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title: "The Manufacturing Alliance: Mold Making Technology presents Michael Guckes of Gardner Intelligence | Alliance Specialties and Alliance Laser Sales"
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# The Manufacturing Alliance: Mold Making Technology presents Michael Guckes of Gardner Intelligence

*Fri, March 19, 2021*

 

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In this episode, Christina Fuges of [MoldMaking Technology](https://www.moldmakingtechnology.com) and I sat down with Michael Guckes the Chief Economist of [Gardner Intelligence](https://www.gardnerintelligence.com/). His belief in continuous education is a main driver for him. Michael explained the importance of storytelling through visuals and how [Gardner Intelligence](https://www.gardnerintelligence.com/) honors innovation through awards programs that help to grow and better the industry. 

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Follow Gardner Intelligence:

Website: [gardnerintelligence.com](https://www.gardnerintelligence.com/)<https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-mold-builders-association/>  
LinkedIn: [Michael Guckes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelguckes/)  
Twitter: [GardnerIntel](https://twitter.com/GardnerIntel)

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