Securing the Future of America’s Critical Industries
Description
In the wake of supply chain shocks, increased global competition, and fears of global conflict, policymakers over the last several years have made concerted efforts to strengthen our manufacturing and industrial base, as well as protect and advance high-tech sectors. As the country seeks to further develop and retain these strong assets, many are concerned that a large wave of retiring business owners in manufacturing and the uncertainties of ownership and leadership in the tech sector could lead to the loss of many of these businesses through closure, offshoring, or sales to parties that are unlikely to maintain US operations. Listen to this panel as they discuss the critical role these industries play and how employee ownership can potentially help strengthen and retain these important sectors and the jobs they provide.
Speakers
- Mike Garvey, Former CEO, M-7 Technologies
- Greg Graves, Former CEO and President, Burns & McDonnell
- Chris Griswold, Policy Director, American Compass
- Fidan Kurtulus, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Thank you to our colleagues at the Ford Foundation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Prudential Financial for their generous support of the 2025 Employee Ownership Ideas Forum. Rutgers University also appreciates the support of the Sorenson Impact Foundation for its support of this convening and other events in 2025.