Florida Manufacturing! Here are some of the numbers that let us know why manufacturing is such a big deal in Florida.
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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.
8 Drivers of the Job Quality
Recently the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in conjunction with the US Department of Commerce, published a “Job Quality Toolkit” to assist employers in improving the quality of the jobs that they offer. The Toolkit identifies the key drivers of job quality and and provides various strategies and actions that can be taken…
Leadership Development for Manufacturers
A highly interactive, three-part leadership series for acceleration personal, business, and team potential.
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…
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 Automation
Manufacturing companies, small and large, across the country have realized that the chronic workforce shortage is not going away, ever. So what are these companies doing to attract the next generation of manufacturing employees, improve operational efficiencies and Increase competitiveness? Automation! The automation companies in the State of Florida that we work with are all…
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…
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…
Barrette Outdoor Living Acquired for $1.9 Billion
CRH plc, the global leader in building materials solutions, announced an agreement to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. (“Barrette”) from TorQuest Partners and Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion. The leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, Barrette Outdoor Living is proud to be an…
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NCMA General Meeting – June 9, 2022
“Useful Workforce and Training Solutions” Join Us At: Tracers BuildingThursday, June 9, 2022, at 8:00 AM15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604 You will learn about new ways to solve workforce challenges and improve the lives of some of your employees. You will hear about United Way’s “Workforce Stability Initiative,” providing resources, to employees of…
CONGRATS to Ed Fry
– the 2022 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year! H. Edward Fry II, Instructor of Engineering & Manufacturing at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville, will receive the Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year Award from Florida Advanced Technical Education Center (FLATE) later this summer. The FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the year…
NCMA General Meeting – May 19, 2022
Focusing on “Workforce Challenges and Solutions” Join Us At: Tracers’ BuildingThursday, May 19, 2022, at 8:00 AM15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604 You will learn about a couple of unique and rewarding ways to solve workforce challenges, outsource some workforce tasks and find talent in new ways. You will hear about how the…