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2020 Plant-based Protein Investments Already Doubled 2019 Records [Report]

A new report found that the first six months of 2020 saw more than $1.1 billion of venture investments pumped into alternative proteins — already more than doubling 2019’s full-year total of $534 million.

10 Predictions for Our Post-COVID-19 Future

Here are a few predictions for what life after the time of the coronavirus might look like.

Ford Launches Audit to Help Employees, More Good News [Amplify Friday]

Happy Friday! Here are some of our favorite stories of companies and staff acting as positive examples in valuing others. They remind us what it means to put others ahead of ourselves for the greater good.

Advanced Battery Market to Hit $500 Million by 2030 [Report]

A new study expects the market to increase more than 20-fold over the next decade.

Planned Industrial Manufacturing Projects Back Near Pre-pandemic Level [Report]

June's count was almost on par with that of February and January before impacts of COVID-19 set in and sunk planned projects counts in March and April.

What Will Happen as Federal Loans to the Aerospace Sector Run Out?

Though some airlines have begun to operate at full capacity, airlines are still struggling to stay afloat, as reports suggest, and have recently secured federal loans to help cover expenses through September 30.

Manufacturer Interest in Reshoring, Hiring, and Apprenticeships Increasing During COVID-19 Pandemic [Report]

91% of the respondents believe the North American manufacturing sector can recover from the pandemic.

July 2020 TMX Reveals Critical Gap in Industrial Production [Report]

The July 2020 Thomas Manufacturing Index (TMX) Report reveals that although there has been a substantial recovery in the stock market, there remains a critical gap when it comes to industrial production.

Drones Spread Message of Hope, More Positive News [Amplify Friday]

Hope you had a great week back after the long July 4th weekend. As we head off into the weekend, here are a few stories that light the way toward innovation, entrepreneurship, and tenacity.