This What Works for Cities case study examines the formation and recent efforts of the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA), a network of economic and workforce development agencies, nonprofit organizations, government and elected officials, policymakers, educators, students, makers and established manufacturers. The UMA is committed to the shared goal of growing the manufacturing industry in our cities and creating pathways for all residents to benefit from the industry’s growth. Read More

Like many New England communities, Waterbury has a long industrial legacy. At the turn of the 19th century, this mid-sized city established itself as an industrial powerhouse when companies began to manufacture brass. Read More