Ketchie Inc.: Courtney Silver
Phil and Courtney discuss Ketchie’s evolution, the company’s innovative mentorship program and more.
Clocking In Podcast
Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.
Latest Episodes
E 40: Redefining Culture – Wieland
Wieland: Davide Varze and Markus Rusznyak
Phil, Davide and Markus discuss the revolutionization of Wieland Copper, how they changed workplace attitudes, how Wieland makes a difference in the Pine Hall community and more.
E 39: Ready for Impact: How EDPNC Is Keeping North Carolina Competitive
EDPNC: Christopher Chung
Phil and Chris discuss reshoring jobs back to America, how geopolitical instability threatens US supply chains, North Carolina’s economic development and more.
E-38 A Sturdy Solution: BeachBUB
BeachBUB: Bill Schermerhorn
Phil Mintz and Bill discuss the founding of beachBUB©, beachBUB© unique workforce, why beach umbrella safety is vital and more.
E-37: When One Door Closes…
Boon Edam: Brooks O’Quinn
Phil and Brooks discuss O’Quinn’s manufacturing beginnings, Boon Edams’s innovative entry solutions, the talent needed for the organization to function and more.
E-36: Smart Textile Technology: The Future of Fabrication
North Carolina Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (NC DMCSP): Bill Reynolds and Casey Boutwell
Mintz, Reynolds and Boutwell discuss the history of Onda Vision and Dermisense, Onda Vision’s and Dermisense innovative smart textile technologies, how these technologies can help prevent things like heatstroke and detect diseases and more.
E-35: Well Oiled Machine
JMC Tool & Machine Co.: David Zeller
Phil and David discuss Zeller’s background, his passion for the art of machining, the founding of Zeller’s machine shop – DC Machine, his mission at JMC Tool and Machine and more.
E-34: Educating The Workforce of the Future
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC): Dr. Lisa Chapman
Phil Mintz and Dr. Chapman discuss Dr. Chapman’s background, the college’s plans to support workforce development in the world-class facility through education and hands-on training, the recently purchased addition of CCCC, the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center and more.
E-33 Strengthening Workplace Attraction and Retention
The North Carolina Department of Commerce – Workforce Solutions Division: Dr. Jenni Harris
Mintz and Dr. Harris discuss what type of solutions the North Carolina Department of Commerce – Workforce Solutions Division, how her experience as a business owner with employees helps with her leadership of the Business Services unit, Dr. Harris’ favorite books and more.
E-32: Protecting Those Who Protect Us
The North Carolina Department of Commerce – Workforce Solutions Division: Dr. Jenni Harris
Mintz and Dr. Harris discuss what type of solutions the North Carolina Department of Commerce – Workforce Solutions Division, how her experience as a business owner with employees helps with her leadership of the Business Services unit, Dr. Harris’ favorite books and more.
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