September 2023

THE BAMA BULLETIN

A Message from the Executive Director

Manufacturing Members,

In the fast-paced and competitive world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the importance of conducting a wage survey. A wage survey is a comprehensive analysis of compensation and benefits offered to employees within the manufacturing sector. It provides valuable insights that can help manufacturers make informed decisions about their workforce, recruitment strategies, and overall business operations.

The yearly BAMA wage survey has been sent out to all manufacturing members by email. The survey can be completed online or you can print out the PDF and email or mail back to us. Remember, the information you report will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Results will be published in summary only and no individual company information will be divulged. The survey will be provided to all companies that participate.

The link to the survey is here: https://bit.ly/BAMAWageSurvey or email beth@bama-fl.org to receive a PDF copy.

If you have any questions about how it can benefit your organization, please feel free to reach out. Your participation matters, and we're here to assist you in making informed decisions for your manufacturing operation's success. Don't hesitate to get in touch with any inquiries or concerns you may have.

Best regards,

Beth Galic

Beth Galic | Bay Area Manufacturers Association

Executive Director

beth@bama-fl.org| www.bama-fl.org/

727-536-5809 | 1936 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Suite 428

Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Manufacturing Connections for Over 60 Years

October is Manufacturing Month!

REGISTER TO BE A STUDENT TOUR HOST

Manufacturing Month is an annual national event in October executed locally with the support of thousands of manufacturers across the country as they host students, teachers, parents, job seekers and other local community members at open houses, plant tours and presentations designed to showcase today's advanced manufacturing.

WHY IS MANUFACTURING MONTH IMPORTANT?

The number one challenge facing employers is the ability to find talented workers. Students are not aware of the vast number of career options available in the manufacturing field.

HOW CAN YOU HELP BRIDGE THIS GAP?

Offer students the opportunity to tour your facility to see firsthand how a manufacturing facility operates and what careers are available. Choose a date in the month of October to host your tour and we will do everything we can to accommodate your request with the school.

If you would like to host local students for a tour of your facility during the month of October or to be a sponsor, please register below.

BAMA'S BEST

Ask An Expert

The BAMA “Ask an Expert” program provides your organization with the opportunity to have a pro bono conversation with an experienced professional for up to an hour.

THE PROCESS

Log In to your BAMA membership account to access the webpage. Email the BAMA Business Partner you wish to set up a meeting with.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Ask an Expert consulting sessions are up to 60 minutes.

Sessions are via Zoom call or in person.

Be flexible in your scheduling.

These Calls Can

Address questions or issues you have about the management of your nonprofit

Provide advice to help you better understand the scope of your project

Offer an opportunity to clarify and prioritize specific organizational issues

Refer you to resources and help you assess what you need to do to get the work done

Attention Experts: BAMA is always looking to add new experts to our roster not only to answer the hard questions but to do webinars and workshops, provide content for the BAMA newsletter and provide advice and guidance to our members. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the program. admin@bama-fl.org, subject, “BAMA’s Best”.

ASK AN EXPERT

Introducing the New BAMA Logo Wear Online Store!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new BAMA Logo Wear online store, your one-stop destination for all things stylish, comfortable, and proudly branded with the BAMA spirit!

Discover Unbeatable Variety:

Step into a world of possibilities with an extensive range of clothing and accessories, all adorned with the BAMA logo. From classic t-shirts and hoodies perfect for our night out with the Tampa Bay Lightning, to sleek polo shirts for our golf and clay shoot fundraisers, our collection caters to every style preference.

Unmatched Quality:

We understand the importance of both comfort and durability, which is why our logo wear is crafted locally by BAMA member, Stitch Logo using high-quality materials that stand the test of time. Each piece is designed to ensure you not only look good but feel great too.

Express Your BAMA Pride:

What's better than proudly displaying your BAMA pride? By wearing BAMA logo wear, not only do you showcase your pride for our association, but you also support our local manufacturing community right here in Tampa, embodying the spirit of excellence of the manufacturing community.

