Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Read more
The History of Labor Day
in American History/by MAM TeamLabor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Read more
Will The Skills Gap Impact Advanced Manufacturing In Small Town USA?
in Economy, Education, Farmers, Innovation, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Skills Gap/by The Made in America Movement TeamMost of us, regardless of our age, have heard the song popularized by Sophie Tucker and Eddie Cantor after World War I: “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree?).” Read more
President Trump Invites The Made in America Movement to the White House
in Government, Made in USA, Manufacturing, News, Policy Makers, Politics, Public Policy/by MAM Team5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started: Corey Towe
in Interviews/by MAM TeamFor Military Vets with PTSD, 4th and Fireworks Can Be Nerve-Wracking
in Military, Veterans/by The Made in America Movement TeamBack in 2015, a few days before Independence Day, Kevin Rhoades planted a sign on the lawn outside his Texas home that bore a simple message: “Combat Veteran Lives Here. Please Be Courteous with Fireworks.” Read more
The First National Reshoring Award Scheduled For This Year
in Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring/by The Made in America Movement TeamThe Reshoring Initiative (Kildeer, IL) and the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA; Independence, OH) invite companies that have successfully reshored parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating or machining to apply for the first National Reshoring Award. There will be one award for buyers and one for suppliers. Read more
Flag Day Trivia, Etiquette and Quotes
in American History, American Made, Made in USA/by The Made in America Movement TeamToday is Flag Day. The national observance commemorates the adoption by Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, according to the National Flag Day Foundation. Read more
Made in USA: The 2017 Most American-Made Vehicles Are…
in Automotive, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Production/by The Made in America Movement TeamIn the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out. Read more
The Advanced Manufacturing Landscape: How Veterans are Saving the Day
in Education, Manufacturing, Military, Skills Gap, Veterans/by The Made in America Movement TeamAdvanced manufacturing is already one of the most in-demand industries in America due to workforce retirements and natural business growth, but it’s also an industry with a severe shortage of skilled workers. Read more
Chicago Factory’s Rare Mission: Manufacture Eyewear in U.S.A.
in Jobs, Manufacturing, Small Business/by The Made in America Movement TeamMillions of Americans wear glasses every day to correct their vision. But the eyewear (frames) are mostly made outside the country. Read more