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Michigan’s New Tax Landscape: A Guide for Manufacturers

February 5, 2026 1009

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 1029

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 1101

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 8533

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.
Top 10 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Nominees Announced

September 18, 2025 1614

MMA) has officially announced this year’s Top 10 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan nominees, after thousands of votes were cast during Round 1 of people's choice voting. This year’s Top 10 nominees highlight the innovation, creativity and craftsmanship that define Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
Building the Manufacturing Mind: Turning Curiosity Into Careers

September 15, 2025 1394

Manufacturing today faces a challenge bigger than technology or supply chains — it’s about people. The future depends on how well we cultivate the mindsets of young learners who may one day become our technicians, trades workers and innovators
Why Tech Talent and Manufacturing Need Each Other Right Now

September 15, 2025 1428

Recent tech industry layoffs have left a deep pool of highly skilled professionals looking for their next opportunity. At the same time, manufacturers across the U.S. are striving to modernize their operations but struggling to find the talent to do it. This convergence creates a rare moment of mutual benefit.
Health Care Affordability: A Growing Threat to Michigan Employers

September 15, 2025 1444

For more than a century, Michigan’s manufacturing sector has been a driving force behind our state’s economy. Today, rising health care costs are slowing the gears of profit and progress, and making it harder for manufacturers and other businesses to stay competitive.
Retaining Manufacturing Personnel with Practical Solutions

September 15, 2025 1494

You can boost employee retention by focusing on three key areas: providing clarity, supporting managers and offering opportunities for growth. These are the things employees value most — reasons to stay with your company.
Make Yourself Irreplaceable in a World Dominated by Artificial Intelligence!

September 15, 2025 1321

AI has made knowledge a commodity. If you’re still sitting in classes trying to learn theories and models you’re falling behind. That was our parents’ world! Our world today requires you to be a strategic thinker who can confidently ask the questions needed to exploit the knowledge at your disposal.

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