Manufacturers succeed when they have the benefit of the latest economic and industry information available. The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership generates and curates information to support members’ evolving needs.

2017 NATIONAL MANUFACTURING OUTLOOK AND INSIGHTS
Strategies to Overcome the Headwinds

Perhaps more than any other industry, manufacturing is in a continual state of transformation and has been for many years. Manufacturing businesses must manage frequently changing customer needs and a rapidly shifting competitor landscape, while remaining focused on profit margins and revenue growth. One thing that is not changing, however, is the importance of this industry to the U.S. economy… READ/DOWNLOADFULL REPORT

Facing the Headwinds: Strategies for Manufacturers in 2017 

Article by Kreg Brown

While manufacturing activity in the past two years has been slightly less robust than observers would have hoped for, the general trend is toward growth… READ THE FULL ARTICLE

AEROSPACE: Colorado Industry Cluster Profile

Colorado is an aerospace powerhouse, ranking first in the nation in 2015 for private aerospace employment as a percentage of total employment, and second in total private-sector employment. The state’s highly educated workforce, leading contractors, research assets, and synergy between industry, commercialization, research, and workforce development supports its position as a top aerospace state.

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