MMA News | Advocacy

Selling Michigan Short: New State Budget Makes it Harder for Business

October 6, 2025 1552

Leading Michigan business organizations — including Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Chamber, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, MMA and the Small Business Association of Michigan — today issued the following joint statement regarding the Michgan Legislature’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 State Budget and action to separate Michigan from recent federal tax reforms
MMA Tax Strategy Resources

April 11, 2025 2208

The recent passage of Michigan’s robust Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a strong step toward securing Michigan’s position as a leader in innovation, fostering economic growth and maintaining competitiveness on the national and global stage.
ImPACt Golf Classic 2025

February 28, 2025 3181

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.
Webinar: Discover the New Requirements of Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act

February 28, 2025 2699

As of 2/21/25, the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) went into effect on all employers in Michigan. This webinar covers the changes made to the law in the literal 11th hour and how they could improve your ability to comply. MMA and Honigman cover the latest developments affecting Michigan manufacturers.
Amplifying the Voice of Michigan’s industry

February 14, 2025 2580

Michigan’s shifting legislative landscape in 2025 will present opportunities to foster industry growth and shape policy at the state level and MMA’s Government Affairs team remains at the “tip of the spear” when it comes to identifying and addressing vital industry issues. Advancing the goals of the manufacturing industry not only supports MMA members but also safeguards the state’s largest and most important economic sector. Achieving those goals starts with members sharing their priorities and concerns.
Advocacy Meets Action: MMA’s Effort to Expand the IGNITE Program in Michigan

February 14, 2025 3222

MMA’s Government Affairs and Workforce Solutions teams have embarked on a new partnership with LIFT and Amatrol to build on this past success by bringing the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing program to Michigan schools.
New R&D Tax Credit is Critical to Advancing Michigan’s Future

February 14, 2025 3590

The recent passage of Michigan’s robust Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a strong step toward securing Michigan’s position as a leader in innovation, fostering economic growth and maintaining competitiveness on the national and global stage.
Manufacturers Unveil Strategic Plan for Innovation and Growth

February 13, 2025 2773

MMA’s 2025-26 Legislative & Regulatory Agenda outlines key strategies for building a competitive business climate, fostering innovation and ensuring a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the 21st-century economy.
Webinar: ESTA is Coming! Is Your Company Properly Prepared?

January 15, 2025 3502

The deadline by which Michigan manufacturing employers are required to implement wide sweeping changes to their paid sick leave policies in accordance with the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) is February 21, 2025. MMA and Clark Hill attorneys Rick Fanning and Anne-Marie Vercruysse Welch answer your lingering ESTA questions in this on-demand webinar.
About Earned Sick Time Act

January 15, 2025 1706

Absent MMA-driven changes made by the Legislature, employers will be subject to a costly paid leave mandate beginning February 2025 as a result of a Michigan Supreme Court decision.

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