In the last month, Wisconsin, Georgia and Iowa have released important reports on the future of manufacturing. The reports include a common theme: for manufacturing to advance, promoting innovation is critical. These reports can help communities across NEO focus on the future of manufacturing. As one expert notes, “Companies that do not continuously innovate will find themselves under increasing pressure from low-cost producers in the United States and globally.” You can read more about the Wisconsin report here. You can download the Wisconsin report here. You can read more about the Georgia report here. You can download the Georgia report here. You can read more about the Iowa report here. You can download the Iowa report here.