Made in America with Ari Santiago

Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries talks to Ari about how they are using this slower time to prepare for the future. From implementing new organizational procedures to investing in equipment and automation, Bead plans to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic in a better and stronger position. In this episode, Jill and Ari talk about how Bead has maintained strong communication no matter where their workers are. They discussed the benefits of the PPP funds and how Bead Industries will use them as a cushion to protect their workers and move the business forward. Finally, as the VP of the NHMA and a member of the Connecticut Manufacturing Collaborative, Jill talks about how these organizations have been working hard to support and bring together their communities. Jill Mayer, CEO, Bead Industries Company Website: https://beadindustries.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bead-industries-inc-/ Jill Mayer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbmayer/ Ari Santiago, President/CEO/Founder, IT Direct