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Smile! Manufacturing is Growing
July 16, 2008
The report, co-sponsored by the Boston Foundation, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, shows that most of the manufacturing firms in Massachusetts are privately held companies…employing nearly 300,000 workers.
The report cites that the growth in the manufacturing sector can be attributed adapting products to market needs, technology upgrades, more efficient supply chains, and capitalizing on the weak dollar to sell in the global market.
There are some bright spots in the economic picture and this one should be celebrated. Tell us about some manufacturing success stories in your region by leaving a comment. I'll bet there are many!
Posted by Richard G. Weissman on July 16, 2008 | Comments (0)