Michigan Manufacturers Announce MFG Excellence Award Winners

October 4, 2019    1780    1780   

MMA proudly announces the award recipients for the annual MFG Excellence Awards, Michigan’s top statewide event recognizing the inspiring stories, people, companies and products that make up its manufacturing industry.

Manufacturing Engagement Results in Record Going PRO Funding

September 23, 2019    716    716   

Manufacturers and MMA engaged with legislators to successfully advocate for additional funding for the Going PRO Talent Fund, a demand-driven program that has awarded more than $100 million to employers since 2014.

Manufacturers Honor Legislative Leaders at 2019 MMA Legislative Reception

September 12, 2019    432    432   

The 2019 MMA Legislator of the Year Award recognizes state legislators for their leadership and dedication to Michigan’s manufacturing sector and their role in advocating on behalf of Michigan’s largest job-creating industry.

Your Environment, Health, & Safety Program — Tech Improvements for 2020

August 27, 2019    587    587   

The team at LyfeCycle talks about tech improvements for manufacturing's EH&S programs in 2020.

Reorganization of Talent, Economic Development and Labor Agencies

June 10, 2019    1314    1314   

Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order reorganizing several state agencies with responsibilities pertaining to talent, economic development and labor.

House Passes Resolution Urging Congressional Approval of USMCA

May 7, 2019    694    694   

A “resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to speedily approve the recently negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)” was passed by a House voice vote on Wednesday, 5/1/19.

MSF Board Approves New MBDP Jobs Ready Michigan Program

April 29, 2019    751    751   

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board approved changes to the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) to further emphasize the need for new training initiatives to drive next-generation job creation in fields like manufacturing.

U.S. Federal Court Decision on Gerrymandering Creates Confusion for 2020

April 29, 2019    566    566   

The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected the state’s U.S. House and state legislative districts in a decision Thursday, 4/25/19, and ordered new lines to be drawn for 2020 and a special Senate election for 2020.

Manufacturers Praise Increased Funding for Talent Training

April 26, 2019    622    622   

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) praised action by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development for increasing funding levels proposed to be appropriated to the successful Going PRO Talent Fund.

MMA Co-Hosts Event Featuring Vice President Pence & Discussion of USMCA Impact on Manufacturing

April 26, 2019    690    690   

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) was proud to co-host a statewide event with Michigan business leaders, and special guest Vice President Mike Pence, for a discussion of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).