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MiMfg Magazine July 2017
Don’t Miss:
MFG Talent Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MFG Excellence Awards . . . . . . . . . 7
Interview with Governor
Rick Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Policy Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Grass Roots Dos & Don’ts . . . . . . . 20
Manufacturing News . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Great resources are available on-the-go when you access MMA’s
new, mobile-friendly website. The sleek new look makes finding
expert content, legislative updates and professional education
opportunities easier than ever. It’s the same link with a completely
new look — go to www.mimfg.org today!
Become the best advocate you can be during MMA
Lobby Day. This 9/12/17 event brings an exclusive
group of industry leaders to Lansing for an in-depth
lesson on lobbying and access to local leaders like
House Speaker Leonard, Senate Majority Leader
Meekhof and more. Seating is limited; register today!
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Change the image of manufacturing and
celebrate the industry that is Michigan’s heart.
Nominate an individual or company who
deserves recognition. In addition to the John
G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year award,
new award categories have been created including:
emerging leader, innovation excellence,
community impact, talent champion and
lifetime achievement — see page 7 for
more information.
Elyse Kopietz
Director of Communications,
Marketing & Events
[email protected] Larry Janicki
Service Corporation
President
[email protected]
Develop a successful talent
strategy with expert advice on
culture, recruitment and retention
at the MFG Talent Summit. Early
bird registration ends 8/11/17. Save on office supplies for your
office, home or school. Partici-
pants in the MMA Office Supply
Partner Program save 10 percent
online and in stores at Office Max
and Office Depot.
Chuck Hadden
MMA President & CEO
Mike Johnston
Vice President of
Government Affairs
[email protected] Delaney McKinley
Senior Director of Government
Afairs and Membership
[email protected]
Your voice matters in Michigan’s
political process. Join your fellow
manufacturers in removing
government barriers through
MMA’s Policy Committees — call
517-487-8552 to learn more. MMA’s new website is up —
is your membership directory
listing up-to-date? Contact
Elizabeth Maciejewski at
[email protected] or
517-487-8542, to update today.
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