The manufacturing worker shortage is a subject we have reported on numerous times. We are hopeful that these steps being taken by NAM will be effective in recruiting people to manufacturing jobs. NAM to mark 125th anniversary with $10 million 2020 campaign Nationwide … Read more
We found this fascinating animated chart from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) that we thought our Agurban followers might find interesting as well. The author’s observations are below. Click on the Animation Link below the graphic to go to the animated view. World’s … Read more
We love this piece by former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels that appeared in The Washington Post. We’ve been saying for years that the rural work ethic of our young people is second to none. In farm children, I see virtues that one sees … Read more
We have a favor to ask of our readers. Becky McCray, a small-town entrepreneur and writer, has been a frequent “contributor” to our Agurban. This week, we’d like to ask for your help in helping Becky. Survey of Rural Challenges Wouldn’t it be … Read more
Freedom does not come so easily. With the deepest respect and eternal gratitude, we salute the American Heroes and the independent Unites States of America. We live in the greatest country in the world! Happy 243rd Independence Day, America!
This week’s Agurban comes from a post by our good friend, Becky McCray and one of her guest contributors, Paula Jensen. We couldn’t agree more with some of the take-aways from Paula’s post, What’s the Life Expectancy of Our Community? We are sharing … Read more
Have you ever wondered, or worried, about a robot invasion? Is it a real thing? A recent post on Industry Week, entitled “The Great Robot Takeover: Fact of Fiction?”, could clear up any confusion on the issue, or perhaps, make it murkier… Following … Read more
Last week we shared a story about how small manufacturers are having a difficult time filling job openings. They are not alone, as numerous manufacturing job openings throughout the United States are be left unfilled. Perhaps apprenticeship programs are the answer. US Needs … Read more
Filling manufacturing jobs continues to be a problem, even for the smaller manufacturers. 89% of Small Manufacturers Can’t Fill Job Openings IndustryWeek | May 31, 2019 An overwhelming majority (98.6%) of American manufacturing companies are small businesses, and 75.3% of those businesses have … Read more
We have discussed is previous Agurbans about the impending rise in electric vehicles (EVs) and how that technology will require significant changes in the manufacturing process of automobiles. We are particularly interested in how this disruption will affect our tenants who manufacture components … Read more