Kristin Bartschi

1 month ago | amtonline.org | Christopher Chidzik |Kristin Bartschi

For the second meeting in a row, the Federal Reserve announced it will hold federal fund rates steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Learn what this means for the producers and distributors of manufacturing technology. McLean, Va. (March 19, 2025) — Today the Federal Reserve held its target federal funds rate steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the second meeting in a row.

2 months ago | amtonline.org | Gary Vasilash |Kristin Bartschi |Douglas Woods

I couldn’t do what I do if I were not enthusiastic about manufacturing. And manufacturing is a strength that all companies can possess – should they make the commitment – in ways that marketing, accounting, and other functions cannot match. Its ongoing importance is hard to overestimate. Consider this: In December, the CEO of Intel resigned due to recent challenges, including the rise of competitors like Nvidia, as well as missing opportunities, like AI.

2 months ago | amtonline.org | Douglas Woods |Kristin Bartschi |Harry Moser

The number one legislative priority of the Reshoring Initiative has long been strengthening our skilled workforce. The biggest obstacle has been our country’s and our government’s obsession with “a college degree for everyone.” We strongly prefer “a good career for everyone.” In this series we advance our advocacy by demonstrating that an apprenticeship is an excellent basis for achieving the career success normally associated with obtaining only university degrees.

Oct 30, 2024 | amtonline.org | Kristin Bartschi |Bonnie Gurney |Christopher Chidzik

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points to a target range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The manufacturing technology industry may find itself at the beginning of a strong market. McLean, Va. (November 7, 2024) — In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points to a target range of 4.5% to 4.75%.

Oct 30, 2024 | amtonline.org | Bonnie Gurney |Christopher Chidzik |Kristin Bartschi

Today the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the third quarter of 2024. According to the first estimate, GDP grew 2.8% at an annualized rate. Mclean, Va. (October 30, 2024) — Today the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their first estimate of GDP for the third quarter of 2024. According to the first estimate, GDP grew 2.8% at an annualized rate.