Category: News & Events

Manufacturing Networking Event

Manufacturing Networking Event The Manufacturing Networking Event was a resounding success, bringing together manufacturing executives and representatives from Pasco-Hernando State College and the Hernando County Schook District in a highly engaging and productive speed networking session. Attendees expressed enthusiasm for the collaborative atmosphere, where meaningful connections were formed, and valuable insights were exchanged. The format…

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Bowling Tournament 2024

Imagine a lively bowling tournament hosted by the local Manufacturers Association, where the lanes are buzzing with excitement and friendly competition. At the event, sponsors had a great time with their employee teams, they lit up the afternoon with bright neon lights, music pumping through the speakers, and participants of all ages having a blast….

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What’s Ahead for Manufacturing in 2024?

Getting a solid forecast of the year’s key issues in manufacturing can help your business prepare for anything. A panel of experts recently shared their 2024 outlook in the webinar “What’s Ahead for Manufacturing in 2024?” hosted by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the NAM’s digital transformation arm. They offered insights on the 2024 manufacturing economy,…

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Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed

Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed   Companies need millions of workers in production and tech roles, a Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study says. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up. Manufacturing is shooting past its pre-pandemic norms. The industry, aided by both massive private and public investments, has…

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General Meeting at the Nature Coast Technical H.S. 8-24-2023

Hernando Schools offers Career and Technical Education programs in elementary, middle school, and high school through postsecondary at Simpson Technical College. You can find out more information about secondary College and Career programs at https://www.hernandoschools.org/departments/college-career/index. If you would like more information about Sumspon Technical Collge, you can find that at hernandoschools.org/schools/stc

Congratulations to our Hernando County businesses

Congratulations to our Hernando County businesses for being selected as a Finalists for GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards!  Honorees will be announced later this year.  GrowFL is proud to announce the finalists for the 13th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Awards, a prestigious recognition program celebrating high-performing second-stage companies that demonstrate innovative business strategies and excellent…

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The Top 8 Manufacturing Trends for 2023

The NAM recently released its Top 8 Manufacturing Trends for 2023—a guide to the opportunities ahead and the resources that the NAM can offer. Here is what to look out for this year and beyond.   Advanced and emerging technology: Manufacturers are investing in a multitude of new technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, machine learning and more….

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4 Trends for Manufacturing and AI in 2023

The past three years have seen unprecedented shocks to the global economy at all scales. Manufacturers across the world have already devoted considerable amounts of time and resources to anticipating and proactively responding to the pressures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. And just this past year, with the war in Ukraine once more sowing…

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NCMA talks to Florida Legislators

Recently Executive Director Duane Chichester and Past-President, Chip Howison of the Nature Coast Manufacturers’ Association headed to Tallahassee to talk with our Florida representatives. Margie Burnham, Pasco Hernando State College, Ernie Friend, FLATE, and Marcelo Dossantos, Florida Makes, joined them. Representative visits included the following: Here are some photos from the visit.