Blog
Making a Difference
Impact & Outcomes
Welcome to the Don Wood Foundation blog, where research meets regional progress. Here, you’ll find updates on studies, initiatives, and key issues affecting advanced manufacturing in northeast Indiana, with a focus on the connections between education, workforce readiness, industry, and community growth. As the Foundation continues its work to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and align opportunity across the region, this blog will offer a closer look at the data, conversations, and strategies helping shape what comes next.
Who We Are
& Our Mission.
Established in 2018 by Don Wood, founder of 80/20, Inc., the Don Wood Foundation invests in the people and partnerships that help advanced manufacturing thrive across northeast Indiana. We support innovators, leaders, collaborators, and skilled workers who are creating new opportunities for the region’s future. Our mission is to radically lead the development and growth of the Next-Gen Manufacturing Workforce in Northeast Indiana.
