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Understanding State Advocacy
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report by the Brookings Institution, “apprenticeship programs can help manufacturers create a pipeline of skilled workers and increase productivity.” Advocacy can help manufacturers to promote policies that support the development of apprenticeship programs and other workforce development initiatives.
State advocacy is also important for promoting economic growth and attracting investment. Manufacturing businesses contribute significantly to the economy, and state advocacy can help to create an environment that supports their growth and development. Advocacy can promote policies that incentivize investment in manufacturing and help to attract new businesses to the state.
Case in point, advocacy can promote policies that provide tax incentives for businesses that invest in manufacturing facilities or create jobs in the state. According to a report by the Economic Policy Institute, “state tax incentives can be an effective tool for attracting investment and promoting economic growth.” Advocacy can help manufacturers to communicate the importance of these policies to policymakers and promote their adoption.
Bottom line, state advocacy is essential for manufacturing businesses as it provides a platform for companies to engage with policymakers and promote policies that support their growth and development. Advocacy can help manufacturers to address regulatory barriers, workforce development challenges, and promote economic growth. By working together with policymakers, manufacturers can create an environment that supports their success and contributes to economic growth.
References
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). (2020). 2020 Policy Priorities. Retrieved from https://www.nam.org/2020-policy-priorities/
Brookings Institution. (2017). Manufacturing apprenticeships: A pathway to productivity and innovation. Retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2017/10/manufacturing-apprenticeships-web.pdf
Economic Policy Institute. (2019). State tax incentives: A failed policy. Retrieved from https://www.epi.org/publication/state-tax-incentives-a-failed-policy/