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Manufacturing Institute, NAM and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Seek Creators on Manufacturing Day

LANSING, Mich.—To showcase diverse career opportunities available in the manufacturing industry, The Manufacturing Institute, the education and workforce partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) are joining forces to engage, inspire and encourage youth to become the next generation of manufacturers through Manufacturing Day .“

MMA is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 2018 MFG Excellence Awards, honoring the inspiring efforts of manufacturers across Michigan in areas of leadership, community engagement, innovation and talent development.

Meet the winners below and plan to attend when we present the 2018 MFG Excellence Awards on Thursday, November 8, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing.

Chris Holman reviews MFGDay 2018 with Mike Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs of MMA, the Michigan Manufacturers Association.

Chris Holman talks with Kelly Victor-Burke, CEO, Majority Owner of Burke Architectural Millwork, Livonia. Kelly talks about how Burke Architectural Millwork got started and a how the business offers a creative career for the younger generation.

Burke Architectural Millwork was also recently spotlighted by MMA, the Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA has their MiMfg Magazine and their story on the company. 

Jeffrey Mosher talks with Brett Gerish, Communications Coordinator, MMA (Michigan Manufacturers Association), Lansing, MI.

Brett discusses how Michigan Manufacturing output more than $92.55 billion in total goods in 2015, yet many residents can’t locate their community’s top manufacturers on a map or tell you what they do. They don’t know you or your story. National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is your chance to help change that.

Chris Holman continued his conversation with Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA's) President and CEO Chuck Hadden, Lansing, MI.

They review how MMA is working to help recognize manufacturers for the tremendous work they do and the way they are inspiring the next generation of industry leaders to do more and go further.

Chris Holman spends some time with Chuck Hadden Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA's) of Lansing, MI's President and CEO. 

Tuesday, September 12 is MMA’s third annual Legislative Day, an exciting all-day focus on the importance of advocacy and providing manufacturers the chance to use their voice about issues facing their business.

Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA's) Mike Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI,

Tuesday, September 12 is MMA’s third annual Legislative Day, an exciting all-day focus on the importance of advocacy and providing manufacturers the chance to use their voice about issues facing their business.

Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA's) Elyse Kopietz, Director of Communications, Marketing & Events, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI.

MMA is working to help recognize manufacturers for the tremendous work they do and the way they are inspiring the next generation of industry leaders to do more and go further.