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Dedicated to advocating for, supporting, training and growing the manufacturing industry in Michigan, MMA’s mission to the industry is simple: to hear your voice, to unify your voice, to amplify your voice and to be your voice. We ares focused on helping members stay ahead of the curve of industry trends, regulatory requirements and legislative initiatives.

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Upcoming Webinars

Navigating the Manufacturing Landscape: Insights and Projections for 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.

Join MMA member Wipfli to explore the current state and future direction of the manufacturing industry, including a comprehensive overview of trends across diverse process types, including advancements, challenges and opportunities shaping the sector. Dive into market-specific dynamics and impacts of the evolving economic climate, including trade policies, tariffs and global competition, with Wipfli’s Laurie Harbour.

Learn more and register online.

Earned Sick Time Act: Key Updates & Proactive Strategies for Manufacturers

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 • 3:30 p.m.

Join MMA and Honigman for a critical discussion on the latest legislative developments affecting Michigan manufacturers. MMA’s Dave Worthams will provide an essential update on new bills, offering insights into how upcoming policy changes could affect your business. Honigman’s employment law expert Matt Radler will deliver a high-level overview of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and share strategies to help manufacturers stay agile and proactive despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the law.

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Navigating the Digital Shift: A Marketing Strategy for Manufacturers

Thursday, February 13, 2025 • 10:00 a.m.

Manufacturers need to take control of their own destiny by applying marketing strategy to help navigate this shift to digital. Join us for this webinar where MMA member Move Marketing will provide the framework to help quantify the value of marketing to your manufacturing organization, ensure better alignment between sales and marketing, build trust in your B2B brand digitally, identify thought leadership angles and establish a platform from which to create multichannel content.

Learn more and register online.

Get on-demand webinar recordings in the Online Learning Center, including the Michigan Roots, Global Research, Sustainable Manufacturing, 2022 Redistricting and Talent Magnet series.

Upcoming Events

Navigating Michigan’s New Earned Sick Time Act

To help manufacturers understand the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), join MMA President & CEO John Walsh and MMA Director of Employment Policy Dave Worthams for insights into the recent changes and future enforcement during a Networking Lunch and Learn. Secure your spot today and ensure your business is prepared for the upcoming changes.

Friday, January 24, 2025
Grand River Brewery, Jackson

Enhance Your Supply Chain with MMA, CAMC, GLBMA and JAMA

Join MMA, the Capital Area Manufacturing Council (CAMC), Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association (GLBMA) and Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA) for a robust discussion on supply chain and how manufacturers are being affected.

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, Jackson

Golf Classics

Support a strong manufacturing future at MMA’s annual golf outings. Save the date for two member-exclusive MMA-PAC Winter Golf Classics at state-of-the-art X-Golf indoor facilities in Grand Rapids and Novi.

Friday, February 21, 2025 X-Golf Grand Rapids	Friday, March 7, 2025 X-Golf Novi

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 2024 Operations Conference and save the date for the 2025 Conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at The Lansing Center.

Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Lansing Center

MMA Legislative Day

Connects manufacturing leaders, legislative decisionmakers and regulatory officials for hands-on lobbying experience. The 2024 event held April 30 in downtown Lansing was a well-attended and well-received event featuring policymakers, manufacturing leaders and more. See highlights from the 2024 Legislative Day and save the date for the 2025 event in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
MMA Headquarters and Capitol Complex, Lansing

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
Grand Rapids

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 highlights of the sold-out 2024 event held on April 9 in Lansing.

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

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

Event Policies

MMA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and MMA staff. All participants are expected to abide by the Meeting Policies and Virtual Programs Code of Conduct which apply to all MMA meeting-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than MMA but held in conjunction with MMA events, in public or private facilities and/or public or private platforms. Please see the full MMA Event Policies for details including cancelation, recording consent, behavior expectations and more.

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Ashley Wakefield
Director of Membership, Marketing & Events
Call 517-487-8523
E-mail wakefield@mimfg.org

Elizabeth Maciejewski
Membership & Events Coordinator
Call 517-487-8542
E-mail maciejewski@mimfg.org