Easy Online Shopping:

Shopping for your favorite BAMA gear has never been easier. Our user-friendly online store allows you to browse, select, and purchase your desired items with just a few clicks. Plus, the secure checkout process ensures a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Get ready to wear your BAMA pride on your sleeve—literally!

***Co-branding with your company logo available***

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Members

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Associates:

Best Edge SEM

Innovative Consulting Group

Manufacturers:

Edmund Optics® Florida

Polypack, Inc.

Tampa Brass & Aluminum Corp.

Mazak Corporation

Bigorre Aerospace Corporation

BAMA Member of the Month!

1. How long have you been a BAMA member? A year and six months.

2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? I enjoy interacting and helping the hard- working employees and owners in the manufacturing industry and meeting new people. Manufacturing and small business is so important for our local economy.

3. Tell us about your company? PuzzleHR is national provider of managed services for Human Resources, Payroll administration and Benefits administration. We attach to clients existing HR technology and provide HR administrative lift or fill gaps for existing HR departments. PuzzleHR can also become the HR, payroll, benefits, and talent department for new or small businesses.

Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration!

The Able Trust is excited to bring our 2023 Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) celebration to Tampa! This year, our theme for DEAM is Fueling Workplace Ambition, a reflection of the drive and motivation of Floridians with disabilities to begin or advance in fulfilling careers.

We look forward to welcoming area businesses, human resources professionals and local partners to a lively breakfast discussion featuring informative presentations, guest speakers, recognition of local disability-inclusive businesses, and much more!

DEAM KICKOFF CELEBRATION

Thursday, September 28, 2023

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Location: Tampa - Marriott Water Street

Details on how to RSVP will be added soon.

We can't wait to see you in Tampa!

Florida Manufacturing Technology Oktoberfest

The Florida Manufacturing Technology Oktoberfest is bringing an expanded variety of manufacturing products to Tampa on October 3rd & 4th. The event will run from 9:30AM to 4:00PM each day.

This “customer appreciation” event is set to bring a fun time for attendees to come out and enjoy a fine Oktoberfest atmosphere including a variety of German fare under a beer garden tent.

Measurement Supply Company, Hawk Ridge Systems, Myer Precision Machine, The SolidExperts, 3D Rapid Prototyping Services and RAM Sales & Marketing are co-sponsoring this event and bringing a large contingency of suppliers with their products on-hand at the popular, yearly event.

Meet industry experts to discuss & learn more about the latest solutions to enhance your business.

Products that help you automate every aspect of the manufacturing cycle, from product development tools like 3D CAD modeling software, laser scanning systems to CAD/CAM software to properly program your machine tools.

Product development professionals will also have exposure to additive manufacturing 3D printing solutions printing a multitude of materials including tool steel, copper, stainless steel & Inconel, along with glass & fiber filled materials.

Machine tool along with factory automation experts will be prepared to discuss how to automate your workflow by automatically tending mills, turning centers, CMM's and other processes including tool presetting, tool management and heat shrink units.

Quality assurance minded companies can discuss the wide variety of measuring instruments including CMM's, portable measuring arms, shaft measuring machines, laser scanning systems.

From product concept to design, & engineering to manufacturing and final inspection. We have compiled a complete line-up of solutions and experts to discuss your needs and fit you into the best solutions; without you having to travel to a far-off city.

Come discuss your most challenging manufacturing issues with industry experts from MarkForged, Mitutoyo, Polyworks, CMM Manager, Vision Engineering, Universal Robotics, Ganesh CNC, Renishaw, Dorsey Metrology, Renishaw probing & Renishaw Fixtures, Inspection Arsenal, Zoller, Trak Machine Tools, Sodick, Ganesh, CAMWorks, Mark-10 Force & Torque, Fowler, Trimos, Sylvac, Bowers, SolidWorks, and many more. Most of these products will be under power for on-site demonstrations.

