The Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council released its findings and recommendations to Governor Corbett on August 21, 2012.  Implementation teams began working on September 6th.

GMAC Final Report

Now that the Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council has released its report, work groups have been formed to implement and carry out this important work. Manufacturing leaders from throughout the commonwealth met in early September to begin this process, and received a detailed progress update in December.  If you are interested in finding out more on this process, contact Ryan Unger.

• September 2012 GMAC Implementation Meeting Agenda
• September 2012 GMAC Implementation Meeting Power Point

GMAC Announcement

Governor Corbett and senior cabinet officials joined manufacturing leaders around the state on August 21st to announce the findings and recommendations of the Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council.

The council was charged by Gov. Corbett to identify and prioritize top issues to sustain and advance manufacturing in the commonwealth.

Council members met over a six-month period beginning in January to discuss ways to strengthen the industry to build an even stronger economy in Pennsylvania.

General Council Information:

Governor’s Office Press Release announcing final report

Original Governor’s Office Press Release announcing Council

Council Members’ Biographies

Our coverage:

December 2012 Progress Report

High School course demonstrates Manufacturing careers

Team PA-led manufacturing council lists issues charts course

Kennametal’s CEO outlines manufacturing’s workforce needs for higher education commission

All in a day’s work: Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council co-chair labors to improve industry

Textile business is not all glitz and glitter; issues impact clothing manufacturer

Supply chain integral to manufacturing sector success

Education a top priority at McClarin Plastics