Episode 2: Driving Growth through Collaboration: Utah’s Manufacturing Renaissance with Dr. Tulinda Larsen
Welcome to another episode of the Manufacturing an American Century podcast! In this episode, your host Matt Bogoshian speaks with a long-time AMCC leader and driving force behind Utah’s manufacturing renaissance, Dr. Tulinda Larsen, Executive Director of the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Institute. Get ready to dive into a dynamic conversation about how Utah manufacturing stakeholders are driving collaboration and innovation in the Beehive State.
📢 Episode Highlights:
The Bottom-up Approach: Tulinda is a believer in bottom-up systems leadership, where regional leaders unite for collective success. This approach empowers regions to strengthen their manufacturing industries from within by uniting stakeholders from various sectors to advance the American project.
Utah’s Manufacturing Ecosystem: Learn how Utah’s manufacturing ecosystem thrives through strategic partnerships with universities, manufacturing associations, and economic development organizations. Tulinda’s inspiring journey showcases how focusing on advanced manufacturing and materials can pave the way for a competitive future while empowering a diverse workforce.
Innovative Programs: Tulinda describes Utah’s approach to apprenticeships, training initiatives, and supply chain development. The state’s commitment to small businesses and a skilled workforce sets an example for the nation, bolstered by collaborative efforts between academia and industry that are the driving force behind dynamic training programs adaptive to the evolving manufacturing landscape.
AMCC’s Catalyzing Role: Discover how AMCC acts as a catalyst for change, providing a hub for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and access to federal programs. Regions nationwide learn from one another, replicate successful models, and collectively drive transformation. Tulinda shares her insights into the value of this network as a long-time participant in AMCC since its inception.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation that highlights the potential of collective action, innovation, and leadership in American manufacturing.
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