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Community & Connection in Manufacturing

Inclusive Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing

Lessons Learned from UMA’s Made with Equity Initiative

Inclusive Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing

Lessons Learned from UMA’s Made with Equity Initiative

This report shares key insights from the Made with Equity initiative, a partnership between the Urban Manufacturing Alliance and the University of North Carolina. Through case studies in Baton Rouge, Buffalo, and Orlando, the report explores how local institutions are aligning workforce development, business support, and technology adoption to create more inclusive manufacturing ecosystems.