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Treat AI as a Team Member, Not a Tool

March 26, 2026 35

Manufacturers gain far more value when AI is treated as an integrated team member rather than a standalone tool. Research shows role-based, cross-functional AI that reshapes workflows and organizational design delivers compounding, transformative results, while isolated pilots produce only incremental gains.
Webinar: IT Resiliency - Ten IT Essentials for Every Company in 2026

March 24, 2026 79

Brightline subject matter experts lead an in-depth review of the top 10 best practices for building and maintaining a resilient IT environment. This session covers critical areas such as cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT operations, providing practical insights to strengthen your business's digital foundation. Small business owners are empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their organizations from threats and position them for sustainable growth.
One Way Clutch - Means Industries, an Amsted Automotive Company - 2025 Export of the Year

March 24, 2026 68

Saginaw-based Means Industries, an Amsted Automotive company, is known worldwide for its One-Way and Selectable One-Way Clutches. Because it is bringing worldwide attention to Michigan’s automotive expertise — all while contributing to the local economy — Means Industries has been awarded the 2025 Michigan Manufactured Export of the Year Award in recognition of its innovative clutch assembly.
Airborne Monitoring Programs: Ensuring Compliance with OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits

March 16, 2026 170

Industrial workplaces generate airborne hazards requiring personal exposure monitoring to meet OSHA PELs. Recent lead and silica cases show severe health, legal, and financial consequences of poor controls. Comprehensive monitoring identifies high-risk tasks, verifies engineering controls, protects worker health, ensures compliance, and reduces liability while supporting safer, resilient manufacturing operations.
Cost to Make, Cost to Move: Manufacturing in a Tariff-Driven, High-Energy World

March 13, 2026 350

Manufacturers face a permanently higher cost base driven by tariffs, energy, carbon pricing and logistics disruption. Firms are shifting production footprints, redesigning supply chains and prioritizing total cost of ownership. Success in 2026 requires tariff‑aware planning, energy strategy, resilient logistics, risk‑focused supplier management and integrated cost intelligence for future competitiveness.
Webinar: Workforce Solutions for Michigan Manufacturers - Q1 2026

March 12, 2026 265

Michigan’s workforce landscape is constantly evolving, and MMA’s Workforce Solutions Quarterly Information Sessions keep manufacturers informed and prepared for what’s trending and what's next. MMA’s Workforce Solutions team and partners will provide timely insights, expert guidance and actionable strategies to help employers navigate workforce challenges — from talent attraction and retention to policy changes and skills development.
Visit MMA at AME 2026

March 11, 2026 170

AME is the premier gathering for professionals shaping the future of manufacturing. It’s where innovation meets production — connecting industry leaders, cutting-edge technology and real-world solutions under one roof.
Webinar: Key Tax Strategies for Michigan Manufacturers - Decoupling and R&D Credits

March 10, 2026 285

MMA and Rehmann lead a focused session designed for Michigan manufacturers navigating Michigan’s 2025 tax changes. Rehmann will break down the impact of the state’s decoupling from key federal tax provisions — and cover the recently reinstated refundable Michigan R&D tax credit.
Webinar: Leveraging the Going PRO Talent Fund - New Employer‑Led Collaborative Opportunity

March 5, 2026 888

Discover how Michigan employers can leverage 2026 Going PRO Talent Fund Employer-Led Collaborative (ELC) funding to support high‑impact training. Learn how companies can access up to $250,000 to develop skilled supervisors and operations leaders through a tailored package from Frontline Training Solutions and The Luminous Group.
ImPACt Golf Classic 2026

March 2, 2026 266

Join influential members of our manufacturing community, including MMA leadership, for a powerful day dedicated to supporting Michigan industry. MMA’s semi-annual golf classics are member-exclusive opportunities that support a strong manufacturing future.

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