The 2019 MFG Excellence Awards celebrated the best in manufacturing on November 7, 2019, in East Lansing. Check out the winners’ spotlights and videos linked below, see event highlights on MMA’s Facebook page and read the full recap in the November 2019 issue of MiMfg Magazine.

The 2019 MFG Operations Conference brought together thought leaders to discuss operational issues and to develop strategies to help manufacturers stay ahead of the competition. Check out the April 2019 issue of MiMfg Magazine for the 2019 recap.

Planning is underway for the 2020 MFG Operations Conference and we are actively seeking proposals for content and speakers. Check out the the Request for Proposal and contact MMA’s Sarah Martin, at 517-487-8521 or martin@mimfg.org, for more information or to submit.

The MFG Forum held on 4/23/19 in Novi continued its tradition of discussing emerging manufacturing trends like these and helping executives take on current and future problems. Check out the May 2019 issue of MiMfg Magazine for the 2019 Forum recap.

A two-event, power-packed day featuring MMA Lobby Day and the MMA Legislative Reception was held on 9/10/19 and helped attendees learn more about the legislative process and MMA’s efforts to develop a pro-manufacturing economy while gaining “hands-on” lobbying experience. Check out the October 2018 issue of MiMfg Magazine for the 2018 recap.

National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is a great opportunity to inform your community and increase your exposure! Over the past several years this program has grown exponentially to host facility tours all across the country. Last year, more than 2,800 events were held across North America — a number we expect to climb year over year.

• Decide which event is the right event for your brand
• Register your event on the National MFG Day website
• Connect with local educators and members of the state and local media
• Share vital facts & figures about manufacturing
• Use templates for connecting with potential attendees — including local students

Learn more.

Michigan manufacturers face new 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 Allied Safety Consultants, helped attendees discover what manufacturing supervisors need to know.

Opportunities abound throughout the year to get your company brand in front of manufacturing’s leaders.

Contact MMA’s Sarah Martin, at 517-487-8521 or martin@mimfg.org, to learn about the best bang for your marketing buck.

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