Upstate Manufacturing Network

Join us next week as the Upstate Manufacturing Network's Steering Team as they discuss the effects that Hurricane Helen had on operations and how their culture shifted to support staff and other regional effects of the disaster. Hurricane Helene left a trail of devastation across the southeastern United States, and Upstate South Carolina was no exception. Many individuals and businesses in the region have been deeply affected by the storm’s damage. To support local Manufacturing leaders during this challenging time, this Lunch and Learn session has been organized to create a space for open discussion. We will explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on operations, the ways in which company cultures have adapted to support employees, and the broader regional effects of the disaster. Additionally, we will examine how contingency planning, staff support systems, and company cultures have shifted in response to the rapid and dramatic changes that have occurred in just a matter of days. Grab your lunch, log into the virtual Zoom room, and learn & share what you have experienced as well.

We hope to see you all at the upcoming South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo. Stop by our booth to chat with us about what the UMN is doing and where we are going in 2025.

Calling Upstate Manufacturing Leaders | SAVE THE DATE! On December 12th, Manufacturing leaders from across the Upstate will convene to discuss the region's biggest opportunities for the industry, collaborate on ways to harness those opportunities, and plug into the Upstate Support Partner Team (made up of education: K-12 & post-secondary, workforce development, economic development, government, and non-profits) to help realize the regional opportunities of the Upstate for Manufacturing. Make sure your voice is heard! Contact info@upstatemanufacturingnetwork.org for more information and calendar invite today! December 12th, 2024 | 11:00am - 1:00pm  Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation | Multipurpose Room 236 575 Millennium Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607  **Lunch will be provided**

The National Association of Manufacturers Q3 2024 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey highlights uncertainty across several challenges and shows a drop in manufacturing sentiment in the third quarter. With key findings including: PRIORITY CONCERNS: 1) weak domestic economic 2) rising healthcare costs 3) unfavorable business climate 4) attracting and retaining a quality workforce MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS AGREED: -- Congress should act before the end of 2025 to prevent scheduled tax increases on manufacturers. Tax increases will harm growth in manufacturing in the United States. -- Lawmakers need to act to address health care costs for manufacturing workers. You can read more and download the full survey results at the link below.

ANNOUNCING - Are you a Manufacturing Leader in your community? Do you want to collaborate with your peers on issues that effect your business, industry, regional economy, and your local community? Check out https://lnkd.in/gGyx7H2h and contact us for a calendar invite to the upcoming in-person Quarterly Meeting.

The Upstate Manufacturing Network (UMN) is a self-convened network of manufacturing industry leaders in Upstate South Carolina who aim to shape the future of manufacturing in the Upstate. With the support of our public partners, including workforce development, education, economic development, and our K-12 system, we aim to drive positive change and advance manufacturing towards a brighter future for our economy and community. We work collectively to harness the opportunities of the Upstate region and solve issues that not one of us alone could tackle. This September, we are excited to announce the relaunch of our website! https://lnkd.in/gGyx7H2h Have ideas of how you can shape the manufacturing industry in Upstate? Contact us today.

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