POV: You’re a woman with an entrepreneurial edge. You want to start a business. Why not consider the manufacturing industry? There are only 6,431 women-owned manufacturing businesses in the United States (representing just 2% of all manufacturing companies). 20% of them are minority-owned. This industry needs a woman’s perspective and expertise.

So what does it take to get into the industry? Nicole Wolter—the President & CEO at HM Manufacturing—shares her advice for budding female entrepreneurs in this episode of MakingChips.

Segments

[1:22] Join the AMT Community!
[3:03] Manufacturing News: U.S. Women-Owned Manufacturers
[7:04] Becoming a certified woman-owned business
[15:11] Get NetSuite’s KPI Checklist for Free
[16:43] The manufacturing industry is changing
[21:52] What Nick tells his daughter about manufacturing
[25:20] Hiring more women in manufacturing
[30:53] Nicole’s advice for budding female entrepreneurs

Resources mentioned on this episode

Join the AMT Community!
What is a Woman Manufacturing Leader?
Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn
U.S. Women-Owned Manufacturers Infographic
Benefits of Becoming a Certified Women-Owned Business
Get NetSuite’s KPI Checklist for Free

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