There was a time when “Made in America” meant something. Factories buzzed, communities thrived, and a manufacturing job could support a family for life. But over the last few decades, something changed. In this video, we dive into the story of how the United States lost over 90,000 manufacturing companies and 5 million jobs—and what it’s going to take to bring them back. From trade deals and offshoring to COVID-era supply chain chaos, this is the real backstory behind America’s manufacturing decline. 📉 Why did it happen? 📦 Who was impacted? 🛠️ What’s being done now to reverse it? We’ll break it all down in plain English—and set the stage for this channel’s mission: to explore the reshoring movement and talk to the people on the front lines rebuilding American industry. 🎥 Subscribe for upcoming interviews with experts in manufacturing, supply chain, robotics, and economic policy.

Welcome to Reshoring America — the show that cuts through the noise to uncover what it will take to bring American manufacturing back home.

I’m Ray Drew, an SBA lender who’s helped small businesses secure over $1 billion in funding. Now, I’m on a new mission: to understand how we restore U.S. manufacturing—and why the SBA has made it their #1 priority.

Here’s the truth:

👉 99% of manufacturers in this country are small businesses

👉 I’m not a manufacturing expert—but I know how to find them

👉 From robotics to tax policy, labor shortages to supply chains—I’m talking to the top minds across America to figure out what’s working, what’s broken, and where the opportunity lies for YOU.

If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or just someone who cares about rebuilding the backbone of this country—this channel is for you.

📌 Subscribe now for a front-row seat to the manufacturing renaissance.