2021 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit
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The Summit’s Goal
The MakeMore Manufacturing Summit will build a road map towards strengthening and advancing Florida’s economy through innovation and industry diversification by focusing on four key themes: Business Growth, Talent Development, Technology, and Business Climate.
The 2021 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit
This year, the Summit will be virtual, split into four (4) segments hosted every other month through October:
Segments
· Business Growth (June 22-23)
· Talent Development (July 27-28)
· Technology (August 24-25)
· Outlook 2022 (week of October 25)
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For information about becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor, visit Sponsor.FloridaMakeMore.com
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SPONSOR AN EVENT!
If you would like to have your company highlighted at one of our upcoming events, contact Hildie Haviland at Hildie.Haviland@bks-partners.com or visit the event page on the BAMA website.
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Please updated your records with our new mailing address: |
NEW ADDRESS:
Bay Area Manufacturers Association
1936 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Suite 428
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-9262
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BAMA Committee Interest
Get Involved ... Join A Committee
Did you know there are lots of business opportunities when you get involved on a BAMA committee? Look at this list of five benefits you get when when you work toward a common goal with other committee members! Take action, join a committee—the association is always at work for you!
1. Experience – Experience how BAMA works and the effort that goes into making the association successful!
2. Relationships/Networking – Joining a committee helps you build stronger relationships with other Manufacturers and Associates.
3. Brand Building – Build your brand by getting involved, it’s not about who you know anymore—it’s about who knows you!
4. Development – Committee participation leads to uncovering business insights you can utilize in your professional and personal development!
5. Service – Contribute to the growth and future success of the organization.
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Diane E. McKelvey
Vice President / Relationship Manager
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How long have you been a BAMA member? I have been a BAMA member since Since 2018
What do you like most about being a BAMA member? We have amazing manufacturers in our Tampa Bay community. I enjoy engaging with the manufacturers, and learning about their businesses, their impact locally, nationally and abroad.
Tell us about American Momentum Bank. We are a relationship bank. We opened in 2006, founded by a small business owner and have grown to approx. $3Billion in asset size. We have a great team of professionals that understand our markets and listen to our clients’ needs in order to provide the best solutions. We are financially strong with plenty of capital to lend, have a $50MM+ lending limit and have supported our clients businesses during the COVID crisis by funding over $300MM in PPP Loans. We care about our customers and provide solutions that help small businesses, we provide financing for the purchase and refinance of real estate, warehouses, equipment, lines of credit, and more, with the added bonus of being a preferred SBA lender.
How has your involvement with BAMA influenced your career? It has helped expand my understanding of manufacturing and their challenges which helps me be a better lender. Working with local businesses and understanding their needs provides great insight to finding the right solutions.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date? Professionally, earning a MBA degree by attending school fulltime, while raising children and working full time then applying the knowledge in my career helping small businesses. Personally, raising two children. It has been the most challenging and rewarding experience. They pursued careers in healthcare, one a Firefighter/EMT in paramedic school and one completing her BSN this May while working in an ICU.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? Integrity matters. Listen to people. Find solutions.
What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? Relationship building.
What are your hobbies or interests? Golf, museums, hang gliding, fishing, cycling, reading, cooking, exploring my faith and studying the Bible
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Virtual Event
Virtual Event
June 22-23, 8:30-10:30 AM
Virtual Event
July 27-28, 8:30-10:30 AM
Virtual Event
August 24-25, 8:30-10:30 AM
Virtual Event
SAVE THE DATE
30th Annual Kelly Murphy Memorial Golf Fundraiser
November 12, 2021
Clay Shoot Fundraiser for Veteran's Education
February 18, 2022
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Member Only Event
Agenda:
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Madico Introduction
- BAMA Committee Reports
- Virtual Tour of TSE
- Q & A Session with Kristen Powers, TSE Marketing Coordinator
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Join us and support the future of manufacturing!
