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 CT.
See Below for Links to the Recaps!
Thank you to all who participated as hosts,
participants and friends!
(As of August 17th 2023 ~ 162 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 and 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
5.) February 9th Prospecting and Lead Generation Best Practices
Led by Kati McDermith with Sales Leads Inc and Manufacturers’ News, Inc.
6.) February 16th Introduction to the Theory of Constraints
Led by Dr. Lisa Lang with Science of Business
7.) February 23rd The Iceberg Effect
Led by Chase Bodor with Plastics Plus Technology
8.) March 2nd Credit Cards and the Cost of Doing Business
Led by Adam Baker Owner of Schooley Mitchell
9.) March 9th Quiet Quiting
Led by Julia Gardner with Hourly Insurance & Payroll
10.) March 16th Mother-Friendly Manufacturers: What You Need to Know About the PUMP Act
Led by Whitney Koch with Welker, Inc.
11.) March 23rd ChatGPT for Business: Exploring the Power of Generative AI
Led by Ruby Rusine with Social Success Marketing
12.) April 13th Global Remanufacturing Day
Led by Obsidian Manufacturing
13.) April 20th The Power of Empowerment – Cultivating a Productive Culture
Led by Meaghan Ziemba host of the Mavens of Manufacturing podcast
14.) April 27th FASTENating Fastener Facts
Led by Jason & Missy Moorefield with Southern Fasteners & Supply
15.) May 11th Employee Rust-Out
Led by Val Weber
16.) May 18th Getting Feedback from your Team
Led by Kelly Plats of North American Coating Laboratories
17.) May 25th Optimizing Inventory Management for Cost Savings
Led by The Team at VirtuDesk
18.) June 8th The Importance of Reviews and Testimonials in Manufacturing
Led by Chris Giglio
19.) June 15th Improving Service through the Sales Experience
Led by Chase Bodor of Plastics Plus Technology
20.) July 13th From Fiction to Reality: Unveiling Manufacturing Inspired by the Transformers Movie
Led by Ruby Rusine of Social Success Marketing
21.) July 20th How Last-Mile Delivery is Evolving and How to Stay Ahead
Led by Brett Kramer of FreightPOP
22.) July 27th Customer Language: The Use of Jargon in Promotional Copy
Led by Nigel T. Packer of PelaTis
23.) August 3rd AI: Rise of the Machines or Useful Tool
Led by Jim Palmer of The Buy American Movement
24.) August 10th Exploring Buyer Personas
Led by Kelley Plats of North American Coating Laboratories (NACL)
25.) August 17th Prioritizing Process Improvement Initiatives
Led by David Crysler of The Crysler Club
