Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing and Services, International Trade Administration, discusses the state of American manufacturing, priorities, and policies going forward as well as how the National Export Initiative can help American manufacturing competitiveness. "Pathway to Manufacturing Prosperity: Strategies for Post Recession Manufacturing" was held on May 20, 2010 in Chicago. This event was produced by the Penton Media Manufacturing & Supply Chain Group on behalf of the Italian Trade Commission.