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This monthly podcast will provide you with the latest economic information from leading economists at the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).

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February 2012: U.S. Manufacturing - Where We Are & What It Means 
MAPI Chief Economist Dan Meckstroth analyzes recent economic reports and what they might mean for manufacturing in 2012-2013.

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MAPI Chief Economist Dan Meckstroth analyzes recent economic reports and what they might mean for manufacturing in 2012-2013. Watch now.
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Feb. 9: Operating for Profit: The Coming Revolution in Supply Chain Finance with Jonathan Byrnes. This program is part of the quarterly Islands of Profit Webcast Series.

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Branch Managers - Hose Distributor McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. Southern New England
Inside Sales / Customer Service - Hose Distributor McGill Hose & Coupling, Inc. Southern New England
Territory Manager - Industrial Division Streamlight, Inc. The successful candidate must live in MI, IN, OH or IL
Energy Sales Specialist Crescent Electric Supply Company Salt Lake City, UT
Energy Sales Specialist Crescent Electric Supply Company Davenport, IA
Energy Sales Specialist Crescent Electric Supply Company Cedar Rapids, IA
Energy Sales Specialist Crescent Electric Supply Company Dubuque, IA
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February 10, 2012  

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Regulatory Action Top Concern for Distributors

Commentary: A Distribution Wake-Up Call

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