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Serving the Industrial Base with Ron Angelo, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)

Release Date: 01/02/2024

Evolving a Legacy: How Jill Mayer is Future-Proofing Bead Industries with Culture, EOS, and Innovation

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In this insightful episode of Made in America, Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries, shares how she's steering a fifth-generation, 111-year-old company into the future. From embracing EOS to bring structure and accountability, to leveraging the Culture Index for smarter hiring, Mayer breaks down the systems and mindsets that are helping Bead evolve beyond legacy thinking. Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss: How EOS created a cadence for strategic planning and execution Why the Culture Index helped her build better teams with complementary strengths What it really takes to retain young...

Boosting Sales with Effective Chat Solutions: Insights from Nelson Bruton, Manufacturing Chats

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In this Made in America podcast episode, Nelson Bruton, President of Manufacturing Chats, shares insights on how manufacturers can boost their sales and business growth through practical, effective communication tools like live chat. The discussion covers the evolution of Manufacturing Chats from a full-service digital marketing agency to a specialized provider of live chat solutions tailored for industrial manufacturers. Nelson emphasizes the importance of real-time customer engagement, drawing parallels between live chat and trade show interactions. He also explores the potential of AI in...

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In this week's Made in America episode, Grant Branch III, CEO of the Kamflex Corporation, shares how the company offers more than just conveyors—they provide complete solutions for their customers by integrating robotics, conveyors, and data analytics. Grant explains how being a system integrator allows them to build a vertically integrated system that delivers the full package, solving complex challenges for industries that rely on precision and efficiency. Learn more here: Youtube link: https://youtu.be/fh2Agjoaa9k Podcast page:...

MiA Ep 237 Simple Ways for Manufacturers to Improve Their Bottom Line with Jeff Rossi, CBIZ

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This episode is packed with tips on how manufacturers can improve their bottom lines. From analyzing inventory management, to tax incentives, M&A opportunities, R&D credits and grant opportunities, you don't want to miss this episode!

Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE: Connecting Hard Tech CT Product Innovators and Manufacturers with Adam Rodrigues

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In our newest Made in America episode, Ari sits down with Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE, to discuss hard tech innovation and startup success. With only 3% of hard tech startups making it to market, FORGE is helping founders overcome challenges through funding, education, and manufacturing connections.

Penmar Industries: More Than a Label Manufacturer

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Made In America: Changing Lives with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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In this episode of Made in America, we’re joined by Mike Calorossi, VP of Manufacturing Operations at MannKind Corporation, to discuss the transformative power of pharmaceutical manufacturing. From recognizing the value of diverse teams to always staying a step ahead in operations, Mike shares lessons that have shaped his leadership philosophy and career success. Tune in to hear why staying proactive and playing to your team’s strengths is a “superpower” in today’s fast-paced manufacturing world.

ACM Live Part II: CCAT - An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing

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What role do technology and automation play in shaping the future of manufacturing? Recorded live at ACM Aerospace Alley, the latest episode of the Made in America Podcast features insights from Brian Montanari (Hapco Industries), Jackie Garafano (CCAT), and Nick Delick (New England Airfoil Products). Together, they explore how technology roadmaps and partnerships like the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) are driving innovation in aerospace and beyond.

MIA ACM Tradeshow 2024 Live: Why it's time to get moving on CMMC Certification

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Made in America - Career journey, and fostering the next generation -- with Monique Iken, PMC-STS, Inc.

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CCATs technology adoption programs and funding opportunities for small and medium sized manufacturers keep growing and developing, so we are always happy to hear from Ron Angelo, President & CEO about their latest and greatest programs.

Ron tells Ari about continuous improvement over the years at CCAT and how they are focusing in on areas like training and technology adoption. They discuss programs like the Digital Thread Lab, Additive Adoption Program, and Digital Transformation Program - which focuses on areas like model-based definition and non-destructive testing.

At the end of the day, CCAT aims to help the regional supply chain stay competitive and resilient!

Ron Angelo, President and CEO, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)

CCAT's Website: https://www.ccat.us/

CCAT's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccat/

CCAT's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTCenterforAdvancedTech

Ron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronangelo/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

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