According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), many states in the nation fuel Americans’ seasonal pumpkin obsession; however, six (6) states are responsible for nearly half of all pumpkin production. The six include: Illinois, California, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia. The last few years, Illinois has been leading the pack. Cumulatively, Illinois and the…
Author: Jennene Norman-Vacha
SEE YOURSELF IN CYBER — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise…
NCMA General Meeting – October 27, 2022
Featuring:“A New Workforce Solution” and“Lean Manufacturing” 8:00 A.M., Thursday, October 27, 2022 Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604 Featuring “Veryable’s” – James Hartman. He will share information on the newest and fast-growing workforce solution for local manufacturers in the Tampa Bay Region. Imagine being able to flex your…
Quiet Quitting – Not New & Not a Top Concern
Quiet Quitting is a phrase that describes doing the bare minimum at work. Quiet quitting started making headlines in August after Zaid Khan, a 24-year-old engineer, posted a TikTok video. The video said that quiet quitting was “not about ghosting work or deliberately performing poorly enough to be fired” but “leaving the office after eight…
Scottish Manufacturer of Fiber to Build First US Facility in North Carolina
The Emtelle Group, a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, plans to establish its first U.S. operations in Fletcher, North Carolina. The Emtelle Group, based in Hawick, Scotland, is a leading maker of pre-connectorized blown fiber, cabling, and ducted solutions. They will operate within a 300,000-square-foot North Carolina facility to improve their position in the U.S. market,…
Manufacturers have a REAL IMPACT
For every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, there is a total impact of $2.68 to the overall economy. Including indirect and induced impacts, for every $1,00 spent in manufacturing, there is a total impact of $2,68 to the overall US economy. This figure represents one of the largest sectoral multipliers in the economy. In the private…
NCMA 2022 Golf Tournament
The Delamere Industries, Inc. Golf Tournament has been set for Wednesday, October 19th, at Hernando Oaks. It will be a great day to connect with other manufacturers outside the workplace. REGISTER YOUR TEAM or BE A SPONSOR! All the details follow. Tournament to benefit Nature Coast Manufacturers’ Association. SPONSORSHIPS LEVELS SOLD Tournament Sponsor • $3,000…
Dog Days of Summer
The “Dog Days” of summer are from July 3 to August 11 each year. They’re usually the hottest and most unbearable days of the season. We often hear about the “Dog Days” of summer, but few know where the expression originated. The phrase was first coined by the Romans, who noticed the hottest days of…
Employer Costs for Employee Compensation
Employer costs for employee compensation for civilian workers averaged $40.90 per hour worked in March 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported June 16, 2022. Wages and salaries cost employers $28.16 and accounted for 68.8 percent of total compensation, while benefits cost $12.74 and accounted for the remaining 31.2 percent. Total compensation costs for…
Over $1.2 Million in Penalties Proposed by OSHA for Workplace Safety Violations
After more than 500 inspections since 2017 by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the state of Ohio’s OSHA programs at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree and over 300 violations, OSHA has proposed penalties of $1,233,364. OSHA has stated that their inspections found problems with exit routes, fire extinguishers,…
NCMA General Meeting – August 18, 2022
Focusing on “Strategy and Tools for Transformational Leadership” & “Gus Bilirakis, U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District” Join Us At: Tracers’ BuildingThursday, August 18, 2022, at 8:00 AM15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604 Join the Fun & Enjoy: Please register today as seating is limited: Featured Speakers Marko Katanic, Founder and CEO, Epic Tony…
National Ice Cream Month
DON’T miss out! Today (July 19th) is National Ice Cream Day – but if you love ice cream as much as me — you’ll be happy to know that the entire month of JULY is ICE CREAM MONTH! you still have time. OK — now that you know – I’m headed out to get some…
Florida MFG 2022 – October 7th
Get ready! The 2022 Manufacturing Day is just around the corner and MadeFlorida.org has issued great information and resources to make it the best Manufacturing Day yet. (RESOURCES HERE) The goal of Manufacturing Day is to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout…
Made in USA
“. . . Victory for American Manufacturers“ Scott Paul, President for Alliance of American Manufacturers The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the final Made in USA Labeling Rule on Thursday, July 1. The Rule dissuades marketers from making unqualified “Made in America” claims for imported products. The FTC said the new rule allows the commission…
NCMA General Meeting – July 28, 2022
Focusing on “A New Workforce Solution” Plus “How to Protect Your Business in a Disaster” Join Us At: Cares Elfers CenterThursday, July 28, 2022, at 8:00 AM4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Join the Fun & Enjoy: Please register today as seating is limited: Featured Speakers James Hartman, General Manager of Central…
NCMA General Meeting – July 14, 2022
Putting the Brakes on the Revolving Door: Why Retention Matters Join Us At: Cares Elfers CenterThursday, July 14, 2022, at 8:00 AM4136 Barker Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34652 Learn how to recruit and retain the best employees to help grow your company. Attracting and retaining the right employees in today’s market is critical for…