Cheslie Stehouwer - Continental Dairy Facilities - 2019 MFG Emerging Leader

November 5, 2019    553    553   

The MFG Emerging Leader recognizes current contributions and potential for accomplishment within Michigan manufacturing.

Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey - 2019 MFG Legislative Excellence

November 5, 2019    533    533   

The MFG Legislative Excellence award honors a lawmaker who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in supporting Michigan manufacturers.

Michigan Manufacturers Announce MFG Excellence Award Winners

October 4, 2019    2095    2095   

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    851    851   

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    585    585   

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    740    740   

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    1656    1656   

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    851    851   

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    920    920   

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    703    703   

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.