4 MiMfg Magazine May 2021
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Manufacturing News .......... 6
First & Foremost
MFG Game Changers ........ 7
Solutions for Success ......... 8
Premium Associate Member Spotlight ........... 10
Industry Member Spotlight .................. 12
Legislative Updates ......... 24
Upcoming Webinars & Events .................. 26
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Running a family-owned business is tricky — and John J . Walsh transitioning from one generation to the next has the President & CEO walsh @ mimfg . org potential to be even worse . Check out our cover story , beginning on page 14 , for insights from manufacturers who ’ ve been there , done that and still talk to each other at family dinners , as well as advice from succession-planning professionals .
Nominations will open next month for the 2021 MFG Excellence Awards . Celebrate industry excellence by nominating a deserving individual , outstanding company or noteworthy product between June 14 and August 20 . See the Awards pamphlet included with your magazine for details and nominate online at mimfg . org .
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MMA ’ s digital resources continue to grow with articles and webinars added regularly to keep you informed and to highlight the people , processes and technology leading the industry forward . Check out the MMA Blog and the Online Learning Center at mimfg . org .
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Larry Janicki Service Corporation President janicki @ mimfg . org
MMA offers “ solutions for success ” to save members time , money and peace of mind . Check out page 8 to hear from fellow manufacturers about their success with the MFG Works Partners program .
Mike Johnston Vice President of Government Affairs johnston @ mimfg . org
MMA is fighting legislation moved hastily through the Michigan House that would increase employer health care costs by $ 57 million annually . Learn more on page 24 and contact your State Senator today to urge their opposition .
Delaney McKinley Vice President of Membership , Marketing & Events mckinley @ mimfg . org
Last year ’ s “ Coolest Thing Made in Michigan ” People ’ s Choice Award contest experienced record-breaking votes and media coverage — and we ’ re aiming for even more in 2021 . Learn more in the MFG Excellence Awards pamphlet or at mimfg . org .
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