Repost: Industry Week/The Data that Demonstrates Manufacturing's Importance to the US Economy [SLIDESHOW]

http://www.industryweek.com/competitiveness/data-demonstrates-manufacturings-importance-us-economy-slideshow#slide-3-field_images-90042

I'm proud to say I've been associated with manufacturing for over 25 years--it's a fascinating industry that has relevance with our "every day" life.  This slide show from MAPI shows the ripple effect the manufacturing industry has on jobs, quality of life, income, and industries.  It's a good thing.