Featuring: Disaster Preparedness – Are you Ready? and What Buy America means for You? 8:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M., Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Hernando County Admin Building (Formerly Tracers) 15470 Flight Path Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604 David DeCarlo, Hernando County Emergency Management Director will share Hernando County Plans to prepare for hurricane season…
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The Top 5 Manufacturing Trends In 2023
Global manufacturing and industry are still reeling from the disruption of recent years, with supply chain and workforce disruption still key issues. At the same time, the world is heading into a period of unprecedented economic uncertainty. On the face of it, this seems to suggest slowing growth and declining profits are on the cards….
What’s the BIG DEAL?
Florida Manufacturing! Here are some of the numbers that let us know why manufacturing is such a big deal in Florida.
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.
NCMA Announces 2023 Legislative Priorities
The Nature Coast Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy Council, has released its legislative priorities for the 2023 Session. The priorities elevate the most important issues to manufacturing stakeholders in our region and across Florida. For more information/greater detail on this year’s priorities, click over to our NCMA Legislative…
NCMA Clay Shoot Set for March 25th
Bring your team & JOIN THE FUN! The Nature Coast Manufacturers’ Association is hosting a Clay Shoot on March 25, 2023 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O’Lakes. SHOOT begins at 8:00 AM. We are currently seeking SHOOTERS and Sponsors. Find out more & REGISTER NOW!! CLICK HERE for all the details!
Inflation Reduction Act – Good for US Manufacturing?
THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT – The US Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act on August 7, 2022, The Act has been claimed to be designed to reduce living costs for American families while fighting inflation and reducing the deficit. It will expand affordable healthcare coverage, cap the price of insulin, and lower energy costs. The Act…
2023 Manufacturing Industry Outlook – Poised for GROWTH
Despite anticipated challenges like supply headwinds, labor shortages, and an uncertain economic environment, the Deloitte believes that manufacturing is poised for growth in 2023! According to the annual Manufacturing Outlook produced by Deloitte, “The acceleration gained in 2022 is expected to continue into 2023, though headwinds of supply challenges, labor shortages, and an uncertain economic…
LICENSE REQUIRED – Semiconductor Chips, Technology, and Circuits
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced a series of new export regulations aimed at curtailing China’s access to certain advanced semiconductor chips and technology, integrated circuits, and advanced computing technology. Exporters in virtually any industry that export to China may be affected, thus reinforcing the importance of know-your-customer diligence for transactions with China. According…
PHSC Bobcat Robotics Rumble Rama VRC Spin Up Tournament
PLEASE HELP! Be part of getting young people involved and interested in manufacturing. Pasco Hernando State College is looking for volunteers & sponsors to help with the Bobcat Robotics Rumble Rama VRC Spin Up Tournament on February 25, 2023. The robotic competition is for high school students only, and open for any high school students…
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…
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…