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The New American Manufacturing Renaissance Continues with Andrew Crowe

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 31 Jan 2023 · 53m

What this episode covers

Andrew Crowe, founder of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance, discusses his national tour, the TV show Project MFG, and his 'trap hackathons' aimed at bringing manufacturing to underserved communities. He explains how the tour connects job seekers with employers and highlights the importance of diversity and collaboration in revitalizing the industry. Crowe also details his work at Conflux Co-Learning in St. Louis, where he hosts events to bridge the gap between local communities and the manufacturing ecosystem.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Adobe, Nike, Spotify, Printerior, Association for Advancing Automation
Also
New American Manufacturing Renaissance, Project MFG, Conflux Co-Learning

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