MiMfg August 2020 | Page 4

4 MiMfg Magazine August 2020 Don’t Miss: Interview with Senator McMorrow ........... 6 First & Foremost MFG Legislative Day ......... 7 Premium Associate Member Spotlight ............. 8 MFG Operations Conference ... 19 Legislative & Regulatory Issue Updates. .............. 20 Industry Member Spotlight ..... 22 Manufacturing News. ......... 24 MFG Excellence Awards ...... 26 Upcoming Events ............ 27 1 The nomination deadline for the 2020 MFG Excellence Awards is approaching fast. Share your stories of leadership, innovation and more at to mimfg.org by Friday, 8/21/20! Self-nominations are encouraged for all categories. Are you tired of fighting against the same operational issue? Does your operational strategy need to be reimagined? Join us for the Virtual MFG Operations Conference on Wednesday, 8/26/20, for proven strategies and can’t-miss connections. Attend this first-ofits-kind MMA virtual experience and position your team for long-term success. Learn more and register at mimfg.org. 3 As an industry advocate, you know how any of the hundreds of bills introduced each year could impact your ability to acquire raw materials, build and sell products, hire talent and reinvest in local communities. Join us for MFG Legislative Day on Tuesday, 9/15/20, to nurture your relationships with lawmakers and to help increase the visibility of manufacturing at the State Capitol. Learn more and register at mimfg.org. John J. Walsh President & CEO [email protected] 2 Larry Janicki Service Corporation President [email protected] High energy costs can deter even the best manufacturers from reaching their potential. Let the propane professionals at Ferrellgas help craft the right fuel plan for your company. Learn more at mimfg.org. Mike Johnston Vice President of Government Affairs [email protected] Your MMA Government Affairs team is working through the summer to fight for your company on legislative, regulatory and legal issues. Turn to page 20 for updates and how your business can get involved. Delaney McKinley Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Events [email protected] Share MMA’s resources with your manufacturing colleagues as we continue to help you stay in compliance and weather the COVID-19 crisis. Go to mimfg.org for safety and production tools, financial relief links and more. Like, Share and Follow: mimfg.org @ MIManufacturers @mimfg