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San Antonio Solidifies its Position as Leading Advanced Manufacturing Hub, Highlights Key Stats for National Manufacturing Month and MFG Day

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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of MFG Day and National Manufacturing Month throughout Oct., greater:SATX is proud to highlight key statistics that underscore the San Antonio region’s position as a premier hub for advanced manufacturing. 

San Antonio’s advanced manufacturing sector is a key engine of our region’s economic growth, fueling our expanding bi-national megaregion and manufacturing corridor,” said Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, CEO of greater:SATX. “The industry is powered by innovation, skilled talent, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. It includes sub-sectors from automotive to aerospace, food and beverage to biomanufacturing, and emerging technologies, and we take pride in being home to leading-edge companies that are shaping the future of the industry.

“We’re thrilled to recognize National Manufacturing Month and MFG Day with these companies, our partners and the community, honoring the more than 1,600 manufacturers based in San Antonio and the approximately 61,000 residents who contribute to the sector’s ongoing success.”

Home to Over 1,600 Manufacturers
San Antonio’s diverse advanced manufacturing landscape includes companies of all sizes, from local innovators to large global enterprises. The sector supports over 61,000 jobs, having grown 19% over the past five years, and with a $10 billion GDP supported by 1,600 locations.

The region hosts a wide range of businesses, from Helmy Plastics and Avanzar Interior Technologies to major players like International Motors (formerly Navistar) and Toyota, which recently announced a $541 million investment in the area. Other notable companies include grocery innovator H-E-B and global construction equipment manufacturing leader JCB, which recently broke ground in San Antonio for its second North American manufacturing facility. The $500 million JCB facility will produce Loadall telescopic handlers — its best-selling product in North America — along with aerial access equipment, with production set to begin in 2026.

San Antonio continues to attract advanced manufacturing firms due to is skilled workforce, positive culture, drive for innovation and business-friendly environment, making it especially appealing to newcomers.

Driving Innovation
San Antonio is a leader in manufacturing innovation thanks to a recent investment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII). Based in San Antonio, CyManII is at the forefront of integrating cybersecurity with smart, energy-efficient manufacturing to secure U.S. manufacturing — facilities and supply chains. With expertise in research and development (R&D), factory automation, and workforce development, CyManII is shaping the future of American manufacturing, supporting early-stage R&D to enhance competitiveness, secure supply chains, and advance cybersecurity in energy-efficient manufacturing. For more on CyManII’s vision, explore their five-year public roadmap.

Bi-National Manufacturing Corridor
The San Antonio region and Mexico boast robust manufacturing industries, forming a dynamic cross-border innovation zone, highlighted by the Texas-Mexico Automotive Supercluster stretching from Dallas in the north to San Luis Potosi to the south, with San Antonio at the heart of it all. This region is emerging as the epicenter of automotive manufacturing in North America, fueling economic growth bi-nationally. Toyota demonstrates this by strategically investing in manufacturing operations in San Antonio and Mexico alongside suppliers who do the same, like Avanzar Interior Technologies

Skilled Workforce
greater:SATX led the implementation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management framework across six key industries, including advanced manufacturing. Internship programs, such as Toyotetsu’s award-winning initiative targeting a hidden workforce and greater:SATX’s internship program for high school students, are creating tangible results. This Manufacturing Month, greater:SATX will host several job shadow opportunities for high school students to learn more about manufacturing careers, including a Women in Manufacturing panel.

Key Stats Highlight San Antonio’s Success
San Antonio’s advanced manufacturing industry is thriving, supported by these key facts:

61,000 residents employed in the sector.1,600 manufacturing companies spanning industries such as automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, oil & gas, new energy, machinery, and food & beverageA manufacturing-driven regional GDP of $13.5 billion, with a growth rate of 27% since 2020.14 new manufacturing projects in 2024 alone, resulting in 1,597 new jobs and $940 million in capital expenditure investment.*Recognized as the fastest-growing city in the U.S.Top 5 U.S. city for jobs, and ranked as one of the friendliest cities, as well as ranked 3rd in recent metro-positivity study of the largest cities in the U.S. and Canada.San Antonio’s diverse majority-minority community is 64% Hispanic, positioning it as a model for the future U.S. demographic landscape.

