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Lame Duck 2024: Threats to Manufacturers

November 20, 2024 149

MMA’s Government Affairs lays out the critical threats to Michigan’s manufacturing industry in the 2024 Lame Duck. With significant changes in the political landscape following the November election, manufacturers must be prepared for potential policy shifts that could increase costs, limit flexibility and impose new liabilities, including the Earned Sick Time Act and Unemployment Insurance reform.
Charles Washburn - Landscape Forms - Export of the Year

November 12, 2024 113

Due to his character, compassion and dedication to the growth of the industry and the education of future professionals, Charles Washburn of Landscape Forms has been recognized as the 2024 Manufacturing Emerging Leader.
Biodapt® - Gantec Inc. - Export of the Year

November 12, 2024 102

Biodapt® by Gantec has been recognized as the 2024 Michigan Manufactured Export of the Year for providing greater opportunities for local employees based on the company’s manufacturing, technology development and global expansion needs.
Christine Sermak - Total Security Solutions - Manufacturing Talent Champion

November 12, 2024 108

Christine Sermak’s ingenuity and ability to bring multiple principles together for the benefit of Total Security Solutions and future industry professionals is why she was recognized as the 2024 Manufacturing Talent Champion.
Jill Dralle - Nexteer Automotive - 2024 Manufacturing Woman of the Year

November 12, 2024 143

With insights, enthusiasm and a dedication to constant development of the company, Jill Dralle has placed the U.S. division of Nexteer as a leading manufacturer in Saginaw County. Her personal skills combined with her ability to impact so many lives makes her the 2024 Manufacturing Woman of the Year.
Nathan Cox - Cox Machine LLC - 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (Small Tier)

November 12, 2024 104

Company culture and dedication to the local community and to the overall manufacturing industry in Michigan places Nathan Cox and Cox Machine LLC among an elite group of John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year recipients.
Dan Dralle - D&JD Partners - 2024 Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement

November 12, 2024 125

Throughout his 40-year career, Daniel Dralle made a significant impact on the industry, the community and his extended family — placing him on the MMA’s prestigious list of Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.
John Macchia, Jr. - Advance Turning and Manufacturing - 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (Large Tier)

November 12, 2024 112

John Macchia Jr.’s foresight and innovation leading to the growth of Advance Turning and Manufacturing are among the many reasons why he has been named the 2024 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier.
Michigan Business Groups Applaud Legislators for Taking First Step to Address Issues with Impending Earned Sick Time Act

November 8, 2024 279

Leaders from Michigan’s key business groups today applauded Michigan legislators for introducing legislation to address implementation issues within the Earned Sick Time Act that will take effect in February of 2025.
Michigan’s Innovative and Resilient Manufacturing Legacy on Display

November 7, 2024 170

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 11/6/24 in Lansing.

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