NanoBCA/WIAF Webinar
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2PM ET
Today we will be having our NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)/WIAF webinar. We are honored to have Ed Youdell, President & CEO of Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), one of America’s leading authorities on Manufacturing, presenting on this month’s webinar. Ed will be discussing the State of American Manufacturing.
Joining Ed is Omar Nashashibi and Dr. Chris Kuehl. Omar is the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association’s political insider and founder of Inside Beltway. Chris is the Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence.
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AGENDA
2:00-2:05 Opening Remarks
Vincent Caprio
Executive Director
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association (NanoBCA)
vincentcaprio@nynanobusiness.org
National Debt $38 TRILLION U.S. Debt Clock
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2:05-2:20 EHS Update: The New Mexico PFAS Proposal
Carla N. Hutton
Regulatory Analyst
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
chutton@lawbc.com
PEER Files IQA Request to Correct EPA Claim That PFOA Has Been Phased Out
EC Requests Scientific Opinion on the Safety of Hydrated Silica (Nano), Pyrogenic Silica (Nano), Silica Silylate (Nano), and Silica Dimethyl Silylate (Nano)
EC Begins a Public Consultation to Collect Evidence on Upcoming Advanced Materials Act
Shutdown Stalemate: How EPA’s Pause Could Reshape Chemical Regulatory Timelines
The Supreme Court’s Tariff Case and Its Ripple Effects for Chemical Regulation
EVENTS/WEBINARS
PFAS in Consumer Products: Navigating Multi-State Compliance and Regulatory Strategy Webinar
December 2, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm ET
31st Annual Green Chemistry Challenge Awards: New Categories and Expanded Opportunities Webinar
December 4, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm ET
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2:20-2:45 State of Manufacturing in America: The Effect of Tariffs
Ed Youdell
President & CEO
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)
eyoudell@fmamfg.org
Omar Nashashibi
Founder
Inside Beltway
omar@insidebeltway.com
Having worked in the Nation’s capital for more than 25 years, Omar helps fabricators and manufacturers keep a pulse on the policies and regulations that will impact them by providing original content and regularly speaking at FMA events.
Around Washington® is an e-newsletter authored by Omar Nashashibi founder of Inside Beltway, that provides members with twice-monthly insights on issues affecting U.S. manufacturers, particularly trade, tariffs, taxes, workplace regulations, and workforce development. It covers the latest happenings from Washington D.C. in a straightforward, nonpartisan manner.
Dr. Chris Kuehl
Managing Director
Armada Corporate Intelligence
exec@armadaci.com
Armada’s mission is to combine the traditions of corporate and competitive intelligence with strategic and tactical planning to provide clients with a clear view of the world they exist in and what they can do to advance their goals. Major clients include YRC Freight, TranSystems, Kansas City Southern Railroad, C-Biz, and others. Chris Kuehl serves as economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International® (FMA). One of his major roles at FMA is writing an economic e-newsletter titled Fabrinomics®, specifically designed to aid business decision-making by management and shop owners in the metal forming and fabricating industry. Chris also conducts workshops for FMA at major conferences and trade shows.
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2:45-3:00 Q&A
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3:00 Conclusion
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Our monthly webinars address topics involving the relationship between the science of nanotechnology and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), US Legislation, Education, Finance, Manufacturing and Foreign Policy. One of the benefits of NanoBCA membership is access to our previous webinars with America’s leading scientists and engineers.
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