MiMfg Magazine September 2018 | Page 4

4 MiMfg Magazine & September 2018 First Foremost Don’t Miss: Interview with Koeze Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Premium Associate Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 MFG Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MFG Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Industry Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Manufacturing News . . . . . . . . . . 24 MMA’s new partnership with MTMIC provides manufacturers with the competitive rates and proactive loss claims services they want. Go to mimfg.org to discover why the MFG Works Partners program is the best coverage option to meet your workers’ compensation needs. The Going Pro Talent Program (formerly STTF) has nearly $30 million available for talent-related training for employers across Michigan. Turn to page 9 to learn more. 3 Chuck Hadden President & CEO [email protected] 2 National MFG Day is a great way to spread awareness of manufacturing careers throughout your community. Open your doors on 10/5/18 and remember to register your event at mfgday.com. Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Elyse Kopietz Director of Communications, Marketing & Events [email protected] Larry Janicki Service Corporation President [email protected] Seats are already going fast for the MFG Excellence Awards! Register online for this annual celebration honoring manufacturers’ impact on local communities and their industry. Save yourself the time and headache of traditional bill paying with electronic payment options through MetLife and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Call me to learn more. Mike Johnston Vice President of Government Affairs [email protected] Delaney McKinley Senior Director of Government Affairs and Membership [email protected] Elections have consequences. Register for an upcoming MMA Ballots & Brews regional meeting to learn the issues impacting your business. Connect your brand with MMA members through video, webinars, e-learning and other educational resources on mimfg.org . Contact Brett, at 517-487- 8533, to get started. Like, Share and Follow: mimfg.org @ MIManufacturers @mimfg