Show overview
Manufacturing Matters Jackson launched in 2025 and has put out 16 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 9 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 36 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year.
From the publisher
Manufacturing Matters Jackson covers all things manufacturing in Jackson Michigan. Learn more about the manufacturing industry and correlative business industries and services. Labor force, Human Resource, Education and Training, Finances and Accounting, and Technology.
Latest Episodes
EP#16 – Orbitform
EP#15 – Lomar Machine and Tool Company
<p>Ron Geisman, CEO of Lomar Machine and Tool Co. and Becky Dorian, Marketing Manager, join Keith and Olivia for the latest episode of Manufacturing Matters.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep15-lomar-machine-and-tool-company/">EP#15 – Lomar Machine and Tool Company</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#14 – Drushal Fabricating
<p>Jeff Drushal, Owner / Operator of Drushal Fabricating, and Mandi Herzberg, Fabrication Specialist, join Keith and Olivia for the latest episode of Manufacturing Matters.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep14-drushal-fabricating/">EP#14 – Drushal Fabricating</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#13 – Wire Wizard Welding Products
<p>Brian Cooper, President & CEO of Wire Wizard Welding Products, joins Keith and Olivia to discuss the family business, being American Made, advancements in technology, growth<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep13-wire-wizard-welding-products/">EP#13 – Wire Wizard Welding Products</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#12 – Cyber and Physical Security for Businesses
<p>Aaron Ring of PC Solutions and Jud Alan of Jud LLC. join Keith and Olivia for a discussion on cyber security, physical security systems.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep12-cyber-and-physical-security-for-businesses/">EP#12 – Cyber and Physical Security for Businesses</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#11 – Acoustics and Underwater Tech
<p>Join Keith and Olivia as they speak with Mike Klein, President of SeaLandAire Technologies, Inc.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep11-acoustics-and-underwater-tech/">EP#11 – Acoustics and Underwater Tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#10 – Resiliency of an Entrepreneur
<p>Shane Grant, Owner & President of Machining Momentum, joins Keith and Olivia to discuss how he started his own machining company from the ground up.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep10-resiliency-of-an-entrepreneur/">EP#10 – Resiliency of an Entrepreneur</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#9 – Automation in Manufacturing
<p>Jake Sponsler, President of Orbitform, join Keith and Olivia to discuss automation and technology in manufacturing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep9-automation-in-manufacturing/">EP#9 – Automation in Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#8 – Vocational Village
<p>Join Principal of Vocational Village, Brian Friedman, to learn more about job training in prisoner rehabilitation.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep8-vocational-village/">EP#8 – Vocational Village</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#7 – 31st Annual Learning Fair
<p>Keith and Olivia visit the 31st Annual Learning Fair at Northwest Schools.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep7-31st-annual-learning-fair/">EP#7 – 31st Annual Learning Fair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#6 – Aerospace and Automotive Manufacturing
<p>Learn more about the aerospace and automotive manufacturing space in 2025 with insight into labor, supply chain and A.I. With guest Cathy Staelgraeve from Eaton Corporation. <span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep6-aerospace-and-automotive-manufacturing/">EP#6 – Aerospace and Automotive Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#5 – Outdoors Manufacturing Extravaganza
<p>Learn more about how the outdoor and recreation space coincide with our Jackson, MI Manufacturing companies products and services. With guests – Jacob Hurt from Region2Planning<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep5-outdoors-manufacturing-extravaganza/">EP#5 – Outdoors Manufacturing Extravaganza</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#4 – Supply Chain and Logistics, Best Practices, AI and Tech
<p>Austin Currier – Supply Chain Supervisor for Classic Turning, and Nick Schaefer – Vice President of Sales & Operations, join Keith Gillenwater, Executive Director of Accelerate<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep4-supply-chain-and-logistics-best-practices-ai-and-tech/">EP#4 – Supply Chain and Logistics, Best Practices, AI and Tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#3 – Deep Dive on Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
<p>Guests: Ryan Tarrant, President & CEO of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and David Worthams, Director of Employment Policy for the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep3-deep-dive-on-earned-sick-time-act-esta/">EP#3 – Deep Dive on Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#2 – Building a Workforce for Manufacturing
<p>Amber Collins from Jackson College and Katie Berkey from Michigan Works Southeast Jackson join Keith and Olivia to talk about what goes into cultivating a local<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep2-building-a-workforce-for-manufacturing/">EP#2 – Building a Workforce for Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>
EP#1 – A Focus on Manufacturing
<p>What is Manufacturing Matters Jackson? Hear from your hosts, Keith Gillenwater – Executive Director of Accelerate Jackson County, and Olivia Steel – Executive Director of Jackson<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org/ep1-a-focus-on-manufacturing/">EP#1 – A Focus on Manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://acceleratejacksoncounty.org">Accelerate Jackson</a>.</p>