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#USAMfgHour Recaps

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We started an incredible initiative on Twitter, along with some other businesses, to create a community within USA Manufacturing and are so happy with the results! Not only have we made new connections, we have also learned so much about various Manufacturing and Business Topics. We encourage anyone who champions US Manufacturing to pipe in with positive blogs, helpful articles, news, important information, accomplishments, events etc. during our #USAMfgHour every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CST.

See Below for Links to the Recaps!
Thank you to all who participated as hosts,
participants and friends!

(As of February 3rd 2023 ~ 142 Miraculous Recaps packed with pertinent information you can use today!)

Year 2020

1.) January 9th – Employee Involvement and Bringing in New Talent
Led by Jennifer Wegman of Service Caster

2.) January 16th – Warehouse and Workplace Safety for Manufacturers
Led by Phil Mendelowitz of Warehouse Flow Adviser 

3.) January 23rd – Marketing Best Practices and Social Media Tidbits
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing

4.) January 30th – Logistics and Warehouse Automation
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC, Inc.

5.) February 6th – Facility Signage Requirements
Led by Christine Torres of Graphic Products

6.) February 13th – Why Manufacturers Should Be Leveraging PR
Led by Michelle Garrett of Garrett Public Relations

7.) February 20th – Sales and Relationship Building
Led by Dan Bigger of Chenango Valley Technologies

8.) February 27th – IT and Cyber Security for Manufacturers
Led by Joanna Johnston of EstesGroup

9.) March 5th – Leadership and Work Life Balance
Led by Bill Garland and Jennifer Wegman of Service Caster

10.) March 19th – How are Manufacturers Dealing with Coronavirus?
Led by Jennifer Ratcliff of Manufacturer’s News, Inc.

11.) March 26th – Workplace Violence Prevention for Manufacturers
Led by Felix Nater of Nater Associates

12.) April 2nd – Dealing with Generational Issues in the Workplace
Led by Jennifer Wegman of Service Caster

13.) April 9th – Resources for Manufacturing and Professional Development
Led by #USAMfgHour Hosts @DCSC and @ServiceCaster

14.) April 16th – Email Marketing for Manufacturers
Led by Bernie Fussenegger of B2the7

15.) April 23rd – Adopting Speed to Run a Better Business
Led by Damon Pistulka of Exit Your Way

16.) April 30th – Inventory and Materials Control
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC Inc.

17.) May 7th – Customer-Centric Marketing for Manufacturers
Led by Chris Nesbit of Nesbit Marketing

18.) May 14th – Employee Wellness Programs in Manufacturing
Led by Shannon Simpson of DuraTech Industries

19.) May 21st – Forecasting and AI for Manufacturers
Led by Tony Nash of Complete Intelligence

20.) May 28th – Theories of Safety
Led by Phil Mendelowitz of Warehouse Flow Adviser 

21.) June 4th – Personal and Team Motivation
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC, Inc.

22.) June 11th – Partnering with a Staffing Firm to Recruit Top Talent
Led by Marie Moser of East Pointe Search Group

23.) June 18th – Market Research and Competitive Intelligence for Manufacturers
Led by Jennifer Wegman and @USAMfgHourChat

24.) June 26th – Innovation and Strategy in Manufacturing
Led by Justin Spannuth of Unique Pretzels

25.) July 2nd – Summer Survival
Led by #USAMfgHour Hosts @DCSC and @ServiceCaster

26.) July 9th – Digital Transformation
Led by Karen Norheim of American Crane

27.) July 16th – Emotional Relevance
Led by Alon Zaibert

28.) July 23rd – Managing Your Brand for Manufacturers
Led by Rebecca Hart of DSI/Dynamatic

29.) July 30th – How USA Manufacturers Can Help Their Community
Led by Ed Miller, President at ProTapes & Specialties

30.) August 6th – Customer Acquisition and Retention
Led by Elizabeth Dodson, Co-Founder at HomeZada

31.) August 13th – From Conventional Sales to eCommerce
Led by Lermit Diaz, CEO at SCTools

32.) August 20th – Skilled Trades – The Gap and What Can We Do About It
Led by Nick Rivers, Inside Sales Representative at Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc.

