MiMfg Magazine May 2017 | Page 27

Upcoming Events Tue Lansing 12 September Lobby Day Learn what it takes to advocate for Michigan’s largest and most competitive industry. Go behind the scenes and learn how you can better advocate for your business issues: > Events Tue Lansing 12 September Legislative Reception Your opportunity to meet one-on-one with your legislators and government officials as we honor the legislative leaders who help keep our industry strong with MMA’s highest public policy honor: > Events Thu Dearborn 12 October MFG Talent Summit Manufacturers large and small learn from the successes and challenges of manufacturing leaders and how to adapt these strategies for your own company’s success in developing a world-class culture, retention and recruitment plan: > Events Thu Lansing 9 November MFG Excellence Awards This new program recognizes excellence in manufacturing by honoring those who make a positive impact in their community and in their industry. In addition to celebrating our manufacturing community, attendees will hear exceptional stories of world-class leaders and learn practices they can apply in their own business: > Events Register for an upcoming event: [email protected] • 517-487-8521 I Thursday, October 12, 2017 • Dearborn About the 2017 MFG Talent Summit Attendee Takeaways 1 1 With focus on best practices to grow the manufacturing workforce, companies of all sizes can learn from successes and challenges of Michigan leaders to adapt strategies 1 1 The majority of attendees said information obtained at the MFG Talent Summit enabled them to confidently for your company’s success in developing world-class culture, retention and recruitment strategies . MMA Members Say 1 1 “I really enjoyed this program. Hearing new ways to engage all employees (and all shifts) as well as practicing what you preach hit home to me.” — Jill Bentschneider, Alro Steel 1 1 “The MMA team is ridiculously awesome. Enough said. The variety of speakers was encouraging and informative.” — Anonymous (no, really, someone said this besides us!) 1 1 “While the speakers were all engaging, a couple of them stood out. The side conversations were just as, if not more, important — where the speakers provided specifics about what they were doing regarding attraction methods, and the detailed approach that folks take to ensure that they go the extra mile to provide a great place to work to retain their people. Definitely provided things to take away and implement for our business.” — Greg Bylsma, Herman Miller Register Today 1 1 MMA Members $150 Future Members $250 1 1 Online: www.mimfg.org Phone: 517-487-8521 use new skills on the job 1 1 81% of attendees reported they were VERY likely to utilize information they learned at the Summit 1 1 Members say it is extremely easy to make new valuable connections during the MFG Talent Summit 1 1 Information obtained at the Summit will help you adapt best practices for culture development to be an employer of choice and lower turnover Early Registration Save $25/person when you register by August 11