15% of food sales will be donated to the BAMA STEM and Scholarship fund!
Sponsorships:
Diamond: $2,500
Platinum: $1,500
Gold: $500.00
Silver: $250.00
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Virtual roundtable event with featured speaker
Dr. Robert Maurer
Event sponsorship availalbe: $1,000
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We are continuly striving to inhance the benefits of being a BAMA member. We launched a new program for our members - BAMA BENEFITS. The program will offer discounts to our members from a menu of local and national businesses.
Hotel Engine is a hotel booking management platform built for business. With over 300,000 properties worldwide, members save an average 26% off publicly available hotel rates for a variety of travel needs. Our online management tools with 24/7 support consolidate expenses, providing visibility and custom configurations. BAMA members save even more with a HE Rewards program, allowing you to earn extra points on every dollar booked that can be redeemed for future travel.
Exclusive Hotel Rates & Management
BAMA members are exclusively invited to join Hotel Engine, a private hotel booking platform. Save an average 26% off public rates at 300,000+ hotels worldwide, from all-inclusive resorts to budget-friendly inns. Your free membership includes:
- Deeply discounted rates in 185+ countries
- 24/7, U.S.-based customer support
- Mobile ready team and trip management tools
- HE Rewards to earn and redeem extra points for every dollar booked
*** Must be a current BAMA member in good standing to take advantage of this program. Must be logged in to your membership profile on the BAMA website to access the benefits page to register.
If your company provides goods or services our members would benefit from and you would like to be part of our program, contact Jeff Cole, BAMA Board of Directors, jeff.cole@emsinc.net or Beth Galic, BAMA Executive Director at beth@bama-fl.org.
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BAY AREA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Traveler!
We have great news. Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental are now BAY AREA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION ‘s car rental providers. You can enjoy the valuable benefits of both brands at over 9,100 locations worldwide and also experience speed, choice and control as an Emerald Club member.
Already a member? Click here to connect your Emerald Club profile to our corporate contract. Select “Enroll Now”, then “Accept” the Terms and Conditions. Next find and select the Sign In option under the Personal Information section. Once you Sign In, you will be asked to confirm that you would like to update your profile with our new company account.
Have elevated status with another travel program? Once your Emerald Club profile is linked to your company contract, click here and we will match your status with a car, hotel or airline loyalty program with the equivalent tier in Emerald Club.
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It's Easy to Stay Up to Date!
If you miss a BAMA General Meeting/Virtual Tour or a newsletter, you can catch it on demand.
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CAUCUS ON MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN ANNOUNCED!
Dear Manufacturing Stakeholders:
Today marks a major step in ensuring that Florida’s dynamic and essential manufacturing sector continues to grow and thrive. Florida Sen. Tom A. Wright along with [Manatee & Sarasota Counties] Florida Rep. Tommy Gregory acknowledged the importance of Florida manufacturing by forming the Florida Legislature Manufacturing & Supply Chain Caucus. FloridaMakes, along with our partners across the state [which includes SAMA], commends the vision and leadership of Sen. Wright and Rep. Gregory. We're excited to collaborate with and support them in this notable endeavor.
Sincerely,
Kevin Carr Chief Executive Officer, FloridaMakes
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UPCOMING FLATE EVENT
Exploring Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Manufacturing
Friday, April 22, 9:00 – 10:00 AM EST
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Looking for a Job in Manufacturing?
The manufacturing industry continues to grow and many local companies are looking for employees. Visit the BAMA Job Board to see current openings.
If you are a BAMA member, you can post your openings on the job board at no charge. Contact us to get started at admin@bama-fl.org.
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BAMA Members,
If you have something you would like included in our next newsletter, please submit for review to admin@bama-fl.org. Use the subject line "BAMA Newsletter"current month."
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Thank You Corporate Sponsors!
Take a moment to learn more about our annual sponsors
by visiting their websites.
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727-536-5809 | www.bama-fl.org
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