WASHINGTON—Manufacturing grew in December at the second-fastest pace in more than two years, fueled by a gain in orders that will help propel the U.S. economy in 2014.

WASHINGTON—U.S. factory activity expanded last month at the fastest pace in 2.5 years. The Institute for Supply Management said that its manufacturing index rose in September to 56.2, the highest since April 2011.

BOSTON—According to a new study from Northeastern University, manufacturing is poised for a promising future in the Northeast because of recent investments in cutting-edge technology.

DES MOINES, IA—According to a recent poll, a majority of voters "fervently hope for a day when America again leads the world in making things."

WASHINGTON—The next episode of the PBS series “America Revealed” unveils surprising facts about the state of U.S. manufacturing.

Wouldn’t it be great if candiates for public office would pledge to end the stereotype that manufacturing is non-existent in the United States? I'll do my part to make this happen. Will you?