The Manufacturing Conversation [SLIDESHOW]

Oct. 11, 2013
After enduring years as yesterday's economy, manufacturing is once again being recognized as a vital necessity for a healthy and prosperous United States. But recognizing the need for manufacturing leaves a bevy of difficult questions to solve. How do we promote a healthy U.S. manufacturing sector? How do we attract young people to the industry? How do we educate and train a skilled workforce? What tax and regulatory policies strike the right balance of protecting the public and providing necessary revenue while offering manufacturers an attractive investment environment?

After enduring years as yesterday's economy, manufacturing is once again being recognized as a vital necessity for a healthy and prosperous United States. But recognizing the need for manufacturing leaves a bevy of difficult questions to solve.

  • How do we promote an innovative U.S. manufacturing sector?
  • How do we attract young people to the industry?
  • How do we educate and train a skilled workforce?
  • What tax and regulatory policies strike the right balance of protecting the public and providing necessary revenue while offering manufacturers an attractive investment environment?

In "The Manufacturing Conversation," we'll share with you what a wide range of expert commentators are saying about manufacturing. And we invite you to share your thoughts and reactions.

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An award-winning editor, Executive Editor Steve Minter covers leadership, global economic and trade issues and energy, tackling subject matter ranging from CEO profiles and leadership theories to economic trends and energy policy. As well, he supervises content development for editorial products including the magazine, IndustryWeek.com, research and information products, and conferences.

Before joining the IW staff, Steve was publisher and editorial director of Penton Media’s EHS Today, where he was instrumental in the development of the Champions of Safety and America’s Safest Companies recognition programs.

Steve received his B.A. in English from Oberlin College. He is married and has two adult children.

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