Just had this amazing chat with Brian Sexton, the voice of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Thomas McManus, a former NFL player, and guess what? We dived deep into the Battery Belt in the Southeast and touched a bit on the American manufacturing renaissance.
Brian, with his deep connection to sports and the local community, brought up how the Southeast is becoming a hotspot for battery manufacturing, tying it into broader trends of technological advancement and economic development.
Thomas, with his on-the-field grit, paralleled the strategic teamwork in football to the collaborative efforts fueling this manufacturing boom.
It's fascinating to see how this region, traditionally known for agriculture and textiles, is now powering up America's electric vehicle revolution. The conversation highlighted how these new industries are not just about the tech but also about reviving American manufacturing prowess.
With folks like Brian and Thomas taking an interest, it’s clear that the story of the Battery Belt is resonating far beyond the usual tech and economic circles.
They were both optimistic about what this means for the local economies—jobs, innovation, you name it. It's a real-life example of how adapting and innovating can put regions on the map for all the right reasons. The resurgence of American manufacturing isn't just a return to making things but a leap into leading the next generation of high-tech industry. And according to Brian and Thomas, the Southeast's Battery Belt is right at the heart of it.
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Territory Sales/Water Quality Design at Walter Morris Company
1moSomeone tell Phillip Borges that’s a tv remote and it won’t work on that Minisplit he’s staring at. Haha. Hope you’re well buddy.