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Cost to Make, Cost to Move: Manufacturing in a Tariff-Driven, High-Energy World

March 13, 2026 50

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.
Advocating for Manufacturing in a Critical Election Year

February 25, 2026 168

Elections set the structure of the government, and the structure impacts policy. Learn how manufacturers can influence the future business climate .
Premium Associate Member Spotlight: Conn Maciel Carey

February 25, 2026 183

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 158

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 134

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 136

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.
Michigan’s New Tax Landscape: A Guide for Manufacturers

February 5, 2026 773

This year, completing your 2025 tax returns won’t be a matter of copy-pasting your federal numbers onto your state forms. MMA member Rehmann breaks down what’s different and shares some proactive strategies you can use to prepare — and potentially lower your tax liability.
Can AI and the Mentor Mindset Solve Your Employee Retention Challenge?

December 8, 2025 882

With unemployment near historic lows and competition for skilled workers high, many plants face annual turnover rates of 70 percent or higher. But what if the problem isn’t finding good workers? What if it’s how you’re managing the ones you have?
Industry Leaders Honored at 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards

November 21, 2025 886

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 Thursday, 11/20/25 in Lansing. The prestigious awards program celebrated the winners of the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Awards and this year’s gala featured the announcement of the highly anticipated winners of six award categories.
MiUI: New UIA System Launching in December

September 22, 2025 6921

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new Unemployment Insurance system. The new MiUI system represents a significant modernization that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Michigan’s unemployment insurance program.

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