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Webinar: Breaking it Down - The 2026 State of the State Through a Manufacturing Lens

February 26, 2026 27

MMA's Government Affairs team hosts a member-exclusive virtual roundtable to discuss the path laid forth by Governor Gretchen Whitmer during her eighth and final State of the State address. Discover how the Governor's vision aligns with MMA's manufacturing agenda and how legislative leaders are responding.
Supreme Court Rules on Tariffs: What Comes Next for Manufacturers

February 26, 2026 41

Michigan’s manufacturing economy relies on fair, open and stable trade rules to fuel growth, support high-wage jobs, strengthen supply chains and attract long-term investment. Tariffs can be an effective and appropriate tool when used in a targeted way. However, the sweeping and continually changing tariffs implemented since April 2025 have created profound uncertainty, disrupted supply chains, increased costs and threatened our competitiveness.
Webinar: 2026 International Trade Outlook

February 26, 2026 33

MMA and Warner Norcross + Judd discuss how shifting global trade dynamics, from tariffs and geopolitics to supply chain uncertainty and national security measures, are impacting manufacturers.
Advocating for Manufacturing in a Critical Election Year

February 25, 2026 44

Elections set the structure of the government, and the structure impacts policy. Learn how manufacturers can influence the future business climate .
EnStar Energy LLC: Energy Brokers and Consultants

February 25, 2026 48

What has your company done to improve the efficiency of its energy usage? Don Johns, President of Lansing-based EnStar Energy, says manufacturers often save thousands per year after they thoroughly analyze their energy bills and the energy efficiency of their energy-using equipment.
Premium Associate Member Spotlight: Conn Maciel Carey

February 25, 2026 42

With its Michigan office in Troy, Conn Maciel Carey represents employers in any interaction with workplace safety regulatory agencies, including MIOSHA, federal OSHA, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
MMA Expands Workforce Solutions Portfolio with Tooling U-SME Partnership

February 25, 2026 45

MMA has significantly expanded its curated portfolio of workforce development solutions with the addition of Tooling U-SME, a nationally recognized leader in manufacturing training and competency-based learning. This new partnership enhances the MMA Training Center’s robust suite of solutions and training resources designed to help Michigan manufacturers attract, develop and retain a highly skilled workforce — a critical priority in today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.
Board Member Spotlight: Matt Carr, Storch® Products Company

February 25, 2026 45

By working together to keep the industry relevant and competitive in Michigan, that’s what MMA and its members are helping to make possible, he says. That’s why Matt Carr, president of Storch Products Company, didn’t hesitate when MMA President & CEO John Walsh invited him to serve on the MMA Service Corp Board of Directors.
Advocacy Starts on the Factory Floor

February 25, 2026 44

Organizations like MMA play a strong role in representing manufacturers at the state and regional level. That work matters. At the same time, manufacturers advocate for their future every day through decisions about systems, workflows and customer experience.
MMA Lawyers Committee

February 18, 2026 3100

The MMA Lawyers Committee drives MMA’s amicus curiae program, taking an active role in major court cases that may impact manufacturers. Ensures that the manufacturing community’s influential voice is heard in the judiciary branch.

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