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Today is a great day to re-evaluate your commercial insurance and risk management programs! How will your policy respond to your vendor and supplier contracts? Have your Business Income limits been properly evaluated? Are you overpaying for shipping insurance? Let's connect and talk about our great programs at USI to ensure you have the correct coverage most cost-effectively, so you can be well suited to handle unforeseen events. #commercialinsurance #manufacturing #riskmanagement #bewellsuited

In case you didn't know, October is National #ManufacturingMonth and Manufacturing Day #MFGDay24 is celebrated on the first Friday of the month. THAT IS TODAY! Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to expand knowledge about manufacturing careers and manufacturing's value to the U.S. economy. Did you know? 💡 ⚙️ $98,846 is the average annual income of US manufacturing employees 🔩 3.8 Million manufacturing jobs to fill in the US between now and 2033 🏭 Manufacturing contributes more to Ohio’s economic output than any other business sector (+/- 17% of Ohio's private sector Gross Domestic Product) 👷 Manufacturing employs nearly 700,000 Ohioans 🗜️ More than $56B worth of Ohio-manufactured goods are exported each year

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Today we celebrate the legacy of Bill Johnson and his wife Sug Johnson, the founders of Alpine Packaging. Learn more about the history of Alpine Packaging. https://buff.ly/4cDI3AG #MomPopBusinessOwnersDay #FamilyBusinessLove

As graduation season approaches, I find myself reminiscing on that mix of anticipation and exhilaration of this season. To all those currently in that state, CONGRATULATIONS! 🎓 And here's a gentle nudge: remember that Lubbock offers not just a lower cost of living, but a plethora of opportunities to kickstart and thrive in your career. So embrace the journey ahead with optimism! #LubbockLeads #lubbockgraduation Lubbock Economic Development Alliance https://lnkd.in/gmdCGVRq

Attn CEOs, CFOs, VCs and PE Investors: My longtime colleague John Liacone has written an insightful article around the critical working relationship between the CEO and CFO- highly recommended reading! #ceo #cfo #trust #integrity #leadership #management #success

🎯 Overcoming Obstacles Series: Manufacturers' Roundtable at the Booth Museum PCT Janitorial, in partnership with PNC Bank and Choate Construction, is proud to host an exclusive roundtable discussion for manufacturers on July 23rd at the Booth Museum. This event is your chance to connect with industry leaders, share strategies, and gain valuable insights on navigating issues like: ✅ Cost management ✅ Supply chain disruptions ✅ Inflation ✅ Shipping costs ✅ Vendor negotiations Don't miss this opportunity to network with your peers and learn from their experiences! 🤝 #PCTJanitorial #ManufacturersRoundtable #OvercomingObstacles #IndustryInsights

It’s Manufacturing Week, and we want to give a special shoutout to the top 10 manufacturers in our region that are East Tennessee’s largest manufacturing employers, according to the Book of Lists. These companies are not only industry leaders, but are also vital in contributing to the well-being of our communities: Top Manufacturers by Number of Employees: 1. Y-12 National Security Complex – Roane County 2. Clayton Homes Inc. – Blount, Grainger, Jefferson, Union Counties 3. DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee - Blount County 4. JTEKT Automotive Tennessee-Vonore, LLC - Monroe County 5. Arconic – Blount County 6. Eagle Bend Manufacturing, Inc. - Anderson County 7. SL Tennessee – Anderson County 8. Newell Brands - Blount County 9. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. – Knox County 10. Charles Blalock & Sons Inc. – Sevier County Thank you to all our manufacturing companies large and small that are building a stronger East Tennessee! #mfgday #ManufacturingWeek #MadeInTennessee #JobCreation #IndustryLeaders #CommunityImpact #EastTN

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Happy 4th, MFG Fam! 🇺🇸🎆 And Happy Birthday 'Murica 🎂 🥳 🎉 I celebrate today because for ME...America isn't just a place on the map - it's a living, breathing idea we're ALL able to shape together. We control our collective destinies fam... Hear me out... My wild ride from two-time felon to spearheading The New American Manufacturing Renaissance? That's the American Dream in action...manifest your destiny type stuff. But to go deeper...when you think about it, WE ARE THE MAKERS. You know how we're always tinkering, creating, and building the future in our shops? Well, we can apply that same "come-together can-do spirit" to fix up our country. Sure, we've got our flaws, but we're rolling up our sleeves and getting to that WORK. That's what makes us the greatest nation on Earth. I've seen it firsthand on the American Manufacturing Renaissance Tour. From bustling factories to cutting-edge classrooms, we're proving American Manufacturing isn't dead - it's in a RENAISSANCE. We're not just churning out widgets; we're crafting opportunities and strengthening our nation, one skilled worker at a time. So tonight, while you're gazing at the fireworks, remember this: every "Made in USA" label tells a story. It's your neighbor, your son, your daughter. It's not just a product - it's American grit, know-how, and dreams made real. We're writing the next chapter of American greatness right now. It's happening in machine shops, tech labs, and classrooms across the country. And let me tell you, it's one heck of a page-turner. Here's to the red, white, and blue - and to building the future together! 🦅🏭 #4thOfJuly #AmericanManufacturing #NewAmericanManufacturingRenaissance #MadeInUSA