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Amsted Automotive - 2025 Manufacturer of the Year (Large Tier)

November 21, 2025 16

With deep roots in Michigan, a far-reaching impact on the industry and a spirit of innovation and community stewardship, Amsted Automotive has earned the John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award – Large Tier honor.
William H. Dobbins - Caster Concepts - 2025 Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement

November 21, 2025 20

For his journey from physician to manufacturing titan, coupled with his unwavering commitment to the Albion community, reflect a lifetime of personal and professional success, William H. Dobbins is the 2025 Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Lisa Renee Conn - Llink Technologies - 2025 Manufacturing Woman of the Year

November 21, 2025 18

Lisa Renee Conn is recognized as a 2025 Manufacturing Woman of the Year for her ability to leverage hands-on manufacturing experience and strategic vision to drive meaningful transformation for the industry and people who work in it.
Laurie Harbour - Wipfli - 2025 Manufacturing Woman of the Year

November 21, 2025 20

Laurie Harbour is recognized as a 2025 Manufacturing Women of the Year for her steadfast advocacy for women in manufacturing and tireless work for the viability of manufacturing businesses throughout Michigan.
Bekum America Apprenticeship Program - 2025 Manufacturing Talent Champion

November 21, 2025 19

Bekum America is recognized as the 2025 Manufacturing Talent Champion for trailblazing manufacturing talent for decades, developing a strong workforce for their own success and the long-term strength of Michigan’s manufacturing industry.
Zackery Bishop - 4 Flutes Machining - 2025 Manufacturing Emerging Leader

November 21, 2025 12

Zackery Bishop is as a 2025 Manufacturing Emerging Leader for his leadership that inspires, action that delivers and heart for service that uplifts others.
Olivia Ostrander - Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing LLC - 2025 Manufacturing Emerging Leader

November 21, 2025 13

Olivia Ostrander's commitment to the community, the viability of other manufacturing businesses and the education of future professionals earned her the 2025 Manufacturing Emerging Leader award.
Industry Leaders Honored at 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards

November 21, 2025 44

Manufacturers move Michigan forward as the centerpiece of the state’s economic strength, stability and prosperity. The industry’s innovation and resilience was on full display at the annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards gala held by MMA on Thursday, 11/20/25 in Lansing. The prestigious awards program celebrated the winners of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards and this year’s gala featured the announcement of the highly anticipated winners of six award categories.
Webinar: Smarter Workforces - Using AI to Boost Engagement and Reduce Turnover

November 7, 2025 267

Keeping employees engaged and committed is one of today’s greatest challenges — and it starts with strong leadership. Hear from MMA and Ray Hsu, Vice President of Industrial AI Solutions at RapidCanvas, for a dynamic session exploring how AI-powered manager coaching is reshaping workforce retention and performance.
Webinar: From Plan to Payoff: Smarter Capital Investments for Michigan Manufacturers

October 23, 2025 404

For Michigan manufacturers, investing in new facilities, equipment or infrastructure is both a necessity and a challenge. These projects are critical to meeting customer demand and staying competitive but they often come with uncertainty around cost, schedules and return on investment. In this webinar, John Raimondo, PE, Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing at Wolverine Building Group, shares strategies to help manufacturers get more value from their capital projects.

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