Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on the significant disruption the pandemic created for manufacturers, and that while full recovery may take two years, the recovery trend at this point is in the right direction.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the new trade agreement across North America will be good for all parties, especially manufacturers, and will move the global supply chain away from China.

Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the downward pressure on the dollar is good for many U.S. manufacturers, but not all, and why this sector needs H1B visas.

Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to transition from the initial casual nature of virtual online meetings to a more professional level of presenting yourself, including the screen background you choose.

Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to increase the professional production value of your virtual meetings by including PowerPoint presentations, as well as using professional Bluetooth mics instead of the one on the computer.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on his involvement in improving the Chapter 11 reorganization laws to make it more viable for small firms of all forms.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on a new law that creates a subchapter of Chapter 11 that makes reorganization for small businesses faster, less expensive and less perilous, even if the business has already closed.

Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on how a small business can reorganize under the new Chapter 11 law and continue to operate, with the courts allowing the petitioner to “cram down” a settlement plan without liquidation.