Making it in Ontario

In this episode, we have a big picture discussion with Jayson Myers, the CEO of NGen (Next Generation Manufacturing Canada) and an award-winning economist, about the evolution of manufacturing in Ontario and Canada, how smaller manufacturers are finding huge opportunities as they refine their value proposition, why Ontario's unique asset mix is so powerful, and how NGen is facilitating connections within the advanced manufacturing ecosystem. 

• 00:17 Reflecting on Episode One's Reception
• 01:33 Trillium’s Upcoming Events and Conferences
• 04:33 Introducing Today's Guest: Jayson Myers
• 10:44 The Evolution of Manufacturing in Ontario and Canada
• 16:22 Small Manufacturers Value Proposition
• 23:14 Ontario Manufacturing’s Diverse Assets
• 30:41 How NGen's Working to Improve Manufacturing Competitiveness
• 35:56 Jay’s Favourite NGen Projects and NGen’s ROI

Highlighted Reports and Events

• September 27, 2024 - Vaughan B2B: Industrial Tour vaughanbusiness.ca/B2BTour
• October 3, 2024 - LEDC’s Manufacturing Matters Conference ledc.com/event/manufacturing-matters-2024
• October 23, 2024 - Emerging Technologies in Automation in Windsor, ON emergingtechnologies.ca
• October 24, 2024 - Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Hub’s DAIR To Innovate dairhub.com/dair-to-innovate-2024-register
• October 25, 2024 - Ontario West Municipal Conference in Chatham, Ontario reg.eventmobi.com/OWMC
• November 6-7, 2024 - Ontario Craft Brewers Conference in Hamilton, Ontario https://ontariocraftbrewers.com/conference/

Find Out More about Trillium

• Trillium website: trilliummfg.ca
• Trillium GIS: trilliumgis.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfg
• X/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfg
• Instagram: instagram.com/trilliummfg
• Facebook: facebook.com/trilliummfg
• Old ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past

About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It’s hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

'Making it in Ontario' has gotten a makeover! New hosts Brendan Sweeney and Michelle Samson introduce themselves and re-introduce the organization behind the show: the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. The episode explores favorite past episodes, Trillium’s evolution over the last ten years, diversity in manufacturing, and the state of manufacturing in Ontario today. Future episodes will cover productivity challenges, a ten-year report on Trillium's impact, and how manufacturers are creating attractive career opportunities.

• 00:59 Meet Your Hosts: Brendan and Michelle
• 02:50 The Driving Force Behind the Podcast
• 04:08 Favorite Episodes from the Past
• 07:08 What is the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing?
• 11:21 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Manufacturing
• 17:20 The Evolution of Trillium GIS
• 23:14 Supporting the Automotive Industry
• 25:34 The State of Manufacturing in Ontario Today
• 27:00 What's Coming This Season on Making it in Ontario

Highlighted Reports and Events

• Vaughan B2B: Industrial Tour (registration closes September 13, 2024) vaughanbusiness.ca/B2BTour
• Gender Diversity and Ontario Manufacturing: Lessons from Five Leading Companies trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Gender_Diversity_And_Ontario_Manufacturing.pdf
• Gender and Ontario’s Manufacturing Workforce (Data Bulletin) trilliummfg.ca/data-bulletin/gender-and-ontarios-manufacturing-workforce

Find Out More

• Trillium website: trilliummfg.ca
• Trillium GIS: trilliumgis.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfg
• X/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfg
• Instagram: instagram.com/trilliummfg
• Facebook: facebook.com/trilliummfg
• Old Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past

About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It’s hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is hosted by Brendan Sweeney and Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.