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…

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…

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…