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• Webinar: The Workforce Shift - Leveraging Digital Documentation to Retain, Train and Sustain

  May 21, 2025    66

  As manufacturing organizations contend with a growing skills shortage and retirements among veteran workers, the need for intuitive, up-to-date documentation has never been greater. MMA member Interactive Training Systems’ Amy Seymour unpacks how going digital with documentation can directly impact productivity, training time and workforce resilience.
  

• How Michigan Manufacturers Can Leverage Foreign Trade Zones Amid Evolving Tariff Pressures

  May 13, 2025    157

  As trade tensions escalate and tariff rules evolve across the globe, Michigan manufacturers are feeling the pressure, especially those sourcing components internationally and serving customers across North America. In particular, the U.S.-China and U.S.-Mexico tariff environments are pushing companies to rethink their import strategies. For many, the answer lies in leveraging a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), a powerful tool that can mitigate duty exposure, reduce costs and add critical flexibility to supply chain operations.
  

• Manufacturing Operations Spring Cleaning

  May 8, 2025    152

  As warmer weather ushers in the season of renewal, manufacturers have an opportunity to refresh not only their operations, but also their facilities. Just as households take part in spring cleaning to eliminate clutter, industrial and manufacturing businesses should leverage this time to assess, organize, and clear out excess equipment and inventory taking up valuable space and capital.
  

• Workforce Solutions for Michigan Manufacturers - Q2 2025

  May 8, 2025    254

  Michigan’s workforce landscape is constantly evolving, and MMA’s Workforce Solutions Quarterly Information Sessions keep manufacturers informed and prepared for what’s trending and what's next. MMA’s Workforce Solutions team and partners will provide timely insights, expert guidance and actionable strategies to help employers navigate workforce challenges — from talent attraction and retention to policy changes and skills development.
  

• Webinar: R&D Tax Savings in Michigan - Everything You Need to Know

  May 6, 2025    172

  MMA joins Michigan Department of Treasury’s Angela Matelski and David Foos for an overview of the newly enacted Research and Development (R&D) credit. This session will provides manufacturers with essential information on eligibility, calculation methods, due dates and the statutory process for claiming the credit. Treasury staff also shared plans for future guidance and be available to answer your questions.