Manufacturing Day – October 1, 2021 CareerSource – Pasco Hernando and Pasco Hernando State College, in conjunction with Made in Florida and the Manufacturing Institute, are scheduling events for Manufacturing Day on October 1st and then throughout the entire month of October. READ MORE on our Manufacturing Day page.
NCMA General Meeting – August 17, 2021
Join us for ourGENERAL MEETING Featuring ShipStore Demo and4.0 Advanced Manufacturing 8:30 A.M., Tuesday, August 17, 2021Tracers 15470 Flight Path Dr,Brooksville, FL 34604 Don’t miss Chris Napier, a cost reduction, revenue recovery and business automation expert with an extensive background in logistics, sales, and new business development. And the ShipStore Demo to save money for…
The U.S. Commercial Services Announces Upcoming Learning Opportunites
The U.S. Commercial Services, Tampa Bay U.S. Export Center has announced three (3) upcoming webinars that may be of interest to members of the Nature Coast Manufacturers Association. The first webinar on September 8th is free for anyone that wants to join. The webinars that follow in late September and October require a nominal fee…
THIS WEEK-Pasco/Hernando Job-A-Thon
OVER 1,800 Job Openings – Tuesday, August 24th, 8 AM to 8 PM Call the Pasco/Hernando Express Employment Professionals at 727-376-8891 OR to register/connect online, CLICK HERE.
THIS WEEK – 2021 HR Florida Conference
It’s NOT TOO LATE to Register – Last Minute Registrations Are Accepted Join the HR Florida Council for their 43rd annual conference on August 29 – September 1, 2021, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The HR Florida Conference & Expo is presented annually by the HR Florida State Council, a state affiliate…
Worst Shipping Delays in Years Due to Record-Breaking Box Demands & Stranded Containers
Thomasnet.com has reported that a record-breaking box demand and strained containers lead to the worst shipping delays in years. They report that we will “likely still be feeling (the impacts) by the time the holiday season arrives,” The shipping delays will likely impact every sector, “from furniture deliveries to food product shortages.” The report attributes…
Opportunity Growing for Manufacturers
“The stars could be aligning for US manufacturing. There is both public- and private-sector resolve to shore up a sector that has long been an important pillar of the economy. This momentum, combined with technology trends and market opportunities, offers a rare chance to change the existing trajectory—and give the United States a powerful driver…
FREE WEBINAR this Friday on the Changing COVID-19 Policies and Guidelines
Are you and your staff confused about the latest guidelines and policies on COVID? Are you looking for advice for implementing the best policies and procedures in your workplace? SIGN UP now for this free webinar, “Best Workplace Practices for COVID-19 and the Delta Variant: Vaccines, Masks, and Beyond.” The law firm of K&L Gates…
FloridaMakes is Accepting Nominations for the Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award
Nominations for the Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award are OPEN! The Award was created to honor the spirit of volunteer leadership and dedication that characterized Bob Provitola’s service to the manufacturing community throughout his career. Bob was a tireless advocate for the industry throughout his career, leading initiatives focused on improving manufacturing, economic development, and…
Express Employment Professionals Announce a 12-Hour Job-A-Thon
August 24th, 2021, from 8 AM to 8 PM 1,500 Immediate Job Openings! Express Employment Professionals offices across Southwestern Florida have announced their inaugural “Job-A-Thon” event set for August 24th between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The “Job-A-Thon,” scheduled for Tuesday, August 24th, will allow job seekers to call their local Express offices anytime during…
Outstanding & Excellence
Chip Howison of Barrette Outdoor Living Recognized for Outstanding Business Development & the 2021 Duke Energy Partner Award for Sustainability Excellence Hernando Progress recently presented its Outstanding Business Development award to Chip Howison, Vice President of Production, Barrette’s Outdoor Living. The award recognizes a local company for outstanding success and business growth. Shortly after the…
PHSC’s Career and Job Training
“Articulate towards an Associate Degree in just weeks” Workforce Continuing Education courses offer students options for furthering their education with in-demand industry certifications or stackable certificates to articulate towards an Associate Degree in just weeks. Affordable. Fast. Valuable. Virtual. Rapid Credentialing will get you there, quick. Earn industry certifications for in-demand careers in just weeks! Scholarships…
AMSKILLS CEO to Receive Distinguished Manufacturing Organizational Partner Service Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Zoraida Velasco – Tel: 407.430.7714 – email: Zoraida.Velasco@FloridaMakes.com Orlando, Fla. –– President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AmSkills, Inc., Thomas A. Mudano, has been named the first recipient of the FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Organizational Partner Service Award. The Award represents a joint effort between FLATE (Florida…
Innovative Apprenticeship Lab Cuts the Ribbon to Train Electronics Associates
On May 11, 2021, community and industry leaders joined the College of Central Florida, Lockheed Martin, and CareerSource Florida to cut the ribbon and formally open a state-of-the-art apprentice lab in Ocala. The lab is the training center at the College for the new two-year apprenticeship program that will train electronics associates to solder circuit…
Manufacturers are Optimistic about 2021
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the first quarter of 2021 reported that 87.6% of respondents felt either somewhat or very positive about their company outlook. This is the third straight quarter reporting an increase in optimism, suggesting the most robust view by manufacturers since the first quarter of 2019. Respondents…
County Officials Indicate that a Vocational Training Center May Be Coming to the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
An article published on April 15, 2021, by the Suncoast News said that “workforce training for economic development and vocational training for Pasco-Hernando State College” might be coming to the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. The Suncoast News reported that the “Federal Aviation Administration has released a deed of 17.94 acres of the property along Spring…