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• Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Implications for American Manufacturing

  August 28, 2025    20

  The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enacted on 7/4/25, represents a comprehensive legislative initiative that’s poised to influence the landscape of American manufacturing. This bill introduces a range of policies that aim to support domestic production, competitiveness and resilience of the U.S. industrial base. MMA member Rehmann highlights several key tax provisions expected to influence investment in American manufacturing.
  

• 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Nominees Announced

  August 28, 2025    33

  MMA has officially announced this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Michigan nominees, unveiling an exciting lineup of contenders from across the state. This year’s nominees highlight the innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship that define Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
  

• Webinar: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reshapes R&D and Tax Strategy for Manufacturers

  August 13, 2025    150

  The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing how manufacturers approach R&D deductions, facility investments, and interest expense rules. These updates could mean real tax savings — or missed opportunities. Watch MMA’s Mike Johnston and Maner Costerisan’s Matt Latham give a clear, actionable overview of how OBBBA impacts Michigan’s manufacturing businesses, with specific focus on R&D tax credits and compliance changes.
  

• Agentic Commerce Is Coming to B2B: Are You Ready for the Shift?

  August 12, 2025    542

  For distributors and manufacturers, this evolution to autonomous AI agents is both a challenge and a massive opportunity. If your systems and product data aren’t accessible to these new interfaces, you’ll be invisible. But if you get on board soon, you’ll gain first-mover advantages in speed, automation and discoverability across a new generation of intelligent buyer interfaces.
  

• Chelsea Milling Company: Evolving the Workplace into a Place of Personal and Professional Development

  August 11, 2025    248

  “JIFFY” Mix, the iconic brand born from Chelsea Milling Company (CMC), is known for its beloved corn muffin mix in the “little blue box.” “JIFFY” Mix is often at the scene of birthdays and holiday celebrations — inciting memories of comfort, togetherness and joyful moments.. Born and bred in Chelsea, Chelsea Milling Company is not just a place to work — it has been cleverly designed as the place where people come to grow, personally and professionally.