Economic Development

Anheuser-Busch is investing $300 million in U.S. manufacturing, continuing its 165-year legacy of American production. This week’s Manufacturing Minute highlights how CMTA member companies Anheuser-Busch and John Deere, along with the Small Business Administration, are driving growth and innovation across the domestic manufacturing sector. 

Anheuser-Busch Announces $300M Investment Across U.S. Facilities

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First, Anheuser-Busch announced a $300 million investment in its manufacturing operations nationwide for 2025. This investment builds on nearly $2 billion spent over the past five years to enhance facilities, advance technology, and grow the workforce. A key focus of this initiative, called Brewing Futures, is expanding the company’s Technical Excellence Centers, including a new regional facility in Columbus, Ohio, aimed at upskilling employees and opening doors to trade school students and educators. Anheuser-Busch is also pioneering veteran workforce support by partnering with the Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America program and adopting a digital credentialing system to translate military skills into manufacturing careers. Steel has officially broken ground on its Mojave Micro Mill, marking the first steel mill to be built in California in over 50 years. Located in Mojave, California, this 500,000-square-foot facility is expected to create nearly 700 new jobs, including roles for electricians, welders, and automation specialists. The mill will set new standards in clean steel manufacturing, featuring innovative carbon capture and high-efficiency filtration systems to minimize emissions. Furthermore, the project supports California’s carbon-neutral goals by dedicating 63 acres to on-site renewable energy. With a focus on producing steel for public infrastructure, the mill is positioned to localize the supply chain and contribute to regional economic growth.

John Deere Commits $20 Billion to Expand U.S. Manufacturing

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John Deere reaffirmed its commitment to U.S. manufacturing with a pledge to invest $20 billion over the next decade. CEO John May emphasized that the investment will support workforce development, facility upgrades, and manufacturing expansions across more than a dozen states. This plan builds on Deere’s $2.5 billion investment since 2019 and includes $100 million dedicated to U.S. facilities in 2025 alone. Despite challenges and some operations moving overseas, John Deere currently employs 30,000 people in the U.S. and has a significant economic impact on its hometown communities. The company also continues to prioritize veteran hiring and diversity initiatives as part of its broader workforce development efforts. 

Small Business Administration Boosts ‘Made in America’ Manufacturing with New Funding

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Finally, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is ramping up support for small and mid-sized manufacturers through new funding and training opportunities. As part of its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, the SBA will award up to $1.1 million to three organizations that provide business courses, hands-on training, and consulting to small manufacturers nationwide. The agency is also working to reduce regulatory burdens and expand financing options, including proposed legislation to increase small business loan limits from $5 million to $10 million. These efforts aim to strengthen the manufacturing sector by helping smaller companies grow their operations and workforce in today’s competitive market.

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