January / February 2023 MiMfg Magazine 17
Make Your Voice Heard
MMA ’ s impact is shared and shaped by our members . Help maximize your impact ; learn more at mimfg . org .
Be an Industry Advocate
Go behind the scenes at the Capitol , shadow MMA ’ s Government Affairs team and learn how to be an industry advocate during the annual MFG Legislative Day on 9 / 12 / 23 .
Stay Informed
Legislation that affects your company can be introduced one week and impact your bottom line the next . Log into your account at mimfg . org to subscribe to the MFG Voice e-newsletter by updating “ My Subscriptions .”
Support Pro-Manufacturing Education and Candidates
Support pro-manufacturing policy by investing in MMA ’ s education funds and support pro-manufacturing candidates through the MMA-PAC .
MMA Policy Development
MMA members make up and drive the direction of our Policy Committees by reviewing the issues and developments that impact Michigan ’ s manufacturing sector . Through conversations with agency leaders , elected officials , and each other , the committees help develop the MMA ’ s policy direction , including the Legislative Agenda , and influence Michigan ’ s continued role as a global hub for manufacturing .
MMA members may serve on as many Policy Committees as needed to ensure their voice is heard at the Capitol . Key manufacturing policy areas include :
• Air
• Employment & Workforce
• Energy
• Environmental
• Food & Beverage
• Health Care
• Mining & Natural Resource Industries
• Tax
The MMA Government Affairs Committee and Lawyers Committee round out MMA ’ s policy and advocacy efforts .
Learn more at mimfg . org or contact MMA ’ s Eleanor Surtman at surtman @ mimfg . org or 517-487-8552 .
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