# How Evidence-Based Strategies Are Reshaping Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems with Dr. Susan Helper

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Podcast: [Manufacturing an American Century](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-an-american-century-6604798)
Published: 2025-07-11T15:00:00+00:00
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It was a real privilege to welcome my longtime collaborator and friend, Dr. Susan Helper, to the Manufacturing in the American Century podcast. Sue is not only a Harvard-trained PhD economist and professor at Case Western Reserve University, but also a seasoned federal leader who's served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Commerce and on the White House Council of Economic Advisers. She’s a nationally recognized expert on manufacturing and one of the most influential thought leaders advancing bottom-up economic development in America today. In this episode, we dive into our shared work on the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP), which was an early and influential federal initiative that helped seed the emergence of place-based development strategies across the country. Sue offers fascinating insights into the practical, evidence-based methods for catalyzing regional growth through smarter manufacturing, to include the power of industrial ecosystems, the risks of "racing to the bottom," and the need for better structures, metrics, and coordination among federal, state, and regional actors. From her reflections on the enduring value of manufacturing to her passionate call for a long-term national industrial strategy, Sue’s clarity and conviction make her such a trusted leader in the field. Whether you're new to the AMCC network or a seasoned stakeholder, this episode is full of wisdom and takeaways from one of the nation's foremost champions for bottom-up, evidence-based sustainable development - it’s a must listen!! 🔗Links to Learn More: Find Susan Helper on Linkedin . Follow AMCC on Linkedin . Find Matt on Linkedin . Visit our website . AMCC’s podcast is made possible in part by the expertise of Mike McAllen, founder of Podcasting4Assoc…

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