With its rich culture of innovation and positivity, and commitment to workforce development, San Antonio is not only a hub for advanced manufacturing but a blueprint for the future of U.S. metros.

*Driven by greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership

About greater:SATX
greater:SATX is the economic development partnership leading the San Antonio region’s transformative growth through global corporate recruitment, local business advancement, and workforce development. The San Antonio region, or SATX, is the eight-county San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA, which is the 24th largest MSA in the nation (2023). At the core of greater:SATX’s mission is attracting, retaining, and growing quality jobs for all San Antonians that provide pathways to economic mobility. This work is guided by greater:SATX, supported by regional businesses, regional economic development partners, and by the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, CPS Energy, and SAWS. The organization is responsible for assisting over 500 companies to relocate or expand in the region, which collectively employ more than 120,000 San Antonians. For more information on San Antonio’s industry growth and economic opportunity, visit greatersatx.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @greater_SATXLinkedIn, and Facebook.

Media: Mardi Larson, Amendola for greater:SATX, mlarson@acmarketingpr.com

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Yon Raz-Fridman Joins Intrinsic Labs as Co-Founder and Partner

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Most AI companies are selling software. Intrinsic is deploying AI workers into the core operations of mid-market companies – and just brought in a serial tech entrepreneur to help the firm scale across the Heartland.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Labs today announced that Yon Raz-Fridman has joined the firm as a Co-Founder and Partner.

Raz-Fridman has spent nearly two decades building across software, hardware, and platform businesses. Early in his career, he served as Chief of Staff to the President of Keter Group, a $1 billion-plus global consumer products manufacturer. He went on to co-found Kano, the award-winning educational computing company, and later founded Supersocial, the immersive gaming studio acquired by Super League Enterprises in 2025. He is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Convergence Council.

He joins Intrinsic at a moment when mid-market companies are moving from AI experimentation to deployment. Intrinsic works with operators in logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial markets to deploy AI workers into the workflows that run the business – increasing throughput, reducing manual work, and expanding capacity without adding headcount.

The firm has built its reputation on practical deployments tied to real operating metrics. In one engagement with a national real estate brokerage, Intrinsic’s AI Accounting Agents reached 97% invoice coding accuracy, automated 90% of the AP workflow, and fully removed FTEs from the review flow.

“Yon understands what it takes to build and scale in the real world,” said Jon Slemp, Managing Partner at Intrinsic Labs. “Our clients aren’t buying flashy agents, they’re buying outcomes and reliable labor. They need agentic systems that take work off their teams, perform reliably, and produce measurable gains in throughput and capacity. That’s what we build.”

As Co-Founder, Raz-Fridman will oversee Intrinsic’s expansion – designing the channel relationships, institutional partnerships, and market positioning that take the firm from a proven Ohio model to the defining AI workforce platform for America’s industrial middle market.

“The companies that win over the next decade will be the ones that figure out how to staff AI into their operations and manage it like a workforce. Intrinsic is doing that work now, inside real businesses, tied to real outputs. The Heartland is exactly the right place to prove this model, and Intrinsic is exactly the right team to do it.” — Yon Raz-Fridman

About Intrinsic Labs LLC
Intrinsic Labs helps mid-market companies deploy AI workers into the workflows that run their business. The firm focuses on logistics, construction, insurance, manufacturing, and industrial markets, where manual work, fragmented systems, and labor constraints create clear opportunities for leverage. Intrinsic works with clients to put AI workers into production, tie them to operating KPIs, and help teams scale output without scaling headcount. https://www.intrinsic-labs.ai/  

About Team Yon LLC
Team Yon LLC is a management company founded by Yon Raz-Fridman that incubates new ventures, provides executive leadership, and makes strategic investments at the intersection of emerging technology and human advancement. Through Team Yon LLC, Raz-Fridman partners with founders and operators across healthcare, AI, and frontier technology – including his role as co-founder and Partner at Intrinsic Labs. https://teamyon.org

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Wipfli to complete CompliancePoint transaction and add associates, expanding capabilities

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MILWAUKEE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wipfli, a top 25 national advisory and accounting firm, announced today it has entered into an agreement with CompliancePoint Inc., a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy and regulatory compliance. 2 partners and 52 associates will join the firm as a result of the transaction.

