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  • What Drives Bill Rayl to Support Manufacturing Careers?

    April 22, 2022    1992

    Bill Rayl, MMA’s new Executive Director of Workforce Solutions, has dedicated his career to developing talent partnerships to empower Michigan manufacturers to thrive. Hear what drives him and what his new role will mean to you.
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  • Webinar: 2022 Redistricting - What Manufacturers Need to Know - Central Region

    April 21, 2022    1434

    With new district lines drawn by the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, never has there been a more consequential election for manufacturers. MMA and Adrian Hemond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest and political science expert, detail the impact these changes will have on your region and the manufacturing industry as a whole.
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  • MMA-PAC Endorses Mike Milanowski 74th District House Special Election on May 3

    April 26, 2022    1624

    For the special election to seat a new State Representative from the 74th district, a clear choice has entered the race who fully understands the current and future needs of the manufacturing industry, the largest sector of the Michigan economy. That person is write-in candidate Mike Milanowski.
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  • Identify, Understand and Manage Health Plan Risk within M&A

    April 19, 2022    1634

    With more companies transitioning from fully insured to self-insured health plans, the claims liability that once primarily fell on the insurance carrier is now more directly the employer’s responsibility.
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  • Four Characteristics of Great Middle Managers

    April 19, 2022    1345

    Middle managers are often the unsung heroes in times of change. This is especially true as the pandemic has stressed organizations with operational challenges and talent shortages. Middle managers play a critical role in successfully navigating today’s environment. They are the ones who help ensure organizations are successful. However, their contributions and potential for positive impact often go unrecognized.
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  • Michigan Manufacturers Welcome New Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Bill Rayl

    April 18, 2022    1435

    As talent continues to be a primary barrier to growth for the manufacturing industry and the shortage of people interested in and prepared for manufacturing careers persists as a challenge exacerbated by the global pandemic, MMA announced that Bill Rayl has joined the association as Executive Director of Workforce Solutions.
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  • Welcome to Bill Rayl, MMA's New Executive Director of Workforce Solutions

    April 14, 2022    2095

    As Michigan manufacturers face increasing competition across this great nation of ours and around the world for skilled talent, and as the need for skilled workers to develop and implement new advanced technologies reaches a critical juncture, MMA welcomes one of the country’s most recognized experts to the MMA family to serve as that connector for Michigan manufacturers.
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  • MFG Forum 2022

    March 25, 2022    2142

    Returning in June 2022, the MFG Forum delivers real-world solutions on emerging issues that can take your business to another level. Save the date for June 14, 2022, in Ypsilanti.
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  • Webinar: Mentoring, STEM and Manufacturing

    April 21, 2022    1639

    This virtual panel with Million Women Mentors Michigan discusses the importance of mentorship both in the workplace and our community with our underserved youth as well as supporting and encouraging our Michigan youth to pursue a STEM career.
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  • Webinar: Chemical Safety in the Metalworking Industry

    March 22, 2022    1737

    While much of the necessary information for handling chemical products such as cleaners, oils, solubles, synthetics and rust preventatives in metalworking is included in Safety Data Sheets, are you and your workers prepared for the unexpected? MMA and NCOC, Inc. offer review common chemicals used in metalworking, GHS labeling requirements and how you can stay safe when handling hazardous raw materials.
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