Manufacturing Council
Manufacturing Council
The Manufacturing Council serves as the principal private sector advisory committee to the Secretary of Commerce on the United States manufacturing sector. The Council is charged with ensuring regular communication between the federal government and the manufacturing sector, advising the Secretary of Commerce on government policies and programs that affect United States manufacturing and provide a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems and to ensure that the United States remains the preeminent destination for investment in manufacturing throughout the world.
April 13, 2012
BiWeekly Manufacturing Council Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 12, 2012
News Media Contact: Office of Public Affairs, 202-482-4883
U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO MANUFACTURING COUNCIL
WASHINGTON – U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson today announced the appointment of seven new members of the Manufacturing Council – the principal private sector committee advising the Commerce Secretary on the U.S. manufacturing sector. Each of the appointments fills an existing vacancy, and will bring the Council up to a total of 25 members.
“I am pleased to welcome seven new members to the Manufacturing Council, who will help us continue to support U.S. manufacturers building things here and selling them everywhere,” said U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson. “Each of the new appointees brings enormous experience in this critical sector for our economy, and will play an important role in our ability to promote innovation, economic growth, and continue to level the playing field for American manufacturing firms and workers.”
The Manufacturing Council was created to ensure regular communication between the U.S. government and the manufacturing sector and to promote new ideas for continuously improving manufacturing competitiveness. The Council advises the Secretary of Commerce on government policies and programs that affect U.S. manufacturing and provides a forum for proposing solutions to industry-related problems. The Council also works to ensure that the United States remains the preeminent destination for investment in manufacturing throughout the world.
New appointees to the Manufacturing Council are as follows:
- Gregory Booth, President & Chief Executive Officer, Zippo Manufacturing Company, Pa.
- Mark Chandler, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Cisco Systems, Inc., Calif.
- Peter Dorsman, Executive Vice President, Industry Solutions Group and Global Operations, NCR, Ga.
- Dr. Albert Green, CEO, Kent Displays / Improv Electronics, Ohio
- Mary Ann Hynes, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, Corn Products International, Inc., Ill.
- Joel Lorentzen, Chief Executive Officer and President, Genesis Systems Group LLC, Iowa
- Roy Sweatman, President, Southern Manufacturing Technologies, Fla.
Manufacturing is a key industry in the revitalization of the U.S. economy and the growth of U.S. jobs. The United States is the world’s largest manufacturing economy, employing nearly 12 million Americans in the production of $1.8 trillion in manufactured products, representing 18 percent of the world’s manufactured goods.
In December 2011, President Obama named Secretary Bryson as co-chair of the White House Office of Manufacturing Policy, which is part of the National Economic Council and works across the federal government to coordinate the execution of manufacturing programs and the development of manufacturing policy. The President also announced the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership National Program Office, an office housed at the Commerce Department which brings together industry, universities, and all of the federal government to drive investments in emerging manufacturing industries.
For more information, including a full list of Manufacturing Council Members, visit www.trade.gov/manufacturingcouncil.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, October 17, 2011
News Media Contacts:
DOC: Gail Porter, 301-975-3392, Gail.Porter@nist.gov
DOT: Brie Sachse, 202-493-6024, brie.sachse@dot.gov
DOT: Caitlin Harvey, 202-366-4570, Caitlin.Harvey@dot.gov
TOMORROW: Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank and U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari to Announce Partnership to Boost Domestic Manufacturing Across America
WASHINGTON – Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank and U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari will hold a press conference call at 9:30 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, October 18, to announce a new partnership that will help bolster domestic manufacturing jobs and opportunities for U.S. suppliers through transportation investments. The Transportation Department's strict "Buy America" and "Buy American" standards ensure U.S. manufacturers and suppliers benefit from highways, railways and transit projects.
Deputy Secretary Porcari will also announce progress on the $782 million federal investment for the purchase of domestically-built passenger rail trains for California, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana and Iowa.
| WHAT: | Press conference call |
| WHEN: | Tues., Oct. 18, 2011 9:30 a.m. EDT |
| WHO: | Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari |
| WHERE: | Please RSVP to Kamea.Robinson@dot.gov or Caitlin.Harvey@dot.gov for call-in details. |
September 29, 2011
The Manufacturing Council will receive briefings from its ex-officio agencies this week to hear updates on the agencies’ work in areas the Council has presented recommendations.
Upcoming Manufacturing Council Briefing
September 29, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
Room 4830
Washington, DC 20230
*Guest must register in advance. Please see the Federal Register Notice for further details.
Federal Register Notice
Briefing Agenda
Briefing Minutes
June 24, 2011
President Obama Launches Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
Today, at Carnegie Mellon University, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national effort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs and enhance our global competitiveness. Investing in technologies, such as information technology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, will support the creation of good jobs by helping U.S. manufacturers reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate product development.
Learn more about the announcement and the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, here.
July 22, 2011
The Manufacturing Council met at United Street Car in Clackamas, Oregon where the deliberated and adopted three letters of recommendation regarding energy policy, workforce development and the pending trade promotion agreements between the U.S. and Colombia and Panama.
