efforts like workforce development, sustainable production, or even

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00:44:31

A Roadmap for Purpose-Driven Business and American...

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2025/04/17

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Andrew Hoffman, professor at the University of Michigan and author of 19 books, to talk about his latest, Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market. Andy’s journey is remarkable, from his early days as a carpenter to becoming one of the most respected voices calling for a rethinking of social benefit enterprises and business education.We dug into why today’s business schools must evolve beyond outdated shareholder-first

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00:41:17

Inside the Push to Modernize Manufacturing Training:...

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2025/03/28

This week, I’m joined by two powerhouse leaders doing the heavy lifting to strengthen our country’s innovation economy—Shalin Jyotishi from New America and Deb Volzer from SME. These folks aren’t just talking about change—they’re out there building the systems to make it happen. Shalin walks us through how New America’s Future of Work and Innovation Economy initiative is working to ensure that technological advancement strengthens—not sidelines—the American middle class. He discusses the launch of a

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00:33:21

From Prototype to Commercialization: The FORGE...

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2025/03/14

Welcome back to Manufacturing an American Century! Today, I had the pleasure of talking with Laura Teicher, the president and executive director of FORGE, a nonprofit that's laser-focused on helping hard tech entrepreneurs turn their prototypes into real-world solutions. FORGE is filling a crucial gap in the manufacturing ecosystem, making sure that companies working on physical products—whether it's next-gen solar panels or AI-driven industrial systems—get the connections and support they need to

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00:38:56

Why America Needs More Skilled Workers—And How to...

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2025/02/22

Hey everyone, Matt Bogoshian here! On this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, I sit down with Mark Hedstrom, CEO of the Skilled Careers Coalition, to discuss the big-picture challenge of getting more young people into skilled careers. We dig into why these careers—especially in manufacturing—are essential for America's future and why we need to shake the outdated stigma around them.Mark shares how his background in philanthropy and collective impact work is helping to bring together

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00:49:54

Building Batteries, Building America: Inside Sparkz’...

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2025/01/23

In this episode, I chat with Sanjiv Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Sparkz, and a true force in clean tech manufacturing. Sanjiv takes us through his fascinating journey of battery innovation and the gap he saw in the national supply chain manufacturing cathode materials here in the United States. This guy is all about bringing battery production back to America, ensuring sustainability, and building a resilient supply chain that’s free from dependence on foreign powers. Trust me, you don’t want to

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00:37:53

How Ecosystem Science Drives Innovation at the Small...

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2025/01/10

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00:38:34

Building a Global Community for Economic Development:...

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2024/12/12

In this episode, Nathan Ole, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), shares insights into the council's historic journey, its comprehensive strategic plan, and the impact of its certification programs. Nathan discusses IEDC's initiatives like the Economic Recovery Corps, which focuses on capacity building in under-resourced places through long-term fellowships. He emphasizes the importance of regional collaboration and sustainability in economic development

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00:28:46

Jump-Starting America's Scientific Edge: Insights...

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2024/11/22

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 since the 1960s, why it matters for economic growth, and how tech hubs around the country can be the key to

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00:35:24

Where National Strategy Meets Local Impact: America...

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2024/11/01

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 workforce development in manufacturing. Josh and his team are tackling a big challenge—getting small-to-mid

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00:40:29

How Innovation Hubs Fuel American Manufacturing with...

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2024/10/04

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 funding opportunities, all aimed at helping them thrive.One of the big takeaways from our conversation was

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00:40:08

Tremendous Opportunity Amid Tremendous Change:...

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2024/09/18

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 crucial role of IMEC and how they’ve been helping small and medium-sized manufacturers not just survive but

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00:45:32

Revolutionizing Maritime: The Push for Technology and...

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2024/08/28

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 and medium-sized businesses face in the defense sector, especially when securing steady contracts and

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