33.) August 27th – Manufacturing and the 5S Method
Led by Christine Torres, Marketing Manager of Graphic Products 

34.) September 3rd – #USAMFGHour Participants Day – Getting to Know US Manufacturing
Led by Kirsten Austin @DCSCInc

35.) September 10th  – How Marketing Can Help Attract Top Talent for any Manufacturing Business
Led by Paul Kiesche at Aviate Creative

36.) September 17th – How MEPS (Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program) Benefit Manufacturers
Led by Dan Bigger of Chenango Valley Technologies

37.) September 24th – How Manufacturers Can Optimize Their Business Facebook Page
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing

38.) October 1st – The Present and Future of Women in Manufacturing
Led by Susie Chandler and Sam Dalton of Advanced Superabrasives 

39.) October 8th – Seasonal Demands for Manufacturers 
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC Inc.

40.) October 15th – Blogging for Manufacturers
Led by Jennifer Wegman of Get Socially Content 

41.) October 22nd – Creating Content that Buyers Value
Led by Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative

42.) October 29th – Getting Started with ISO 9001 Certification
 
Led by Nicole Kangos of Snaptron

43.) November 5th – Manufacturers ~ What’s in Your Tool Box?
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing

44.) November 12th – ECommerce for USA Manufacturers
Led by Curt Anderson of B2Btail

45.) November 19th – Mentoring Strategies to Take Your Team to the Next Level
Led by Dondi Scumaci Author, Speaker and Culture Shifter

46.) December 3rd – Smarketing: Sales and Marketing Alignment
Led by Sue and Ben Nordman of Obsidian Manufacturing

47.) December 10th – Sales Tools and Resources in the New Norm
Led by Shannon Simpson, Digital Marketing Specialist, DuraTech Industries

48.) December 17th – Cheers to the Year
A #USAMfgHour Year end recap


Year 2021

1.) January 7th #USAMfgHour Anniversary Chat
Led by Dan Bigger of CVT Plastics 

2.) January 14th Keeping your Digital Office Organized 
Led by Scott Hammer of Striven 

3.) January 21st RFDO Feedback: The Secret to High-Performance Team Building Led by David Roppo

4.) January 28th Effective Websites for Manufacturing
Led by Rebecca Hart of  DSI

5.) February 4th New Ventures with Remo
Led by Chris Nesbit of REPS Events LLC 

6.) February 11th Multigeneraltional Concepts in the Business World
Led by Ben Nordman and Team of Obsidian Manufacturing

5.) February 18th Stress Management
Led by Professor Pete Alexander of PeteAlexander.com

6.) February 25th Customer Experience Optimization
Led by Nigel T. Packer of Pelatis Digital Business Success

7.) March 4th Maintaining & Expanding Your Customer Base Virtually
Led by Carita Hyman of 360 Outcome

8.) March 11th The Manufacturing Distribution Model
Led by Gina Tabasso of Dar-Tech

9.) March 18th Technical Learning Systems in Manufacturing
Led by Jerod Clapp of Amatrol

10.) March 25th Ergonomics in the Workplace
Led by Sherri Darby of WiscoLift

11.) April 1st Connecting the Industry
Led by Rebekah Mechtensimer of Empowering Pumps

12.) April 8th Industrial Communication 
Led by Michael Womack of NJMEP

13.) April 15th Hard Truths by Embracing Soft Skills  
Led by John Buglino of Optessa USA Inc

14.) April 22nd Digital Transformation for the Agile Business Model     
Led by Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ 

15.) April 29th Covid Safety Protocols for Manufacturing   
Led by Amanda Schleede of Vital Circle

16.) May 6th Reshoring Back to America    
Led by Harry Moser of Reshoring Initiative

17.) May 13th Lead Generation Strategies for Manufacturers     
Led by Dave Meyer of BizzyWeb 

18.) May 20th Social Selling: Utilizing Social Media to Help the Bottom Line      
Led by Ben Nordman of Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc.

19.) May 27th Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Challenge    
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC, Inc.

