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
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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.
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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]
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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.
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