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MMA is dedicated to serving the needs of manufacturers across the state. Our educational programs and services are focused on helping members stay ahead of the curve of industry trends, regulatory requirements and legislative initiatives.

Upcoming Webinars

Webinar: Protecting Your COVID-19 Innovations

Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
Learn more and register online.

Manufacturing innovations skyrocketed during 2020 as our nation’s greatest problem solvers worked to tackle the challenges of a global pandemic. Join MMA, manufacturing innovators and attorneys from Fishman Stewart for a free virtual discussion that will help you increase the value of your company and protect your intellectual property’s revenue stream.

Clearing the Air in 2021

Stay informed on urgent air regulatory issues at MMA’s annual virtual Clearing the Air, two-hour program on Thursday, May 20, 2021. This must-attend event partners MMA and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and features leading professionals from government, industry, advocacy groups and the legal profession. Learn more and register today.

MFG Operations Conference

Brings together manufacturers and operational issue specialists to help to move manufacturing forward with focused breakout sessions and keynote presentations on vital operational concerns. Watch your e-mail for event details.

MFG Excellence Awards

The 2020 MFG Excellence Awards recognized the very best of Michigan’s manufacturing industry during an engaging and inspiring virtual event on Thursday, 1/28/21. Although attendees could not gather in-person to recognize the 2020 leaders, innovators and gamechangers, there was an air of pomp and circumstance as the deserving companies and individuals were honored.

Meet the winners and check out the event recap for highlights.

MFG Legislative Day

Get “hands-on” lobbying experience, connect with key policymakers and learn about MMA’s efforts to develop a pro-manufacturing economy during MMA’s annual Capitol event.

MFG Day

National MFG Day is a great opportunity to share our industry with your community. Over the past several years this program has grown exponentially to host facility tours all across the country.

Learn more.

Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Training for Supervisors

Michigan manufacturers face risks and liabilities relating to the use and abuse of legal and illegal drugs in the workplace. This well-attended training session, provided by MMA’s MFG Works Partners provider MTMIC and MMA, helped attendees discover what manufacturing supervisors need to know. Watch for details for Summer 2021.