20.) June 3rd Preparing Your Workplace for Emergencies     
Led by Christine Torres of Graphic Products

21.) June 10th Improving Disability and Inclusion Efforts in Manufacturing      
Led by Christine Torres of IndeeLift

22.) June 17th Legendary Leadership Blueprint for Manufacturers      
Led by  Leadership Coach and Frontline Manager Trainer David Roppo

23.) June 24th How to Grow Credibility as an Industry Leader       
Led by Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative

24.) July 1st Cool Conversations – #USAMfgHour Summer Fun Chat    
Led by Christine Torres of Graphic Products

25.) July 8th How Manufacturers can Reduce Employee Turnover by 50%     
Led by David Roppo

26.) July 15th SEO 101 for Manufacturers      
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing and Rebecca Hart of DSI/Dynamatic

27.) July 22nd Leveraging Videos in Manufacturing       
Led by Jeff Long of True Focus Media

28.) July 29th How to Lay the Groundwork for Media Outreach        
Led by Michelle Garrett of Garrett Public Relations

29.) August 5th Easy Ways to Consolidate Vendors and Why it’s Beneficial         
Led by Tammi Matthews and Craig Miller of Lane Supply Company

30.) August 12th Generating Quality Leads in Manufacturing         
Led by Manufacturers News

31.) August 19th Trust the Process (Improvement) 
Led by Kelley Pernicone of North American Coating Laboratories

32.) August 26th Blogging for Sales and Brand Awareness  
Led by Neil Hussey (@GBmfg_Neil) of Denco Lubriction LTD

33.) September 2nd Return to Work: Ways to Improve Workplace Reconnection and Safety   
Led by Felix Nater of Nater Associates

34.) September 9th Celebrating Manufacturing Day: Tips for the #USAMfgHour Community    
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing and Dan Bigger of Custom Profile

35.) September 16th Defined roles in Marketing and Sales to Strengthen Alignment     
Led by Nicole Kangos & Kendie Bonner of Snaptron and Shannon Simpson of DuraTech 

36.) September 23rd Building Relationships that Convert to Sales     
Led by Parin Mody of StratMg 

37.) September 30th The Next Generation of Manufacturers at Work      
Led by Hannah Schmidt and Nicole Wolter of HM Manufacturing

38.) October 7th Digitally Transforming Your Supply Chain       
Led by Jon Freeman and Justin Dickson of FreightPOP

39.) October 14th Generational Work Styles        
Led by Erin Courtenay of Earthling Interactive

40.) October 21st Top Concerns and Challenges in Manufacturing        
Led by Gina Tabasso of MAGNET

41.) October 28th Managing Business and Personal Change         
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC, Inc.

42.) November 4th Using LinkedIn for Lead Generation to Grow Your Revenue
Led by Pavel Stepanov & Jessica Fornis of VirtuDesk

43.) November 11th Corporate Social Responsibility        
Led by Ben Nordman of Obsidian Manufacturing

44.) November 18th Spotlight on Mindful Gratitude        
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing

45.) December 2nd Employees as Brand Ambassadors on LinkedIn         
Led by Jennifer Wegman of The Career Marketing Company 

46.) December 9th Disaster Recovery           
Led by David Crysler of The Crysler Club


Year 2022

1.) January 6th  Automating Purchase Order Changes           
Led by Sarah Scudder of Source Day

2.) January 13th  The Benefits of Advocating for Manufacturing & How to Make an Impact            
Led by Mike Womack of NJMEP 

3.) January 20th  Cold Email Marketing  
Led by Kati McDermith of Manufacturers News (MNI)

4.) January 27th  Short and Long-term Goals: How to Identify and Track Success   
Led by Pavel Stepanov of VirtuDesk

5.) February 3rd  Common Mistakes on Workers’ Comp Audits    
Led by Julia Gardner of Hourly

6.) February 10th  Process Documentation: Creating a Playbook for Your Business     
Led by Chase Bodor of Plastics Plus Technology

7.) February 17th  Brand Positioning      
Led by Rebecca Prox of DSI/Dynamatic

8.) February 24th  Company Culture That Works for You      
Led by by Kelley Plats of NACL North American Coating Laboratories

9.) March 3rd  How First-Mile Inefficiencies Cause Last-Mile Problems for Manufacturers       
Led by Sarah Scudder of SourceDay

10.) March 10th  Buyer Personas        
Led by Nigel T. Packer of Pelatis Online

11.) March 17th  How to Shift Your Business When Surprises Happen         
Led by Kirsten Austin of DCSC, Inc.

