NEWS GOVERNANCE ABOUT US BLOG Alchemic Rhetoric ‘Ready to Spring Back’: Manufacturers Look to the Future beadindustries | November 11, 2021 The next generation of Connecticut manufacturing leaders are bringing fresh perspectives, new ideas, and a willingness to listen, learn, and adapt as they navigate the sector’s significant challenges. “It’s being able to see what is coming at you and just react quickly,” says Brittany Isherwood, president of Farmington-based Burke Aerospace. Isherwood was one of three … read more How to Prepare to Lead Your Multi-generational Family Business beadindustries | March 31, 2021 If your parents or grandparents are part of a multi-generational family business, odds are you’ve been asked more than once if you plan to follow in their footsteps. But according to Family Business Magazine, only 10-30% of family businesses survive the second generation under the same company name and ownership. How can you prepare for … read more Resiliency Drives Employers’ Pandemic Response beadindustries | October 21, 2020 “Not on my watch.” That’s how Bead Industries CEO Jill Mayer recalls her attitude as she and her leadership team mapped out the company’s strategy in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re a 106-year-old manufacturing company,” she told fellow business leaders Sept. 24 at CBIA’s annual The Connecticut Economy conference. “We’ve been through … read more Podcast: Bead Industries – Empowering Your People beadindustries | August 4, 2020 From Made in America with Ari Santiago: Jill Mayer, CEO, is bringing Bead Industries, a 100+ year old company in Milford CT, to new heights. They are updating their marketing, technology, and management systems to empower their people, encourage a younger workforce, and take their company into the future. In this episode, Jill tells wonderful … read more Bead CEO Elected President of State’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Group beadindustries | June 15, 2020 Connecticut’s largest manufacturing trade organization hosted its 100th annual meeting Thursday. “This is not your grandfather’s annual meeting,” said Executive Director Jamison Scott. For one thing, it was on Zoom, where some 225 participants took part. The group used the occasion Thursday to launch a new brand name and a new slogan: Manufacture CT … read more Our Response to COVID-19 beadindustries | March 23, 2020 At Bead Industries, Inc., it is our priority to maintain the health, safety, and overall wellness of our customers, communities, and our family of employees. As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold, we are following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as federal, state and … read more Podcast: Bead CEO on Growth & Innovation beadindustries | September 17, 2019 Bead Industries, a 5th-Generation company and Amodex, entering its 3rd generation, are investing, innovating and growing in the State of Connecticut. Tune in to hear these dynamic CEOs share their stories: https://youtu.be/pyU_2Gx7ssA Custom, Quick and Cost-Effective Manufacturing in CT Just Got Quicker beadindustries | December 21, 2018 Bead Electronics announced to customers the addition of a GF Vertical Milling Center expanding their capabilities in fine pitch hard milling. Bead prides themselves as being able to provide a custom, production tooled part delivered in three to six weeks. The new technology will allow Bead to reduce their current tool making time by half. “Our … read more Bead Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Local Vo-Tech Students beadindustries | October 8, 2018 We spent Manufacturing Day in our factory with students from Emmett O’Brien Technical High School. It was a joy to see a genuine engagement and interest from every student, and it reaffirmed our belief that by opening our doors we can improve the perception of manufacturing in CT. Steve Orloski, Instructor and Program Department Head … read more Bead CEO Named “40 Under 40” Award Recipient beadindustries | August 9, 2018 Bead Industries CEO Jill Mayer was named a “40 Under Forty” award recipient by the Hartford Business Journal. She joins a list of talented young professionals from various industries such as healthcare, financial services and STEM-related fields in the Greater Hartford region. “Each of this year’s honorees have demonstrated strong leadership in their careers and an … read more Posts navigation 1 2 Next → Recent Posts ‘Ready to Spring Back’: Manufacturers Look to the Future How to Prepare to Lead Your Multi-generational Family Business Resiliency Drives Employers’ Pandemic Response Podcast: Bead Industries – Empowering Your People Bead CEO Elected President of State’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Group Archives November 2021 March 2021 October 2020 August 2020 June 2020 March 2020 September 2019 December 2018 October 2018 August 2018 June 2018 May 2018 January 2018 Categories Community Electronics Manufacturing News Uncategorized © 2021 BEAD INDUSTRIES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Site by Synerge-marketing