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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….
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…
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…
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…
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!
Independent Contractor Rules Most Likely Changing — AGAIN
Independent contractor rules are currently proposed to change – again. Just about two (2) years ago, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) tried to update its classification regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Those rules have made it simpler and more attractive for employers to use independent contractors. The Rules were scheduled to…
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…
Property Insurance Rates Expected to Rise After Ian & Nicole
Brown & Brown, 5th largest insurance broker in the world, recently issued their Quarter 1, 2023, Market Trends, Commercial Insurance and Risk Management. The Market Trends discussed several lines of coverage, including property, casualty, cyber risk, executive liability, multinational, surety, and aviation. We believe that their forecasts on property insurance coverage could have a considerable…
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.
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…
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,…