Based in Duluth, Georgia, CompliancePoint brings specialization across cybersecurity, privacy and compliance, serving clients across a wide variety of industries. The addition strengthens Wipfli’s risk management offerings and expands its ability to help organizations navigate regulatory scrutiny, evolving cybersecurity threats and complex data protection requirements.

“Organizations today are under more pressure than ever to protect sensitive information and operate responsibly in an evolving regulatory environment,” said Kurt Gresens, CEO at Wipfli Advisory, LLC. “The team at CompliancePoint brings specialized experience and a strong, people-first approach that enhances how we support clients navigating today’s risk landscape.”

CompliancePoint has built its reputation on helping organizations manage risk across the full data lifecycle, with a holistic approach that recognizes how privacy, security and compliance intersect. The combined professional teams from CompliancePoint and Wipfli will deliver expanded, integrated advisory solutions designed to help clients proactively manage risk while supporting long-term growth and operational resilience.

“Wipfli shares our commitment to practical, client-focused solutions and long-term relationships,” said Greg Sparrow, CompliancePoint president. “Together, we’re expanding the resources available to our clients while continuing to deliver the specialized experience and trusted relationships they rely on.”

The addition of the CompliancePoint team also supports Wipfli’s continued investment in talent and innovation. CompliancePoint associates will join a national firm that emphasizes collaboration, professional development and meaningful client impact, while maintaining the specialized focus that has defined their work.

The transaction is expected to become effective on May 1st, 2026

About Wipfli

Wipfli is a leading national advisory and accounting firm with nearly 100 years of experience serving ambitious middle-market organizations. We understand our clients’ unique challenges and help them succeed on their terms through assurance, tax, advisory, outsourcing and technology services. With 3,000+ associates and global alliances, we combine national capabilities with local relationships. Wipfli operates under an alternative practice structure: Wipfli LLP, a licensed CPA firm, provides attest services, while Wipfli Advisory LLC, a non-CPA firm, delivers business advisory and non-attest services. Learn more at wipfli.com or contact Alicia O’Connell at alicia.oconnell@wipfli.com.

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alicia.oconnell@wipfli.com

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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Results Presentation

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Presentation and Q&A session scheduled for post-market on Thursday, May 7, 2026

BOSTON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA, “Ginkgo”) today announced that it plans to host a presentation and Q&A session reviewing business performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The presentation details and webcast link will be available on Ginkgo’s investor relations website at https://investors.ginkgobioworks.com, and a replay will be made available.

To ask a question ahead of the presentation, please submit them to @Ginkgo on X (hashtag #GinkgoResults) or by sending an e-mail to investors@ginkgobioworks.com.

About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo Bioworks builds the tools that make biology easier to engineer for everyone. The company offers autonomous laboratories that replace manual laboratory work with robotics in the lab, greatly improving the productivity of scientists. Ginkgo’s in-house autonomous lab is also available as a “cloud lab” through our Datapoints and Solutions contract research services. For more information, visit ginkgobioworks.com and ginkgobiosecurity.com, read our blog, or follow us on social media channels such as X (@Ginkgo and @Ginkgo_Biosec), Instagram (@GinkgoBioworks), Threads (@GinkgoBioworks), or LinkedIn.

Ginkgo Bioworks Contacts:

INVESTOR CONTACT:

investors@ginkgobioworks.com 

MEDIA CONTACT:

press@ginkgobioworks.com

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