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MiMfg Magazine
December 2017
Don’t Miss:
Interview with State
Superintendent Brian Whiston . . . . 8
Food Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MFG Law Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manufacturing News . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MFG Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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The 2017 MFG Excellence Awards was a huge success — thanks
to all who attended! Check out the playlist of award recipient
videos on YouTube and our Facebook photo album.
Your Association is proud to be the voice for all Michigan
manufacturers — including those in the food industry. See
page 10 for more on MMA’s Food Manufacturers Commit-
tee and an upcoming meeting you can attend.
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The Governor’s Education & Talent Summit brings
attention to manufacturing’s career awareness gap
and aids employers in connecting with educators
on real solutions. Register with code
“MMA2018” before 12/31/17 to receive
a discounted rate of $125.
Chuck Hadden
MMA President & CEO
Elyse Kopietz
Director of Communications,
Marketing & Events
[email protected] Larry Janicki
Service Corporation
President
[email protected]
You’re invited to the award-
winning MFG Forum on 5/9/18 in
Novi. Learn how Industry 4.0 is
changing how manufacturers
compete in a global economy. Minimum wage is increasing
to $9.25 on 1/1/18. Stay in
compliance all year long with
an annual Compliance Protection
Plan subscription through the
LaborLawCenter.
Mike Johnston
Vice President of
Government Affairs
[email protected] Delaney McKinley
Senior Director of Government
Affairs and Membership
[email protected]
MMA works closely with TED
to offer employer-driven solutions
to Michigan businesses. Learn
more about the Department’s
programs on page 21. Verify your membership information
and start the new year off right.
See MyMMA or contact MMA’s
Elizabeth Maciejewski, at
[email protected] or
517-487-8542, for assistance.
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