Hoyer Delivers Speech on “Make It In America” Plan


Washington, D.C.
 – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) delivered a speech today on the role of manufacturing in building a strong and competitive economy. He also announced a new list of bills as part of the Democrats’ Make It In America plan, which combines business tax reforms with strategic investments in education, technology and infrastructure to enable manufacturers to expand operations and add jobs. Ultimately, the goal of Make It In America is to maintain the U.S.’s economy as the strongest in the world.

Below, you will find Congressman Hoyer’s inspiring address in its entirety. [Read more...]

What kind of manufacturing do you believe is in Maryland’s future?

On Friday, July 6, the BBJ ran an article on the the Sparrows Point Partnership, manufacturing and the port.

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I am a member of the Sparrows Point Partnership, appointed by Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. The partnership is led by RMI Board member and Baltimore County Economic Director, Dan Gundersen. ( see earlier post on Sparrows Point Partnership for membership list) We had our first meeting and I am confident that this group will produce a well researched, thoughtful and significant plan.

Please comment to this blog (below) your views on the future of Maryland manufacturing both in Baltimore County and beyond. What kind of manufacturing will be in our future. What do we need to do to be globally competitive. What policies are needed?

What new trends and/or technologies will shape  that future of manufacturing?

Recently, Governor O’Malley appointed to the Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness RMI Board members Drew Greenblatt, Fred Swanner and me.

The  commission is meeting on July 17 at MarquipWardUnited in Baltimore County.

Finally, last week I met privately with Congressman Steny Hoyer to discuss  support for  manufacturing. He is doing a great job speaking out publicly on the future of manufacturing. I am a member of Hoyer’s  Make it in America advisory committee.