Episodes 126
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

NEW Manufacturing Insights is a collaboration between the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and Insight on Manufacturing (IOM) magazine, highlighting issues and opportunities for manufacturers in the 18-county New North region in Northeast Wisconsin. Hosted by NEWMA Executive Director Ann Franz and IOM Editor Kate Bruns featuring guests from across the region, new episodes will be released on Thursdays. Get a quick overview of the latest NEWMA and Insight programs and events, take a behind-the-scenes look at IOM cover stories and features, and enjoy leadership tips and fun facts you can use to strengthen your manufacturing business, grow your network and advance your career.

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Recent Episodes

S4E126 Ep. 126: How Aspiro is helping Wisconsinites "live your way"

Jun 11, 2026 19m

Ryan Ruzziconi is president of Aspiro, a Green Bay-based nonprofit providing life and employment services to individuals of all ages living with disabilities in Northeast Wisconsin, operating with…

S4E125 Ep. 125: Happy 20th, NEWMA!

Jun 03, 2026 29m

This Saturday marks the 20-year anniversary of the creation of the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance, and this week's episode of the NEW Manufacturing Insights podcast marks the occasion by…

S4E124 Ep. 124: Brett Chittum talks hacks and cyberattacks

May 21, 2026 20m

The episode features a discussion on cybersecurity threats in manufacturing with guest Brett Chittum of Sprinter Business Solutions. Brett shares with co-hosts Ann Franz and Kate Bruns some…

S4E123 Ep. 123: Manufacturing First keynote Phil Gwoke

May 14, 2026 18m

Registration opened this week for Insight's 16th annual Manufacturing First Expo & Conference, for which BridgeWorks CEO Phil Gwoke, a Wisconsin native, has been announced as keynote speaker. On…

S4E122 Ep. 122: Looking forward with WMEP CEO Chris Baichoo

May 07, 2026 26m

Following a year of federal funding uncertainty, the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) led by executive director and CEO Chris Baichoo is ready to move forward. On this week's…

S4E121 Ep. 121: Wisconsin Drives Manufacturing Summit is June 1-2

Apr 30, 2026 18m

Oliver Schmitz, associate dean for corporate engagement and entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins Kate and Ann on this episode to preview a new event: the Wisconsin Drives…

S4E120 Ep. 120: Demystifying SBA programs for small manufacturers

Apr 23, 2026 21m

Keith Schlegel of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Manufacturing and Trade and Tammie Clendenning, a Wisconsin-based USSBA economic development specialist, join Kate and Ann on this…

S4E119 Ep. 119: Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Robinson Inc.

Apr 16, 2026 17m

Sam Thomas, president of De Pere-based Robinson, Inc., joins Insight's Kate Bruns and NEWMA's Ann Franz on this week's episode to talk more about his company's history and future, including its…

S4E118 Ep. 118: The unstoppable Jackie Anderson

Apr 09, 2026 16m

Jackie Anderson, head of talent acquisition for Ornua USA in Hilbert, will be a panelist at next week's NEW Manufacturing Alliance "Future of Work" Summit focused on employee retention (April 16 at…

S4E117 Ep. 117: New North, Inc. CEO Patti Habeck

Apr 02, 2026 22m

In December Patti Habeck became the third-ever president and CEO of New North, Inc. -- the 18-county economic development organization serving Northeast Wisconsin -- after 14 years with the nonprofit…

S4E116 Ep. 116: Kristen Jonas on keeping HR moving

Mar 26, 2026 19m

Kristen Jonas, owner of Kinesiology HR, joins Ann and Kate on this week's episode to talk about her HR career and experience and the challenges and successes of owning her own business, as well as…

S4E115 Ep. 115: TitletownTech's Kathryn Clouse talks AI in manufacturing

Mar 19, 2026 24m

For the last two years, Kathryn Clouse has served as director of co-innovation for the Green Bay-based venture capital firm TitletownTech, helping companies -- including manufacturers -- fast-start…

S4E114 Ep. 114: Fincantieri's Ricky Nutt on the evolution of shipbuilding

Mar 12, 2026 16m

Ricky Nutt, chief of shipyard operations at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, and Amelia Compton Wolff, editor of Insight on Business magazine, join Ann and Kate on this week's episode to dive deeper…

S4E113 Ep. 113: Vyper Industrial CEO Dayne Rusch

Mar 05, 2026 19m

Dayne Rusch, CEO of Vyper Industrial -- one of the Midwest's fastest growing companies and the subject of Insight's March cover feature written by Kate -- joins Kate and Ann on this week's episode of…

S4E112 Ep. 112: Manufacturing All Star Elizabeth Senn

Feb 26, 2026 19m

W.E. Hoban Company quality engineer Elizabeth Senn, the 2026 NEW Manufacturing Alliance All Stars honoree who graces the cover of this year's NEWMA All Stars magazine, joins Kate and Ann today on the…

S4E111 Ep. 111: Kathy Miller wants MORE for manufacturers

Feb 19, 2026 20m

Leadership coach and Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductee Kathy Miller, author of the books "MORE is Better: Leading Operations with Meaning, Optimism and Relationships for Excellence" and…

S4E110 Ep. 110: Management Boot Camp with UW's Steve King

Feb 12, 2026 18m

Steve King, author of multiple leadership books including "The Manager's Dillemma" and "Brag Worry Wonder Bet," joins Ann and Kate on this week's episode of the podcast, sponsored as always by Stoke…

S4E109 Ep. 109: DuxxBak President & NEWMA Chair Brandon Beard

Feb 04, 2026 21m

Brandon Beard, president of DuxxBak Composite Decking in Green Bay, says he never planned on working in manufacturing. His first dream was to be like Robin Williams' character in "Good Morning,…

S4E108 Ep. 108: The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

Jan 28, 2026 20m

Ryan Rogers, director of operations for 1000 Island Airboats in Marion, Wisconsin, joins Kate and Ann on this week's show to talk about the 2025 "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin," as determined by an…

S4E107 Ep. 107: UWGB Chancellor Michael Alexander

Jan 22, 2026 17m

The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance, led by podcast co-host Ann Franz, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and makes a big change by moving to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.…

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