Save the following dates for the NWFMC General Management Meetings:
Feb. 3, 2021
Apr. 28, 2021
July 28, 2021
Oct. 27, 2021
Carr and Landrum deliver inspiring messages at NWFMC annual meeting
Like most annual events this year, the 2020 NWFMC Annual Meeting was conducted online. The virtual venue provided manufacturers inspiration and sage advice from seasoned business experts.
Manufacturing veteran, Kevin Carr and employment executive Britt Landrum shared their experiences in their encouraging presentations on successful leadership. Their messages spawned motivation for 2021!
Stress management workshop rescheduled
The stress management workshop presented by Rena Parent of Dale Carnegie is rescheduled for January 19, 2021. This two-hour uplifting session teaches how to assess current reactions to stress to alleviate worrying and increase individual production.
Participants will understand how to break the cycle of stress, learn how to handle stress more effectively and focus energies to be more productive and positive.
This live, online workshop is usually carries a $249 price tag, but is currently available for FREE for NWFMC members to attend. Registration is required. ContactRena Parent at 850-748-7678 rena.parent@dalecarnegie.com or Paul Miller at 315-759-9254, paul@nwfmc.org with questions.
Seize the moment. Grow smart.
How resourceful and resilient are you? Do you have the capacity to handle new growth? Are you using the newer technologies that will help increase your capacity to grow? Do you know the minimum sustaining revenue you need to be more resilient?
Take our Market Changes and Growth Plans: Post-COVID Survey to understand potential gaps in your resiliency and growth plans, and to help the FloridaMakes Network better serve you.
The 2021 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Awards nominations are open now!
Know a high-performing Florida manufacturer? Nominate them!
This award and process have been developed through the cooperative efforts of strategic partners, FloridaMakes and The Florida Sterling Council. The award examiners’ team is comprised of individuals from the manufacturing and Sterling communities who contribute time, expertise, and diverse perspectives in company evaluations.
Provide opportunities for organizational learning and development.
Promote and elevate participating manufacturers and Florida’s manufacturing sector.
Nominations have been extended until December 31, 2020.
Eligibility:
All manufacturers with production facilities in Florida, not having won this award in 2019 or 2020, are eligible to participate. The nominee does not need to be a member of any association.
A nomination may be made by any individual or organization including any industry group, supplier, customer, workforce or economic development organization, or government agency. Self-nominations are also acceptable.
To learn more about the nomination process, visit www.FloridaMakes.com/smbe or email SMBE@FloridaMakes.com.
