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.
Clocking In Podcast
Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Executive Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.
Latest Episodes
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.
E-31: Putting Customer Success Before Profit
Quis Machinery: Jason Dingess
Mintz and Dingess discuss how Dingess got into the woodworking industry, the solutions Quis Machinery provides, how their customer’s ideas influence the way they do business, how reshoring back to North Carolina is becoming a trend and more.
E-30: Threading the Needle of Quality
FairyStone Fabrics: Chris Rojas
Mintz and Rojas discuss Chris Rojas’ background, the products Fairystone fabrics provide, how they’re comparing supply chain issues and more.
E-29: Community Colleges Provide a Pathway to Business Success
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS): Dr. Bruce Mack
Mintz and Dr. Mack discuss the relationship between NCMEP and NCCCS, the journey Dr. Mack took to become the vice president of the NCCCS, what solutions NCCCS provides to North Carolina business and more.
E-28: East Carolina University Strives to Help North Carolina Businesses Excel
East Carolina University (ECU): Dr. Jason Rowe
In this special edition MFGCON 22 episode, Mintz and Dr. Rowe discuss how Dr. Rowe became interested in marketing and supply chain management, the Bureau of Business Research at ECU, the current state of inflation and more.
E-27: Breathing Easy
Bleep Sleep: Rebecca Holland New and Stuart Heatherington We discuss the invention of Bleep Sleep’s Dreamport, how Stuart came up with the concept of Bleep Sleep, how Rebecca optimizes her years of expertise to take Bleep Sleep to new heights and more.
E-26: Economic Check-Up with Dr. Walden
Dr. Michael Walden
In this episode, we discuss where the NC and US economy stands today. Also, about how different factors including the continued global uncertainty of the virus may continue to have an impact for several months to come and more.
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