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MMA Names Two Legislators of the Year for 2026

May 15, 2026 44

MMA, the unifying champion of Michigan’s manufacturing industry, joined together with manufacturing leaders from across the state to recognize the 2026 MMA Legislators of the Year at the annual Legislative Day reception, held at MMA’s headquarters in Lansing on May 14, 2026.
PF1000 Prime Focus System by Observable Space - 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan

May 15, 2026 447

The PF1000 observatory-class telescope and direct-drive altazimuth mounting system is the world’s first tactically deployable, wide-field space observation platform. It is truly outstanding in the industry and, for that, Observable Space has been recognized with the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan award — a title that seems to have been written in the stars.
MetLife + MMA

May 10, 2026 100

Administered by MMA and sold through independent brokers or agents, the MMA-MetLife employee benefits program includes options for life, vision, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability and accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
Industry Member Spotlight: Alkuhme

May 10, 2026 111

Alkuhme is behind 400 everyday products on store shelves throughout the country — but you wouldn’t know it. Read how they pair efficiency, scientific expertise, an innovative spirit and dedication to the health of consumers.
Premium Associate Member Spotlight: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

May 10, 2026 95

Manufacturing businesses have several needs in common: to adopt technology, better manage supply chains, boost operational efficiency and leverage leadership development opportunities for their teams. There are many avenues businesses can take to address these challenges and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (Center) can help.
Resilience Amidst Uncertainty

May 10, 2026 118

Being steps ahead of potential issues is key to minimizing disruptions in the face of a turbulent political and economic climate. Learn how to identify some of those issues from members Miller Canfield and Rehmann.
Bridging Quality and Technology

May 10, 2026 115

Digital transformation doesn’t fail because of bad technology. It fails because it isn’t integrated into how the plant runs. When technology is grounded in real problems, supported by leadership and reinforced through process discipline, it delivers. That’s how manufacturers turn investment into performance.
Brand Visibility for Manufacturers: Why PR Matters

May 10, 2026 92

Sales still matter but how you prime the market before sales enter the conversation is often the difference between growth and decline.
Manufacturing Cost Intelligence in Action

May 10, 2026 82

Cost intelligence moves beyond traditional spend reporting. Rather than simply showing what was spent and with whom, it connects spend visibility across plants and business units with category-level insight, supplier fragmentation analysis, internal buying behavior and external benchmarks. The result is a prioritized view of realistic savings opportunities and a clear roadmap for action.
Webinar: Workforce Solutions for Michigan Manufacturers - Q2 2026

May 7, 2026 144

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.

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