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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Small Business Administration: Exploring Local Manufacturing
Description: In a recent episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomed Carl Knoblock, the Virginia District Director of the Small Business Administration, for a discussion on local manufacturing. Carl and Janet offered insights based on their recent visit to Trelleborg Marine Systems in Berryville, a facility specializing in creating giant fenders for marine applications. Carl marveled at the technical sophistication and minimal workforce behind the production of these robust maritime fenders. Emphasizing the importance of local industry, Janet noted that many residents are unaware of the scale and significance of manufacturing plants in their communities, a...