Winning in Georgia Manufacturing: Insights from GAM President Lloyd Avram

In this episode of US Manufacturing Today, powered by Veryable, host Matt Horine sits down with Lloyd Avram, President of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM). Lloyd discusses GAM's long history and recent legislative wins that have positioned Georgia as a key player in the manufacturing industry. The conversation covers various topics, including Georgia's role in manufacturing policy, workforce challenges, and the application of new technologies such as AI in manufacturing. Lloyd highlights ongoing initiatives to attract and train skilled workers, and discusses the state's competitive edge in sectors like EVs and battery technology. Tune in to gain insights into how Georgia is shaping the future of American industry.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to US Manufacturing Today00:14 Spotlight on Georgia's Manufacturing Growth00:20 Meet Lloyd Avram: President of GAM00:57 The Evolution of Georgia Association of Manufacturers02:56 Current Trends in Georgia Manufacturing03:29 Recent Legislative Wins and Policy Updates06:52 Tax Policy and Industrial Investment08:51 Global Competition and Resiliency11:34 Debunking Myths: AI and the Future Workforce14:25 Georgia's Strengths in Emerging Sectors16:39 Workforce Development Initiatives23:08 Future Directions for GAM24:45 Conclusion and How to Get InvolvedLinksGeorgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)Lloyd on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Trump 2.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revitalizing US Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Up on the Veryable Platform