Roundtable Discussion: December 1st, 2025

Roundtable Discussion from December 1st, 2025, focuses on the intersection of manufacturing, cluster economy development, and community initiatives. The discussion involves stakeholders potentially associated with MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) programs and the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative (AMCC). Key topics addressed include strategies for strengthening regional capabilities, fostering manufacturing communities of practice, and leveraging resources from the Economic Development Administration for local economic development.

The session examines methods for fostering regional ecosystems designed to support and potentially reshore US manufacturing jobs. The conversation likely covers specific frameworks, such as 'The Big 6,' in the context of building resilient and advanced regional economies centered around the industrial sector.