1. 2019 AFS Government Affairs Fly-In
AFS Metalcasting Industry Economic Impact Analysis Project
Mike Lenahan, AFS Vice President
Eric Meyers, AFS Government Affairs Chairman June 11, 2019 – Washington, D.C.

2. U.S. Metalcasting Industry Impact on U.S. Economy
Detailed understanding of our industry’s:
Total Economic Impact
Number of Metalcasters
Direct & Indirect Employment by State and Congressional District
Total Wages for direct and indirect metalcasting jobs
Total Tax Revenue by State and Congressinal District

3. Economic Impact Map
Web-based, interactive system that can be accessed 24/7

4. Uses for Data from Economic Impact Analysis Project
Importance of Industry
Congress
State and Local officials
Meetings with federal and state regulators
Filing regulatory comments
Other

5. Groups Utilizing this Data

6. Additional Examples of Using the Data

7. Groups Utilizing this Program

8. Next Steps… Raise contributions for project by July 31
Finalize study/data by end of 2019 and map ready for membership to access by January 1, 2020 on the AFS website
If your company is interested in contributing to this project, contact Doug Kurkul – AFS CEO
Thank You!