MFG WEEK

We are thankful for the 200+ manufacturing companies choosing to operate in the Workforce Initiative region. Together, they employ more than 10,000 individuals and, in 2021, produced $3.2 billion in GDP, an increase of 3.5% annually over the last ten years compared with just 2.6% in the nation.

Diverse careers are available within the region’s manufacturing sector, with 52% of employment centered on production, 12% transportation and material moving, 8% office and administrative support, 4% management, and the remainder in additional specialized areas.

Manufacturing operations support other businesses within the community, too! Manufacturers in the Workforce Initiative Region are estimated to make $4.0 billion in annual purchases from suppliers in the United States with nearly 20% of those purchases being made from businesses located within the region.

Know someone working in manufacturing? Reach out and thank them for moving our community forward.

 

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Data Source: JobsEq