Blog

More than ever, workers, investors and consumers are demanding diversity in the workplace. According to a Glassdoor survey, 76% of jobseekers say diversity is important when evaluating a new employer. Making a business inclusive and equitable is essential to growth. For the manufacturing industry, developing a diversity initiative is a formidable task. By following a few processes with the right tools, though, every business can usher in a new era of…

Understanding and Navigating Veteran Business Certification Join the Department of the Navy - Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP). for a discussion on the Veterans First Verification Program which ensures set-aside funds are awarded to legitimate firms owned and controlled by Veterans and Service-Connected Disabled Veterans.  The speaker will be Mr. Curtis Mohler, PTAC Regional Program Manager with the University of Texas at San Antonio Procurement Technical Assistance…

With everything that goes into running a manufacturing business, diversity initiatives often take a backseat to day-to-day processes. However, recent studies show direct links between equity and operational excellence. More importantly, a diverse workforce brings opportunities to every kind of person at every level. To highlight the importance of diversity in the workforce, let's explore some scientific research and insights. Diversity and Financial Success McKinsey and Company, a management…

Last Wednesday, February 23rd, Catalyst Connection hosted the first annual MFG Works Summit at the Commonwealth Charter Academy. 152 attendees participated in the Summit to learn industry best practices on the topics of: Talent AttractionHiringDiversity, Equity & InclusionEmployee RetainmentAnd More Our Keynote Speaker, Sabrina Saunders Mosby, kicked the day off and provided an insightful overview of diversity and how the region needs to focus on inclusion. The day continued…

Richardson Cooling Packages (RCP) designs, manufactures and supports an industry leading line of cooling system parts and assemblies for use in off-highway applications. Products include radiators, charge-air coolers, oil coolers, coolant hoses, charge-air pipes, engine and radiator mounting brackets and equipment enclosures. Some stationary and mobile applications include generators, pumps, wood chippers, aerial platforms and lawn mowers.  RCP’s extensive engineering and manufacturing capabilities, including award-winning custom test equipment to…