Larry Turner

The MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Community and Worker Economic Transition Office is excited to introduce the MI Hub for Manufacturers. This free, centralized platform aims to connect Michigan-based manufacturers with various programs, services, and funding opportunities that foster business growth, innovation, and resilience. Key features of the MI Hub include: - Over $17 million in available loans and grants - More than 60 partner resources and tools Explore the opportunities that can support your manufacturing business at the MI Hub for Manufacturers. Visit: https://lnkd.in/ghE6SfC8

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New from Isle Data: Capital Needs Assessment Data! We’ve added Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) data from Illinois school districts—giving you a clear look at current and planned construction projects for the next two years. The report covers 10 key project categories, including: 🏫 New School Construction ➕ Additions & Extensions 🛠️ Repairs & Remodeling 🔒 Security Upgrades ⚡ Energy Conservation … and more. If you sell products or services into K-12 facilities, this is your early signal on where the opportunities will be. 📊 Now live in Isle Data either searchable and sortable in our District Query Tool or in our District Reports giving an itemized look on a per district basis. #K12 #EdTech #FacilitiesManagement #Construction #DataDriven #IsleData

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WI manufacturers are owning the 'new normal', adapting ops amid tariffs, inflation, & industry shifts. Insights from BizTimes' Manufacturing Summit reveal how leaders like Micaela are turning challenges into strategies for success. How will this pan out? https://lnkd.in/gwbGRhtF

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One of Racine's most successful and long-lasting companies is SC Johnson, a leading consumer products company competing in numerous global markets. This post is a brief history of the multi-generational family leadership and some strategic analysis using several popular strategy framework tool. Part of the Founded in Wisconsin series, Racine. https://lnkd.in/gvMdkqRT #FoundedInWisconsin, #SCJohnson, #BusinessHistory, #Strategy, #FamilyBusiness

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Today we released MAGNET’s 2025 Ohio Manufacturing Survey, Steady Under Pressure. We heard from almost 300 manufacturing leaders representing 30,000+ Ohio workers. What they told us lines up closely with what we’re seeing inside plants across the state. Growth has slowed. Costs remain high. Uncertainty is elevated. And yet most manufacturers expect to grow next year. This isn’t a sector retreating. It’s recalibrating. Leaders are tightening operations, watching expenses carefully, and making measured decisions instead of big swings. They believe in their customers. They believe domestic manufacturing has a long future. But they’re approaching it with discipline. At MAGNET, this is exactly the work we’re focused on — helping companies strengthen operations, improve productivity, and position themselves to grow in a tougher environment. Full survey: https://lnkd.in/eEMM38av Media release: https://lnkd.in/e8Q5KTHm If you want to talk through what these results mean for your company, please reach out. #manufacturingsuccess #makeitbetterohio #smartmanufacturing #ceoinsights #northeastohio

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𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. They lack a place where their thinking gets sharpened by peers who understand the weight of the role. The 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟰 in Brookfield is where Wisconsin leaders experience that dynamic at scale. Our small peer groups are intimate by design. But when several hundred decision-makers gather in one space—across industries, generations, ownership models—the perspective widens. Patterns emerge. Blind spots get exposed. Conviction strengthens. Review the speakers and the agenda. It’s not theory. It’s real operators wrestling with real macroeconomic and AI-driven shifts. 𝘐𝘧 𝘸𝘦’𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘶𝘱, this is a strong re-entry point. I can extend a guest invitation to a limited number of business owners and presidents. Message me if you’d value the experience.

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Kurt Bauer, president and CEO of WMC, said the effect of tariffs on the supply chain is a legitimate concern, but Wisconsin manufacturers have proven themselves to be incredibly nimble. “They proved that during Covid,” he said. “I think they're proving it right now. When (existing) supply chains are blocked, they find another way.” https://lnkd.in/ghw_82qX

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