Once called the "City of the Century," Gary, Indiana rose to fame for a couple of reasons — it is the hometown of the musical Jackson family, and it made a whole lot of steel. The Jacksons moved away, but the economy of Northwest Indiana — fondly known as the Region — remains forged in steel, making more steel than any other part of the country.
On this episode of The Manufacturing Report, host Scott Paul chats with local steelworkers and Region residents about what the industry means to this community and what needs to be done to strengthen it.
