Episode 37: The Infrastructure Behind the Industry: How Connex Marketplace is Connecting U.S. Manufacturing w/Alan Davis and James Duncan
It was a real pleasure to welcome James Duncan, President of Connex Marketplace, and Alan Davis, President and CEO of i5 Services, to Manufacturing an American Century. Jim and Alan are two private-sector leaders who’ve rolled up their sleeves to tackle two of the biggest challenges facing small and midsize manufacturers today: access to capital and supply chain visibility. They describe how Connex is helping manufacturers find the capital they need, and share how their tools make it easier for business owners to understand their options. Alan gives us the big picture on how Connex Marketplace is reconnecting the U.S. industrial base, helping manufacturers find each other by capability – not just geography or keywords – in a way that connects them while safeguarding their competitive edge.
We also talk about the trust they’ve built with manufacturers over more than a decade, and why that trust matters now more than ever with rising concerns about capital access, trade, and supply chain restructuring. Thanks to Alan and Jim for coming on the podcast!
🔗Links to Learn More:
- Find Alan Davis on Linkedin.
- Find James Duncan on Linkedin.
- Learn more about Connex Marketplace.
- Read about Connex’s work on small business lending support with the SBA.
- Follow AMCC on Linkedin.
- Find Matt on Linkedin.
- Visit our website.
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