Collaborative Safety SIG Meeting
Join MMA, CAMC, GLBMA and JAMA for an upcoming Collaborative Safety SIG Meeting, offered both virtually and in person at JAMA's headquarters in Jackson. This session will explore the role of security cameras and safety training in today’s manufacturing workplaces. Hear from ECPL, BPP Consulting, Jud LLC and other manufacturers currently using these tools to strengthen safety culture and enhance operations.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
JAMA Headquarters, Jackson
Empowering Policy: How Manufacturing Drives Political Change
Join fellow members in Bay City for a lunch hosted by Vantage Plastics’ President Paul Aultman on Friday, June 13. Special Guest Representative Bill G. Schuette, a 2025 MMA Legislator of the Year, and MMA’s Mike Johnston will discuss recent manufacturing successes, including resolution of the the Earned Sick Time Act and the new Research and Development Tax Credit, among other issues important to Michigan manufacturers.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Vantage Plastics, Bay City
Collaborative Supply Chain SIG Meeting
Explore critical supply chain trends impacting Michigan manufacturers with MMA and regional manufacturing associations CAMC, CMMA, GLBMA and JAMA. Hear from industry experts, including Peter Jaeger, Branch Manager at Emo Trans Detroit, and Chris Brenner, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Automated Logistics Systems, on the current state of container shipping and learn about significant upcoming changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system that will affect how LTL (less-than-truckload) freight is classified and priced — with direct implications for operational costs, efficiency and compliance.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
MMA Headquarters, Lansing
Golf Classics
Support a strong manufacturing future at MMA’s annual golf outings. Join us for the member-exclusive ImPACt summer golf outing at one of Michigan’s prestigious golf courses.
Monday, September 8, 2025
Fox Hills, Plymouth
MMA Workforce Solutions Summit
Companies and communities around the state are taking groundbreaking collaborative action to ensure resilience and success in the face of challenges and opportunities. In 2025, a statewide summit will bring stakeholders together to share stories and resources to tackle your workforce issues. Check out the highlights of the 2024 regional Workforce Solutions meetings and save the date to join us Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Grand Rapids for the Workforce Solutions Summit.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids
Manufacturing Excellence Awards
The annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards celebrates the leaders, companies and products pushing manufacturing forward. The 2024 Award winners were honored in November at a well-attended ceremony. It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards — nominations open Spring 2025.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Lansing Center
MMA Operations Conference
The annual Operations Conference provides actionable solutions to operational challenges for Michigan manufacturers. This powerful annual event offers proven strategies, tools and best practices in the areas of talent recruitment, employee retention and engagement, leadership, technology developments and human resources. See highlights from the sold-out 2025 Operations Conference and save the date for the 2026 Conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at The Lansing Center.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Lansing Center
MMA Legislative Day
Connects manufacturing leaders, legislative decisionmakers and regulatory officials for hands-on lobbying experience. The May 2025 event in downtown Lansing was a well-attended and well-received event featuring Former Governor John Engler, LEO Deputy Director Sean Egan, policymakers, manufacturing leaders and more. See highlights from the 2025 Legislative Day and save the date for the 2026 event in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
MMA Headquarters and Capitol Complex, Lansing
Clearing the Air Conference
The annual Clearing the Air, held every spring, keeps members informed on urgent air regulatory issues with MMA and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan bringing together leading professionals from government, industry, advocacy groups and the legal profession. Check out the 2025 event highlights and watch for details about next year’s event.
MFG Day
Annual 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.
Save the Date: October 3, 2025