12 episodes

Oregon is home to ordinary small businesses who make extraordinary things – from airplanes to bags to lifesaving medical devices. On the Oregon Manufacturing Podcast, host Linda Wechsler takes you inside Oregon’s 1.2 trillion dollar manufacturing industry by telling these businesses’ untold stories. Listen in as we honor the spirit of Oregon’s pioneering past and pave the way for our innovative future. Season one coming soon. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more at https://manufacturing-matters-oregon.launchaco.com. This podcast is a collaborative effort between city, regional, and industry organizations.

Manufacturing Matters Oregon Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership

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Oregon is home to ordinary small businesses who make extraordinary things – from airplanes to bags to lifesaving medical devices. On the Oregon Manufacturing Podcast, host Linda Wechsler takes you inside Oregon’s 1.2 trillion dollar manufacturing industry by telling these businesses’ untold stories. Listen in as we honor the spirit of Oregon’s pioneering past and pave the way for our innovative future. Season one coming soon. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more at https://manufacturing-matters-oregon.launchaco.com. This podcast is a collaborative effort between city, regional, and industry organizations.

    How a family-owned food manufacturer is using smart factory technology to power efficiency & growth

    How a family-owned food manufacturer is using smart factory technology to power efficiency & growth

    Julie and Henry Mosier, Founders of Food For The Sole in Bend, Oregon, join the podcast to discuss running a family business and how they have integrated smart factory technology as a small business to create greater efficiency.

    • 22 min
    How Oregon Manufacturers are Attracting and Retaining Talent

    How Oregon Manufacturers are Attracting and Retaining Talent

    On the inaugural episode of season 3, host Shane Steinke talks with Tyler Grover and Stephanie Clayville of GrovTec Machining about how they are finding new ways to attract and retain talent.

    • 29 min
    A Preview for Season 3 of the Manufacturing Matters Oregon Podcast

    A Preview for Season 3 of the Manufacturing Matters Oregon Podcast

    A look ahead to the upcoming season of the Manufacturing Matters Oregon Podcast with host Shane Steinke.

    • 1 min
    Empowering Women to Enter the Manufacturing Industry

    Empowering Women to Enter the Manufacturing Industry

    Host Linda Wechsler sits down with Katie Hughes, Executive Director of non-profit Girls Build (girlsbuild.org) and Natasha Allen, Weld Process Manager for Rightline Equipment.

    • 26 min
    How a 130 Year Old Legacy Manufacturing Brand Continues to Grow

    How a 130 Year Old Legacy Manufacturing Brand Continues to Grow

    Host Linda Wechsler sits down with Steve Serra and Puji Sherer from Miller Paint Company to learn how the northwest born, 130 year old company continues to grow.

    • 31 min
    Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Two Manufacturers Making PPE

    Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Two Manufacturers Making PPE

    This week we are telling the story of two Oregon manufacturers making PPE, and how we can support local businesses while at the same time keeping ourselves safe.

    • 21 min

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