Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the National Association of Manufacturing report that shows its members are optimistic about the future of the economy on many levels.

Jim Blasingame discusses some ways to think about how artificial intelligence manifests, how it’s being used and how to use it yourself.

Tom Sullivan joins Jim Blasingame to report on their most recent research which shows small businesses are optimistic about their own businesses, but less so as they contemplate the economy locally and nationally.

Tom Sullivan joins Jim Blasingame to report on his new assignment and some of the national programs they’re delivering for small business.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism, which is at its highest level in decades, including hiring, earnings and sales.

Joe Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the multi-faceted work of the veterans organizations, like VFW and American Legion, including advocacy and support.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism that shows optimism remains high, while sales are up, but cap-ex is down along with inventory.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on what manufacturers large and small talked about with President Trump during a recent visit to the White House, including trade and tax reform.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on their upcoming media tour in support of the manufacturing sector, and to compare notes on how manufacturing jobs have and are changing.