Nature Coast Manufacturers’ Association members are INVITED to attend the AmSkills’ VIP Open House during their Bootcamp on February 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Call AmSkills at 727.301.1282 to RSVP by February 11, 2022.
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The Results are In . . .
NCMA Workplace Survey Results are HERE
Don’t Save That Password!
There’s a NEW MALWARE in town that is stealing passwords through your web browser and then selling them on the DARK WEB for just $200. This new bad actor is called RedLine. It is an information-stealing malware that targets explicitly popular web browsers, including Opera, Microsoft’s Edge browser, and Chrome. Unfortunately, many…
Employees with This 1 Quality Are High Performers. Here’s Why | Inc.com
Steve Jobs once said, ‘You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.’ According to INC.com, when you think of “the most desirable qualities an employee can have, your mind might first…
FREE Webinar: Manufacturing in the New Next – The Impact of These Current Turbulent Times
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET Duration: 30 Minutes Event Type: Live Webinar Cost: Free Oracle has partnered with Industry Week to research the state and outlook for manufacturing, focusing on digital, smart, and sustainable manufacturing. They have created a 3-part webinar series where they will be sharing insights from their recent research. The first webinar, Manufacturing in the New Next:…
Additive Manufacturing & 3-D Printing Use Doubles
Recently Essentium, Inc, a leading innovator in industrial additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, released findings from their annual study that “reveals that the use of large-scale AM has more than doubled in the past year for 86 percent (86%) of manufacturing companies.” The study is based on a series of findings from independent global research. According to the…
The World’s New Whitest White Paint . . . can save you money
Perdue University has “developed the whitest paint in the world” that has the ability to cut energy costs not just for manufacturers but the entire world. Earlier this year, the ultra-white paint created by Purdue was named “the whitest white paint by the Guinness Book of World Records.” The paint is 98.1% reflective, while others on…
Dennis H. Wilfong, An American Success Story
The Nature Coast Manufacturers’ Association is honoring the memory of our friend and Membership Chairman, Dennis Wilfong. As Chairman, Dennis worked hand-in-hand with Board Chairman Chip Howison, the Board of Directors, and Executive Director Duane Chichester to build, grow, and develop the Association’s membership. Dennis, a successful manufacturer/businessman, was an advocate and champion for the…
U.S. Manufacturers Affected by Recent Surge in Reshoring?
“We’re getting to an Amazon-driven, consumer-driven world,” says Mahesh Rajasekharan, president and CEO of global ecosystem integration software solutions company Cleo. “Even though they’re B2B manufacturing buyers, they have a B2C mindset right now.”1 This comment was recently offered by Rajasekharan in a recent conversation with Cathy Ma, vice president of platform growth and engagement at…
NCMA General Meeting – October 2021
Join us for ourGENERAL MEETING 8:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 19, 2021Tracers 15470 Flight Path Dr,Brooksville, FL 34604 Details about speakers and program COMING SOON. Enjoy: Free Continental Breakfast Door Prizes Networking with other manufacturers Learn about other resources to help your business Please register today as seating is limited: For any questions, please email Duane…
Manufacturing Day 2021
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.
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…