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Episode 49 -- Jennifer Conley from the Geelong Manufacturing Council
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In this episode of @AuManufacturing Conversations with Brent Balinski, we hear from Jennifer Conley, CEO of the Geelong Manufacturing Council, recorded the day of the organisation's 25th anniversary celebration and awards dinner.
Episode guide
0:30 – Introduction, career path etc.
2:20 – The Geelong Manufacturing Council’s heritage and its 25-year anniversary.
4:40 – The census data support the feeling that manufacturing is on the up in Geelong.
5:50 – Major projects underway or upcoming.
7:30 – The adaptability of manufacturers such as the 160-year-plus-old IXL.
9:30 – The opportunities in defence for the region.
11:20 – The place of Deakin University in advancing SME manufacturers in Geelong.
12:50 – Gentrification and the shrinking industrial habitat problem in regions.
Relevant links
GMC's website
https://www.geelongmanufacturingcouncil.com.au
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