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

May 6, 2025 46
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.
AI Neural Network Transforms Quality Control Processes

April 30, 2025 85
AI can be trained to recognize defects in products or divergence from normal processes — allowing handlers to address the issue before the faulty product or process proceeds down the line. In addition to accelerating quality assurance processes, having AI solutions in-house rather than through a third party can reduce security concerns, and the auto-mation often can be implemented without extensive programming or technical coding expertise.
Forklift and MEWP Operator Training Programs Reinforce Safety Standards

April 30, 2025 72
Based in Grand Rapids, TrainMOR provides industrial truck operator training and mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) training, both online and in person. The training helps businesses comply with ANSI and OSHA standards. In addition to the fact that training is required for safety, TrainMOR’s solutions supplement onboarding processes and boost, refresh and modernize operator training.
Premium Associate Member Spotlight: Kapnick Insurance Group

April 30, 2025 76
In the manufacturing industry, where workplace safety regulations and cybersecurity are among many factors in determining necessary protections, insurance agencies that specialize in the industry can be a valuable resource.
Industry Member Spotlight: Highland Copper

April 30, 2025 76
Highland Copper is a junior mining company on a mission to supply significant quantities of copper for Michigan — and the nation with the Copperwood mining project and others in the Upper Peninsula.