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President Obama will deliver his sixth State of the Union address tonight.  As we prepare for tonight's remarks, we are joining many others in reflecting on promises of SOTUs past. In 2014, CBS News reminds us , Obama offered plans on several issues of interest to WiM. First, job training for technical trades. In his 2014 speech the president said, "I've asked Vice President Biden to lead an across-the-board reform of America's training programs to make sure they have one mission: train Americans with the skills employers need, and match them to good jobs that need to be filled right now..." By CBS's measure , Obama pulled through on this goal.  The news outlet points to a report issued by Vice President Biden in September.  The report announced $450 million in grants to 27 community colleges, helping them to partner with employers and enhance programs that train students for jobs. We'd add to this count the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.  The ...

An exciting WiM event is scheduled for two weeks from today in Brookfield, WI. The WiM Wisconsin Chapter will host Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch for a luncheon on Monday, Jan. 26. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch WiM members and non-members are invited, and women from all levels of the manufacturing workforce are encouraged to attend. The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel - 375 S. Moorland Road in Brookfield. 11:00a - 11:30a  Registration & Networking  11:30a - 12:00p  Lunch is served  12:00p - 1:00p  Lieutenant Governor speaks Learn more on the WiM website here: http://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/emeevents/eventdescription/?CalendarEventKey=c323700a-93f5-4b4b-96ba-b30dbfc14dc1

Here's the next post in a series of guest pieces provided by WiM supporter, Foley & Lardner LLP. ----------- By Rosana M. Gutierrez Perhaps not surprisingly to those familiar with the tropical island, manufacturing remains a key driver of economic activity in Puerto Rico. Indeed, manufacturing accounts for 45% of Puerto Rico’s GDP (compared to 11% in the U.S.) and over 20% of the island’s jobs. Many U.S. multinational companies, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, have chosen Puerto Rico as their home for manufacturing operations. Why? There are five main reasons. First, with over 50 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Puerto Rico’s greatest asset is a skilled, experienced, yet inexpensive workforce. According to the experts , Puerto Rico offers the lowest labor costs within the U.S. with hourly rates in manufacturing averaging 65-80% of the continental U.S. average. Second, location, location, location. Situated halfway between North and South Americ...

In the latest issue of Crain's Cleveland Business, Northeast Ohio leaders weigh in on the year ahead.  One voice offering insight is our own Allison Grealis.  Check out the full article for predictions on topics including which industries offer the biggest opportunities and how the region can maxmize its growth potential. Here are a few quotes from Allison:  Overall, both of the organizations Grealis is involved in, the Precision Metalforming Association and Women in Manufacturing, want to see more men and women of all ages go into manufacturing as a career. Grealis also is looking forward to establishing a local chapter of Women in Manufacturing to offer training and support to the region.  And, she said, she’d like to see more regional sourcing within the manufacturing industry. As a representative for two national associations, Grealis said she sees opportunity in the automotive industry. It’s an industry that many members of the groups serve. The non-residential...

A Forbes list of rising stars in the manufacturing sector was released this week. According to Forbes, the list - called 30 Under 30 Reinventing Manufacturing In A Greener, Tech-Savvier World - defies long-held stereotypes about the sector and shows that "the present – and future – of manufacturing is something altogether different." We were pleased to see Natalie Panek on the list.  Natalie is an Engineer in MDA’s Robotics and Automation Division.  She was also a panelist at the 2014 WiM SUMMIT. Photo of Natalie Paneck from Forbes About Natalie, Forbes says - Panek innovates products for the extremes of outer space, whether it’s a robot to service and repair satellites on-orbit or studying how lunar dust could create problems for a rover on the moon. She's also the first woman to race the University of Calgary's solar powered car (which she helped design and build) in a North American Solar Challenge. Congratulations, Natalie, on this well-deserved recognition!

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Kiery Wilson Associate Food Scientist II Post Foods #HearHerStory / @womeninmfg At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the manufacturing sector. We firmly believe that mentorship and community-buildling will help attract and retain women in manufacturing.  As part of our mission, we feature on our blog the stories of women we admire who are currently working in manufacturing.  The following is the latest installment of our "Hear Her Story" series. Please tell our readers a little bit about your job and what your work looks like every day. I’m a food scientist in research and development with Post Cereal; right now I’m working on Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles and any new products in that brand. I develop new products and quality improvements for the Pebbles brand. Typically, I spend half my day working in the lab, trying out new formulas and the other half at my desk working on the computer. I work with ingredient suppliers, create specifications,...

WiM was mentioned in a new AP article on manufacturers' efforts to recruit women employees. The article says, "Some companies in need of welders, machinists and other skilled workers are now targeting women, who account for nearly half of the U.S. workforce but hold less than a third of the nation’s 12.2 million manufacturing jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics." Pointing to a report by the National Women's Law Center, the article notes that "women’s share of manufacturing jobs peaked in the early 1990s, and remained mostly unchanged until the recession." One reason for this problem?  The writer points to another piece of research: "A ... survey done for Women in Manufacturing, a nonprofit industry group, found that women ages 17 to 24 tended to see the industry as male-dominated and dull." Read the full article to see how companies like Harley-Davidson and others are working to fight stereotypes that keep young women away.

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Susan Heynen Manufacturing Engineer Caterpillar Inc. #HearHerStory / @womeninmfg At Women in Manufacturing, we are committed to supporting women in the manufacturing sector. We firmly believe that mentorship and community-buildling will help attract and retain women in manufacturing.  As part of our mission, we feature on our blog the stories of women we admire who are currently working in manufacturing.  The following is the latest installment of our "Hear Her Story" series. Please tell our readers a little bit about your job and what your work looks like every day. I am a Manufacturing Engineer for Undercarriage RCWT off road construction in East Peoria, Illinois. When challenges and obstacles arise each day, I support, coordinate and direct the work needed to be done to resolve the issues. I am a diagnostic resource and support for shop floor maintenance technicians for bin picking. I provide technical and project leadership for the manufacturing process throughout the fac...

Here's the next post in a series of guest pieces provided by WiM supporter, Foley & Lardner LLP. ----------- Funds Investing in U.S. Manufacturing Companies: Foreign Investor Consideration s By Annette De La Torre and Jamshed Patel Operators of manufacturing companies, especially those considering a sale or capital raise, should understand investors’ concerns regarding direct investment. Today, investment funds with investors and investments in multiple jurisdictions constitute a large part of the U.S. manufacturing direct investment landscape. However, tax challenges exist for these fund managers and investors. The tax treatment of foreign investors depends largely on the type of income generated by a fund. For example, assume that an investment fund is structured as a domestic limited partnership , with both U.S. and foreign investors. Further, assume that the fund acquires a U.S.-based manufacturing company, which is also structured as a domestic limited partnership. Unless ...

Here's the next post in a series of guest pieces provided by WiM supporter, Foley & Lardner LLP. ----------- EPA Advocacy Can Add Value to a Manufacturer’s Bottom Line By Sarah Slack Whether you’re manufacturing widgets or rubber bands, paper products or cheese, one thing most manufacturers have in common is being subject to various regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) . Manufacturers often experience regulation as an imposition of new, stringent requirements that drive up operational costs. However, there are opportunities to engage in the regulatory process that allow manufacturers to participate in the development of the rules they must follow. In his book, “ Effective EPA Advocacy ,” Richard Stoll , elected this year as a Fellow in the American College of Environmental Lawyers, breaks down the processes by which EPA develops its rules and policies. He also outlines how companies can become involved in shaping the regulations and policies that affect th...