- Energy Policy Recommendations, July 22, 2011
- Workforce Development Recommendations, July 22, 2011
- Trade Promotion Agreements recommendations, July 22, 2011
July 08, 2011
On July 22, 2011, the Manufacturing Council will hold a meeting in Clackamas, Oregon. For more information, please see the agenda and the Federal Register Notice.
June 24, 2011
President Obama Launches Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
Today, at Carnegie Mellon University, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national effort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs and enhance our global competitiveness. Investing in technologies, such as information technology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, will support the creation of good jobs by helping U.S. manufacturers reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate product development.
Learn more about the announcement and the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, here.
June 08, 2011
Applications Being Accepted to Fill 2 Vacancies on the Manufacturing Council
The Office of Advisory Committees is currently accepting applications to fill 2 vacancies on the Manufacturing Council. Learn more about how to apply on the Federal Register Notice.
June 08, 2011
Obama Builds Partnerships to Improve the Manufacturing Workforce
Today, President Obama visited Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia where he discussed the importance of training and preparing our workforce to compete for manufacturing jobs of the future. Follow the link here to read more on President Obama’s visit.
April 07, 2011
Manufacturing Council Discusses Manufacturing Competitiveness at Spring Meeting
The Manufacturing Council held a meeting on April 7th, 2011. This meeting reemphasized the Manufacturing Council’s goal to revive the United States’ manufacturing sector. Representatives from the Department of Commerce, Energy, Labor and major US manufacturing companies were present at the meeting. This meeting also addressed issues that affects the council such as clean energy, tax adjustments, workforce skills, and present FTA Agreements.
“The revitalization of manufacturing and export expansion are matters of national urgency, we believe, that we have the potential to remake our economy if we had a better future for our children,” said the Assistant Secretary for the International Trade Administration’s division Manufacturing and Services, Nicole Lamb-Hale.
January 12, 2011
Manufacturing Council visits First Solar Facility in Perrysburg, Ohio for Winter Meeting
On Wednesday, January 12th, 2011, President Obama, along with Secretary Locke, passed the U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement (KORUS). The significance of this agreement supports the President’s National Export Initiative (NEI) that will create thousands of new manufacturing jobs, further our national goal of doubling exports in five years, and demonstrate that the United States is once again ready to lead on global trade efforts.
KORUS would contribute significantly to job growth by increasing exports to one of the United States' largest trading partners. The U.S. International Trade Commission has estimated that the reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. manufactured and agricultural goods under the agreement would increase U.S. exports to Korea by $10 billion to $11 billion. Tariff eliminations and strong transparency obligations will specifically facilitate SME exports. Not only that, the agreement will increase manufacturing and create more jobs in states like Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
As President Obama stated in the State of the Union address, "if America sits on the sidelines while other nations sign trade deals, we will lose the chance to create jobs on our shores.”
December 6, 2010
The Office of Advisory Committees is currently accepting applications to
fill one vacancy on the Manufacturing Council. Please see the Federal Register Notice for further details. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 10, 2010.
October 14, 2010
On Thursday, October 14, 2010, Secretary Locke hosted the first meeting of the newly re-chartered Manufacturing Council. At the meeting, the members were sworn in and discussed the priority issues facing the manufacturing industry with the Secretary.
August 5, 2010
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced his appointment of 24 members to the 2010 Manufacturing Council. The Council, which is directed by the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, was established on April 7, 2004 and re-chartered on July 14, 2010. Locke was joined by members of the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, including Sens. Debbie Stabenow (MI), Sherrod Brown (OH), Jeff Merkley (OR) and Tom Udall (NM).
The Council's new charter increased membership from 15 to 25 members and now includes more diverse and expansive industry representation in the manufacturing sector. The appointees represent a broad cross section of the industry and include steel, textile, superconductor and solar panel manufacturers both large and small. Their products support a diverse range of industries such as the auto, aerospace, apparel and energy efficiency sectors.
The Secretaries of Labor, Energy and Treasury have also been added as ex officio members of the Council to better collaborate on cross-cutting issues the Council will address.
“A vibrant manufacturing sector isn't just critical for the millions of Americans whose jobs depend on it,” Locke said. “Manufacturing is absolutely central to driving the innovation that fuels the American economy.”
“A strong manufacturing sector is critical to the health of the economy,” said Bruce Sohn, President of First Solar, Inc. and newly appointed chair of the Council. “I am pleased to chair this important committee and look forward to presenting the U.S. government with suggestions and direction to strengthen the American manufacturing sector.”
The Council advises the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector, and government policies and programs that affect U.S. manufacturers. The Commerce Department will schedule the Council’s inaugural meeting in the coming weeks.
Manufacturing is a key industry in the revitalization of the U.S. economy and the growth of U.S. jobs. The United States is the world’s largest manufacturing economy, employing nearly 12 million Americans in the production of $1.6 trillion in manufactured products, representing 18 percent of the world’s manufactured goods.
President Obama’s Recovery Act included more than $100 billion dollars worth of grants, tax cuts and incentives devoted to manufacturing investments.
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