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Tariffs And Tweets

Tariffs And Tweets

Keeping a promise that he made during the 2016 presidential campaign, President Donald Trump continues to pick trade fights around the globe by imposing billions of dollars in tariffs on particular imports from Europe, Canada, Mexico and China. Trump says the tariffs intend to encourage investment and drive purchasing back to domestic suppliers…

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Where Smaller Metros Are Driving Manufacturing’s Revival

Where Smaller Metros Are Driving Manufacturing’s Revival

Not long ago, most business experts considered manufacturing growth in America a lost cause. While it’s true that the U.S. doesn’t globally dominate as it did in the decades after World War II, there’s no denying the revival taking place in manufacturing jobs. Hear from Martin Stein to find out how Grand Rapids and Blackford Capital fit into the equation.

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About Blackford

Blackford Capital is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based private equity investment firm that acquires, manages and builds value in lower middle market manufacturing, distribution and consumer product companies.