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Succeeding in the Global Economy: A Town Hall Discussion

Andy Busch, CNBC contributor and BMO Capital Markets Global FX Strategist, will lead business, community, and thought leaders in a dynamic town hall discussion of the impacts of globalization on the Chicago region, and how communities, governments, and firms can help Americans adapt to the 21st century economy.

The discussion will take place on May 12th at the Illinois Institute of Technology's Campus Conference Center. For more information, please see this invitation.

By-Product Synergy in the City That Works

The Chicago Waste to Profit Network, a City of Chicago and CMC collaboration, now has 90 member companies with 100 synergies implemented or in progress.

To date, the network has diverted over 22,000 tons of landfill, reduced CO2 emissions by 42,000 tons and created over $500,000 of economic value for its member companies.

 

 

 

STARR(R) Solutions Continue to Provide Value for CMC Clients

Midwest Folding came to the Chicago Manufacturing Center for help in meeting three business goals: shrink manufacturing lead times; improve on-time delivery, and reduce inventory levels.

Read how CMC's Structured Solution helped Midwest Folding launch its lean journey.

Midwest Manufacturers Bid to Stay Competitive amid Globalization

PBS's Newshour takes a look at the hard hit globalization has brought to Midwest manufacturing and the efforts being taken to regain the region's competitive edge. This two part segment is available as a RealAudio download or can be watched through streaming video.

You can find the first part here.
You can find the second part here.

 

 

 
  • Over the past two decades manufacturing productivity gains have been double that of other economic sectors. This helps reduce costs, raise the standard of living and keep inflation low.