12.) March 24th  Methods for Making Effective Industrial Case Studies          
Led by Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative

13.) March 31st  Humor in Business, Seriously  
Led by Val Weber of Monofrax

14.) April 7th  Overcoming Hiring Challenges  
Led by Tami Matthews and Ruth Johnson of Lane Supply Company

15.) April 14th  How PR Can Support Business Objectives   
Led by Dana Englebert, Purposeful Storyteller

16.) April 21st  Earth Day Topic: Sustainability in Manufacturing: Saving Now to Save the World Later   
Led by Ben Nordman and Emily Kite of Obsidian Manufacturing

17.) April 28th  Made in America Mystery, What in the heck is that?    
Led by Kati McDermith of Manufacturers News, Inc. (MNI)

18.) May 5th  Packaging and Sustainability     
Led by Nathan Dube of Industrial Packaging

19.) May 12th Leadership & DEI in the Manufacturing Sector
Led by Bekah Mechtensimer of Empowering Pumps & Equipment 

20.) May 19th  Customer Journey Mapping 
Led by Nicole Donnelly of Donnelly Marketing Group

21.) May 26th  Uncovering Money Leaks for Manufacturers
Led by Adam Baker of Schooley Mitchell 

22.) June 16th  Podcasting for Manufacturers 
Led by Chris of MFG Talk Radio 

23.) June 23rd  APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) Solutions for Manufacturing  
Led by Dan Bigger and John Buglino of Optessa, Inc. 

24.) June 30th  All Things Social   
Led by Julie Basello of Radwell International and Whitney Koch of Welker, Engineered Products 

25.) July 7th  Risk Taking: Put Yourself Out There!     
Led by Dondi Scumaci Author, Speaker and Culture Shifter   

26.) July 14th  Strengthening Manufacturer/Distributor Relationships      
Led by Missy Moorefield of Southern Fasterners & Supply, Inc.

27.) July 28th  Creative Problem Solving       
Led by by Michelle Riccetto of Brash Product Development 

28.) August 4th  Knowledge Management       
Led by by Jasmine Labelle of Velavu   

29.) August 11th  Maintenance & Reliability (Engineering, Systems, Software, etc.)
Led by Neil Hussey of Bijur Delimon Int. (UK ) t/a Denco Lubrication Ltd

30.) August 18th Recession Proofing Your Business 
Led by Pavel Stepanov of VirtuDesk

31.) August 25th  Improve Training Using the Job Instruction Framework  
Led by Chase Bodor of Plastics Plus Technology

32.) September 1st  Navigating a Manufacturing Rebrand   
Led by Nicole Kangos and Kendie Bonner of Snaptron

33.) September 8th  Entrepreneurial Thinking    
Led by Erin Courtenay of Earthling Interactive 

34.) September 15th  Business Valuation Fundamentals    
Led by Damon Pistulka of Exit Your Way

35.) September 22nd  Proper Packaging Purchasing Protocols for Today’s Climate 
Led by Nathan Dube of Industrial Packaging    

36.) September 29th  Company Culture: Perks that Work!     
Led by Kelley Plats of North American Coating Laboratories  

37.) October 6th  Why Manufacturing Matters: A Chance to Tell Your Story      
Led by Ben Nordman of Obsidian Manufacturing  

38.) October 13th  Effective Strategies For Growing A Virtual Team      
Led by Pavel Stepanov of VirtuDesk   

39.) October 20th  Website Design for Manufacturers       
Led by Chris Giglio of Rovere Media 

40.) October 27th  Stress is a 4 letter Word        
Led by Professor Pete Alexander of Stress Expert

41.) November 3rd  Mother-Friendly Manufacturers: Supporting Breastfeeding to Reduce Attrition and Attract Employees         
Led by Whitney Koch of Welker  

42.) November 10th  Community Building on LinkedIn           
Led by Ingor van Rooi the Networking Ninja  

43.) December 1st  Filling the Pipeline in a Post-Pandemic World  
Led by Dave Meyer of BizzyWeb   

44.) December 8th  Marketing Touch Points in the Industrial Buyer Journey   
Led by Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative   


Year 2023

1.) January 12th  Process Improvement        
Led by David Crysler of The Crysler Club   

2.) January 19th  Tech Implementation Challenges           
Led by Pavel Stepanov of VirtuDesk   

3.) January 26th  Cyber Security for Manufacturers            
Led by Gina M. Tabasso of MAGNET   

4.) February 2nd  Digital Selling Across Geographic Borders               
Led by Nigel T. Packer of PelaTis         

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