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  • A tale of two economies: Mercer, Monroe counties' success and struggle offer lessons for Ohio

    November 05, 2018 |

    Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Celina, Ohio

    In Mercer County, Ohio, the economy is thriving - unlike other counties in the state that have been decimated by a loss of manufacturing jobs. So what is Mercer County doing differently? Aided by its location off a highway, the County has invested in its workforce and used forward-thinking leadership to establish itself as a leader in the manufacturing industry.

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  • Automotive company and Iraqi refugees join forces to fill workplace gaps

    October 18, 2018 |

    Metromode |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sterling Heights, Michigan

    When jobs needed to be filled, AGS Automotive Systems and Michigan Staffing worked together to hire Iraqi refugees who had recently arrived in Michigan. The manufacturing industry is an ideal fit for refugees who can make money, put down roots, and learn new skills. Though learning English posed a barrier, AGS provided English language classes, and the refugees have been able to succeed in these new jobs.

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  • Innovative rural factories are defying America's manufacturing decline

    October 16, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Alexandria, Minnesota

    Rural manufacturers in America are staying relevant by shifting focuses to hyper-specific product production. Industries work to balance efficiency with personalization in the changing manufacturing landscape of the 21st century.

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  • Can Zoning Actually Save Manufacturing Space in San Francisco? Audio icon

    October 03, 2018 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Kate Sofis created SFMade in San Francisco to find creative ways to support local manufacturing. The organization has helped push the local government to create more inclusionary industrial zoning, which incentivizes developers to build manufacturing space along with traditional office space. Funded by grants and a New Markets Tax Credit, SFMade has opened 150 Hooper, a manufacturing hub. Its challenge now is how to maintain a sustainable funding source in the pricey city.

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  • Scratch: What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation? These Kids Built Robots

    September 04, 2018 |

    WYSO |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

    A low-cost summer program in Dayton, Ohio run by Ohio University and business partners is introducing students to the 21st century high-tech manufacturing industry. The camp is working to dispel the notion that manufacturing work is old-fashioned and helping to fill a shortage of skilled workers in this industry statewide.

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  • A Pop-Up Pencil Museum Underlines a History that Has Almost Been Erased

    August 13, 2018 |

    Hyperallergic |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Commemorating the nearly forgotten history of one of New York City’s first factories, Jackie Mock’s installation “The Pencil Museum” places items related to the history of Eberhard Faber’s pencil company in outdoor vitrines. This installation is part of Art In the Parks, a series of public art installations placed in parks that are often without cultural programming.

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  • African food businesses get nurturing from well-known giants

    August 13, 2018 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

    Food companies like General Mills and Hershey are sharing their expertise with entrepreneurs in Africa to help strengthen their businesses and depend less on foreign imports. Employees of the company volunteer through an organization called Partners in Food Solutions, and they share advice about things like hygiene, business plans, vitamin enrichment, and more. So far over 250 African businesses have worked with more than 1,400 Partners in Food Solutions employees.

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  • Manufacturers Increase Efforts to Woo Workers to Rural Areas

    August 03, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    Despite the supposed fear of automation taking away jobs, there is in fact a shortage of employees in the manufacturing industry. In rural areas where many manufacturing plants are located, companies are trying a variety of ways to incentivize talent to move, including student loan forgiveness, day care, and cash bonuses for recruiting others. There is also a huge focus on improved training and career growth potential.

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  • Refugees adopt energy-saving stoves to save trees

    April 26, 2018 |

    Daily Monitor |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Uganda

    Nearly one million South Sudan refugees have fled to Uganda to seek refuge among a safer setting. With this rapid population growth, however, the environmental impacts have included massive deforestation in areas. Although not a solution in and of itself, conservation organizations are taking steps to mitigate against this impact by creating energy saving stoves made out of clay soil.

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  • Solar Power Bridging the Electricity Gap in Rural Malawi

    April 03, 2018 |

    Greentumble |

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    Response Location: Malawi, Makata

    Solar power has long been thought of as the way to go to provide long-term environmentally friendly energy needs; however, the cost can deter those living in more remote areas. Cognizant of this, the firm Powered By Nature has begun investing in affordable solar powered torches, with products made for both business and individuals. Many locals in Malawi are finding that the benefits outweigh the cost, and they are in fact saving money by switching to solar powered lighting.

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