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10 Things Every Manufacturer Should Do to Control Energy Costs - But Too Many Don’t

March 16, 2023 983

Virtually every manufacturer wants to cut its energy costs, optimize energy use and improve their sustainability footprint. This can be achieved by taking a few fundamental steps to control how energy is used and paid for.
A 360° Leadership Approach

March 16, 2023 1089

An authentic leader is someone who can lead in all directions — leading down to those you have authority over, leading laterally to those across the hierarchical structure, leading up to those who supervise over you and leading yourself before leading others. This concept is called 360° leadership.
The Purpose of the Workplace Has Changed

March 16, 2023 1011

For many businesses, a necessary step in attracting talent is making the workplace a space people want to come by offering flexibility, streamlined systems and employee-centered design. To maximize the potential of technological upgrades, it is essential to equally invest in training existing employees and attracting new talent.
Repeal of Right-to-Work Reverses Progress of Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness

March 14, 2023 1196

Today the Michigan Senate passed bills undermining Michigan’s ability to successfully transition its economy at the speed of technological change. The Senate’s action, passed on a straight party-line vote, repeals Michigan’s decade-long Right-to-Work policy and reverses Michigan’s attractiveness for new jobs and economic growth.
Michigan Manufacturers Association Says Repeal of Right-to-Work Reverses Progress of Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness

March 14, 2023 1025

Since 1902, the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) has served Michigan manufacturers through legislative advocacy that supports the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry and Michigan economy. Today, the Association stood in opposition to legislation passed by the Michigan Senate that undermines Michigan’s ability to successfully transition its economy at the speed of technological change.
Creating Empowering Benefits Communication Beyond Open Enrollment

March 10, 2023 1743

With open enrollment now a distant memory for most employees, it is time to revisit your employee benefits communication plan. Taking a year-round communication approach ensures your employees are aware of and utilizing the entirety of your benefit offerings.
Webinar: Does Your Business Qualify for R&D Tax Credits?

March 10, 2023 1437

MMA has partnered with Omega Accounting Solutions to educate its members about the benefits of the R & D Tax Credit. This could potentially provide a dollar-for-dollar reduction to businesses qualifying tax liabilities for specific expenses.
Right-to-Work Repeal Will Hurt Michigan

March 9, 2023 1132

If Michigan loses its decade-long status as a Right-To-Work state, the Great Lakes State will remove itself from the list of states for potential new investment for both companies outside of Michigan and those who are already here. Whether the new investment is related to electric vehicle and battery production, or based in the knowledge economy, semiconductors or green energy, Michigan will lose future investment and we will lose good-paying manufacturing jobs.
Statement of MMA President & CEO John J. Walsh in Response to House Passage of Right-to-Work Repeal

March 9, 2023 1098

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) today released the following statement in response to the passage of the Right-to-Work Repeal by the Michigan House of Representatives late Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023.
Job Providers Silenced as Uncompetitive Legislation Speeds through House Committee

March 8, 2023 1235

The collective voice of thousands of Michigan job providers was silenced today as the two largest organizations representing businesses in the state were prevented from testifying in the House Labor Committee’s hearing on legislation that would repeal Michigan’s Right-to-Work law.