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Connecticut has the expertise, technology, innovation and institutional memory to be a worldwide leader in manufacturing once again. Hear experts from business, education and government share their thoughts on the resources, infrastructure, manpower and commitment needed to strengthen Connecticut manufacturing. Learn about the high paying careers and financial stability today’s clean, technology-driven manufacturing can deliver. Building a stronger Connecticut is why Manufacturing Matters.
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Monday Sep 16, 2019
Episode 14 – Invest - Innovate - Grow through the Generations
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Tune in to hear how 5th generation and 3rd generation companies are succeeding in Connecticut through investment and innovation.

Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Episode 13 – The manufacturing supply chain continues to boom in Connecticut!
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
Thursday Aug 15, 2019
A strategy of Focus has helped lead this 2nd generation company to greatness. Listen to Mastercam's story on this month's Manufacturing Matters podcast as Simsbury Bank CEO, Martin Geitz speaks with co-founder Mark Summers and his daughter, CEO, Megan West.

Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Episode 12 – Stanley Black & Decker's Manufactory Comes Alive!
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IIOT are forcing manufacturers to deploy new technologies to remain competitive. Stanley Black & Decker’s Manufactory 4.0 - a one-of-a-kind facility located in Hartford, CT, is changing the way they do business locally and around the world. Sudhi Bangalore, SB&D Global VP, shares his insights with Simsbury Bank's CEO, Martin Geitz.

Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Episode 11 – The Difficult Conversations are the Most Important
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Listen to what the experts shared about managing conflict in a family business versus a traditional organizational structure. Are there Best Practices? How do multi-generational businesses function differently from one another? And what is the "Family Factor?" You will definitely have a few 'Ah Ha' moments. Brought to you by Simsbury Bank

Thursday May 23, 2019
Episode 10 – UCONN School of Engineering & Economic Development
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Economic Development is a Real Thing at The UConn School of Engineering! Graduates and undergraduates, together with the amazing Engineering faculty, are partnering to solve real challenges for small-medium sized and family-owned business. The Innovation Partnership Building - part of UConn's Tech Park - is a one-of-a-kind facility in the United States, and it's resources are available to Connecticut companies for the asking. Learn more on this month's Manufacturing Matters podcast, brought to you by Simsbury Bank.

Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Episode 9 – UCONN School of Engineering & Workforce Development
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Join us while the UConn School of Engineering and EDAC Technologies share their story of solving challenges through collaboration and innovative thinking. Brought to you by Simsbury Bank's Manufacturing Matters podcast.

Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Episode 8 – Incumbent Worker Training
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Join us inside the Goodwin Mobile Manufacturing Lab as we talk about how incumbent worker training heightens employee morale, improves job satisfaction and increases productivity. All brought to you by Simsbury Bank's Manufacturing Matters podcast.

Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Episode 7 – Advanced Manufacturing
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Advanced Manufacturing is Alive and Well and Thriving in Connecticut. The latest Simsbury Bank Manufacturing Matters podcast spotlights how Stanley Black & Decker is leading the world with its brand of Manufacturing 4.0.

Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Episode 6 – Succession Planning (Part 2)
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
While a good business can thrive forever, a good management team relies on well-planned, pragmatic and creative transition when the time comes. Hear what business owners need to do to be ready and how soon you need to begin sound transition planning to ensure your business continues to thrive for the next generation and beyond.

Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Episode 5 – Succession Planning (Part 1)
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Succession/Transition Planning - What does the Next Generation Look Like?