Written by Jennifer Fitzgerald
Each January, Capital at Play turns its lens upon the regional manufacturing industry, which encompasses everything from hard goods to foodstuffs to more tech-related businesses. Let’s look at some of the factors that went into the mix during 2019, and what we might expect from the year to come. Spoiler alert: The sub-sector known as Advanced Manufacturing will play a significant role.
Tariffs, trade tensions, chance of a recession: These terms dominated national news headlines in 2019. But how goes manufacturing in Western North Carolina? Has our manufacturing sector experienced continued growth in the last 12 months and expanded its employee base? Let’s take a closer look.
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