This is the last week to register for MFG Legislative Day.

Don’t miss this opportunity most businesses can only wish for — a direct conversation with your elected officials and the chance to be your brand’s #1 advocate.

New Location and an Agenda Packed with Heavy Hitters

Yes, we are meeting legislators in person!

We’re two weeks out from MFG Legislative Day — register now to be in the room as MMA and your industry peers work together to advocate on behalf of your business and all of manufacturing.

$75,000 donation goal will be matched by Michigan Works! to provide laptops to underemployed and unemployed individuals to assist with virtual learning

Donations being sought through today

TROY, Mich.—August 26, 2020—The Automation Alley Fund, a nonprofit charitable endeavor of Automation Alley that was created to financially support economic development programs throughout the state that align with the organization’s focus as Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center, is partnering with Michigan Works! agencies across Southeast Michigan to solicit corporate monetary donations and deliver much-needed laptops to unemployed and underemployed individuals enrolled in education programs who do not have access to a computer for online virtual learning. Announcement of the program, Laptops for Learning, was made by Automation Alley Fund President Jake Sigal.

Operational issues running you ragged?

This is your last chance to register for the Virtual MFG Operations Conference later today on Wednesday, August 26. Don’t miss out on strategies, best practices and tools to take on any operational crisis from A to Z. Register today.

MBN is excited to announce a new show to the network, Build Smart. Lead Strong. The show highlights the innovative work being done by Michigan manufacturers. In this interview, Chris Holman welcomes to the network, show host and Executive Director of Manufacturing Growth Alliance, Jennifer M. Deamud. Jenn shares her passion for small business and career highlights with over twenty years’ experience leading teams, establishing strategic direction and achieving operational excellence. Now as Executive Director of Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA), Jenn is excited to share the mission of MGA and some of the topics the new show will be covering when it comes to small manufacturers. Build Smart, Lead Strong is set to start airing mid September 2020

As the director of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Jeff Donofrio is responsible for overseeing the state’s workforce, community and economic development programs to help expand manufacturing’s growth and Michigan’s competitiveness.

Your elected officials can’t do what’s right for your business if they don’t know you or the challenges you face.

Just days remain to submit nominations for the 2020 MFG Excellence Awards. Share your stories of leadership, innovation and more — go to mimfg.org and submit your nomination by Friday!

Self-nominations are encouraged for all categories. Nominations close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 8/21/20. Check out the award categories below and plan to join us this fall for the 2020 MFG Excellence Awards.