10 MiMfg Magazine February 2017
Is This Your First MFG Day ? Let Us Help You Make it Great !
Are you new to National MFG Day ? More than 2,800 events were held last year and one of every 13 took place in Michigan . From open houses to block parties to job fairs , MFG Day allows students , parents , teachers , counselors and local leaders to see manufacturing careers in a new light .
Every MFG Day event is different but they all make an impact . What impact will yours have on your local community ? Here are five common types of events you can consider participating in on 10 / 6 / 17 :
1Plant tours — Open your doors and invite your community in . This is the most straight-forward event for MFG Day . Share your products and your passion with the next generation . Tips to make it great are available at MMA : > Events > National Manufacturing Day .
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Multi-company events or local expos — Want to focus on the industry more than your specific business ? Partner with other businesses to host a tour day ! You can rent a tour bus , set up stops along the way , provide some snacks and make it a memorable day of manufacturing for your town .
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Job fairs — Invite tomorrow ’ s talent to visit you today ! Work with local employment associations like Michigan Works ! to host opportunities to build employeremployee connections and turn MFG Day into a hiring event . Helpful strategies are available at MMA : > Events > National Manufacturing Day .
4Educational fairs — Go to where the kids are and work with local high schools , community colleges and universities to host an event where students can learn more about your business without any pressure .
Highlights from MFG Day 2016
Dakkota Integrated Systems Lansing • www . dakkotasystems . com
Celebrations of the manufacturing community — Reach out to your existing partners in the community and make a day of manufacturing fun ! Service providers , local associations and economic development groups can all lend a hand to make this year ’ s MFG Day one to remember .
Remember to register your event at www . mfgday . com or contact Brett Gerrish , at 517-487-8533 , to help get the word out across Michigan . Join the thousands of other manufacturers across North America and plan to make MFG Day 2017 the best one yet ! 6
ADAC Automotive Grand Rapids • www . adacautomotive . com
Haworth , Inc . Holland • www . haworth . com
ADAC Automotive
Grand Rapids • www . adacautomotive . com
Franchino Mold & Engineering Co .
Lansing • www . franchino . com
Lomar Machine & Tool Co .
Horton • www . lomar . com
Lomar Machine & Tool Co . Horton • www . lomar . com
Eckhart Lansing • www . eckhartusa . com