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227: Are the Challenges Facing Rural vs. Urban Manufacturers Really That Different? Live from the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 18 Mar 2025 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

Chris Luecke interviews Krisi Schell of SRC Holdings, Chris Oravec of L&R Industries, and Drew Crowe of New American Manufacturing Renaissance about the distinct yet overlapping talent challenges facing rural and urban manufacturers. Schell details SRC Holdings' open-book management and community engagement strategies to retain staff in rural Missouri, while Oravec explains how L&R Industries attracts talent in Kabul, Missouri, through comprehensive benefits and local school partnerships. Crowe contrasts rural awareness of manufacturing jobs with urban disconnection, advocating for a multi-stakeholder ecosystem involving workforce development, education, and city leaders to bridge the skills gap.

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early-stage companies and companies scaling up

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SRC Holdings, L&R Industries, New American Manufacturing Renaissance, Caster Concepts, Skillwork

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