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MiMfg Magazine 16 September 2018 Robotics are a critical part of manufacturing’s talent future and the Star Cutter team regularly volunteers its skilled workers to judge the next generation in robotics competitions across Michigan! “Take time to talk with your team — from the office to the shop floor — and find out what they support and what matters to them and their families, personally,” encouraged Daryl Adams, president & CEO of Spartan Motors in Charlotte. “If you support the community your team lives in and the initiatives they feel passionate about, you’re making an investment in your most important asset — your people.” Nielsen, Doing well by doing good: Increasingly, consumers care about corporate social responsibility, but does concern convert to consumption?, June 2014. i ii https://www.mfgday.com/resources/manufacturing-day-infographic iii Deloitte, The 2017 Deloitte millennial survey: Apprehensive millennials: Seeking stability and opportunities in an uncertain world, 2017. iv v http://www.conecomm.com/insights-blog/csr-and-millennials http://doublethedonation.com/tips/why-corporate-social- responsibility-is-important/ Reliable, Effi cient & Dependable Sorting Whether you have a global footprint or are just looking to build brand recognition, developing a corporate social responsibility strategy can be a worthwhile tool for success. Your community is more than just where you work; it’s a focal point of your brand’s reputation, a source of next generation talent and a way to strengthen your connection with existing employees. When you build on that relationship, your company’s potential may be limitless. It just has to start with you. “There are multiple reasons community engagement should be important to manufacturers, including the fact that it is simply the right thing to do,” said Aultman. “Giving back and serving your community is an essential part of owning a company — we all have expectations to meet; a social responsibility.” For more information on local programs and ways to boost your CSR strategy, contact MMA’s communications team at 517-487-8533. 6 Brett Gerrish is MMA’s communications coordinator. He may be reached at [email protected] or 517-487-8533. Alormar Industries is a woman owned business with expertise in sorting and inspecting, kitting and assembling, rework and packaging. Alormar Industries (248) 252-1670 4282 13th Street [email protected] Wyandotte, MI 48192 www.alormarindustries.com