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MiMfg Magazine
&
January 2020
First
Foremost
Don’t Miss:
Interview with
State Representative
Tristan Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Premium Associate
Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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MFG Operations Conference . . . 20
Industry Member
Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Manufacturing News . . . . . . . . . . 24
Welcome to the next decade of Michigan
manufacturing! What does it mean for your
future? What technology trends are coming? How will
your talent strategy be impacted? Check out page 12 for
leading best practices from your fellow manufacturers.
The MMA Member Referral Program is your chance to bring in fellow
manufacturers to support Michigan’s leading voice for the industry and
get rewarded for it. Learn how each referral could lead to significant
savings on your own future MMA investment at mimfg.org .
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President
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The MFG Operations Conference on 3/12/20 in East Lansing
is manufacturing’s best way to connect CEOs, COOs, CFOs
and managers with knowledgeable professionals in the areas
of finance, leadership, talent management, technology and
more. See page 20 for details and register at mimfg.org .
Mike Johnston
Vice President of
Government Affairs
[email protected] Delaney McKinley
Senior Director of Government
Affairs and Membership
[email protected]
Representative Triston Cole helps
to keep Michigan competitive
through his support of “No Stricter
than Federal” legislation and his
role as House Majority Floor
Leader. Turn to page 6 for more on
his vision for Michigan’s future. MiMfg Magazine advertising and
MMA event sponsorship can get
you noticed by Michigan’s leading
manufacturers. Contact Sarah,
at [email protected] or 517-487-
8521, to discuss putting your
marketing dollars to work.
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