The nation's manufacturers are counting on another round of interest rate cuts and tax cuts to lift them out of economic anemia. The National Association of Manufacturers says the sector is beginning to rebound, but it won't continue if the federal government doesn't act quickly to put more money in shoppers' pockets. Meanwhile, the region's top resource for small and mid-sized manufacturers is betting on a new website to open new markets.
Manufacturers can use the free directory to find customers and suppliers.