Chris Scafario, President & CEO of the DVIRC, a premier economic development organization advancing manufacturing competitiveness, innovation, and national security across Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond joins Enterprise Radio.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Chris Scafario discuss the following:
- Can you share the vision behind DVIRC’s Manufacturing Moonshot and how it aims to accelerate America’s industrial competitiveness?
- What specific workforce development initiatives is DVIRC implementing to help manufacturers address skill gaps and build sustainable careers?
- How is DVIRC supporting small and midsized manufacturers in integrating new technologies to stay competitive in today’s market?
- Supply chain resilience is critical today. What best practices is DVIRC deploying to help manufacturers strengthen their supply chains?
- Once again, some great information here and really good to have had you on. I think it’s tremendous what you’re doing through DV IRC and all the information and insight shared here today, especially on supply chains, which is critical today in the marketplace.
- For business owners listening, what is one actionable step they can take to align their operations with the goals of the Manufacturing Moonshot?
Chris Scafario is the President & CEO of the DVIRC, a premier economic development organization advancing manufacturing competitiveness, innovation, and national security across Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. With a career spanning over two decades, Chris has held key roles at DVIRC, including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Consulting Operations, Director of Marketing Services, and Marketing Manager. He is the chief architect of DVIRC’s Manufacturing Moonshot, an ambitious initiative launched in 2024 to enhance U.S. manufacturing through workforce development, technology integration, supply chain resilience, access to capital, and regional expansion.
Under his leadership, DVIRC collaborates with manufacturers, state and federal stakeholders, and regional partners to foster innovation, create family-sustaining careers, and drive a vibrant regional economy. Prior to DVIRC, Chris was a Partner at S&S Foods, where he grew the business by over 300% through innovative product development and branding. He holds an MBA in Marketing from Thomas Jefferson University and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Philadelphia University. Passionate about building purpose-driven organizations, Chris is committed to positioning DVIRC as an employer of choice and a go-to resource for solving tomorrow’s manufacturing challenges today.
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