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4 MiMfg Magazine & February 2020 First Foremost Don’t Miss: Interview with Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Premium Associate Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 MFG Operations Conference . . . 17 Industry Member Spotlight . . . . . . 18 Manufacturing News . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ozone Nonattainment Event . . . . 22 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cyber crime has become one of the single largest threats to your business. Sign up for an upcoming one-hour webinar to learn how cyber security has evolved and what you need to do to keep up. Go to mimfg.org to learn more. 3 Larry Janicki Service Corporation President [email protected] MMA has added Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty car rental programs to our existing Avis and Budget line-up — giving members greater choice and more cost savings for travel in 2020. Start saving online at mimfg.org . Greetings! It is with both honor and humility that I write you as the new President and CEO of the MMA! I look forward to working with the membership, our Board of Directors and our staff as we build upon MMA’s proud history. As a member-focused organization, please feel free to contact me at 517-487- 8541 or [email protected]. John J. Walsh President & CEO [email protected] 2 Whether you are looking to overcome a specific challenge or just want to avoid future pitfalls, attending the MFG Operations Conference can guide your business to success in every area from leadership and finance to technology and talent. Register at mimfg.org to attend this 3/12/20 event. Mike Johnston Vice President of Government Affairs [email protected] Delaney McKinley Senior Director of Government Affairs and Membership [email protected] State agencies often have broad authority to impose new regulations and their power impacts your ability to compete. Turn to page 12 for more on how administrative rules can affect your company and how you can make your voice heard. Making valuable connections is at the core of MMA membership. Make sure your company gets noticed by updating your MMA Membership Directory listing (including logo and website address) at mimfg.org . Like, Share and Follow: mimfg.org @ MIManufacturers @mimfg