Once registered, you will be provided the address to the technical center.

10th Annual Manufacturing Dinner &

AmSkills Grand Opening

The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and AmSkills are hosting the 10^th Annual Manufacturing Awards Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at the recently opened AmSkills Workforce Training Center in Pasco County (4606 Darlington Rd., Holiday, 34690).

This event will celebrate the manufacturing industry and local education, and how these two industries work together to produce the highest quality workforce for the future.

You may recall that this dinner was planned for last year, but because of a pending hurricane, it had to be cancelled. We are thrilled to bring this important event back this year.

Join over a hundred of your colleagues in manufacturing, as well as elected officials, leaders in the education field, and the newest additions to the local manufacturing industry…recent AmSkills’ graduates. The evening will begin with networking, followed by dinner and a brief program.

The evening’s keynote speakers will be Congressman Gus Bilirakis and Amatrol President, Paul Perkins. The event will also spotlight recent graduates of the AmSkills Career Discovery Bootcamps and our numerous credentials training programs.

Space is limited so don’t wait!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Florida's Largest 3D Scanning / 3D Printing Lunch & Learn

Thursday, October 5th, 11am - 2pm

AmSkills

4606 Darlington Road

Holiday, FL., 34690

An introduction to 3D Scanning / 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing as well as a deep dive into Reverse Engineering, Scan to Print, Material Capabilities, and Disruptive Business Models. Learn from industry experts how you can unlock speed, innovation, and a more secure supply chain for any business. Entrepreneurs and small businesses as well as large Fortune 500 companies will benefit from the information presented by industry experts at this event.

Roboticon Tampa Bay 2023

FIRST Robotics Competition Off-Season Tournament

October 7th & 8th, 2023

Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School

10948 N. Central Avenue Tampa, FL

Partnership Opportunities

8th Annual Manufacturing Education 5k

As manufacturing technology advances, finding talent to sustain these improvements becomes more challenging.

To address this need, we invite you to join us for the 8^th annual 5K for Manufacturing Education on Saturday, October 21^st, 2023 at Marina Park, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane in Safety Harbor, Florida.

This year’s Halloween themed event “Ghouls for Tools” encourages entrants in costume and promises to be a lot of fun! Also returning is the exciting Kids’ Dash with themed activities planned!

The past 7 events have yielded over $167,000 for manufacturing career seekers!

We would like to thank The Shaluly Foundation for donating over $19,500.00 throughout the last few years, and are a big reason why we have been able to make the Manufacturing Education 5k so successful.

More Information Here

MakeMore Manufacturing

Summit 2023

ABOUT THE EVENT:

This event is a leadership-focused meeting designed around connecting over 200 ecosystem stakeholders with the needs and realities of industry leaders from the manufacturing sector. The focus of this year's event will be on the digital transformation and its impact on the industry. During the event, we will be announcing and/or celebrating the industry's leaders including the winners of the Manufacturer of the Year Awards, the manufacturing honorees of GrowFL's Florida Companies to Watch, the FloridaMakes Employers of Choice companies, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center's Educational Excellence Awards, and the Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership award winner.

For sponsorship information please email Beth Galic here.

RSVP Now!

Manufacturer Questionnaire

CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

LUNCH SPONSOR

CART SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

AIR CANNON SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

Florida Manufacturing Days 2024

For more information please email Beth Galic here.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

BAMA BENFITS AFFINITY PROGRAM

As a BAMA manufacturing member, you and all of your employees receive discounts through our BAMA Benefits program. Associate Companies receive discounts for three members. Log into the BAMA website and visit https://www.bama-fl.org/BAMA-Benefits to access the program.

Discounts available for:

Hotel Engine Hotel Room Rentals
Enterprise and National Car Rentals
UPS Shipping
The GE Appliances Store
Lenovo
ODP Business Solutions™

BAMA BENEFITS

Do you want your company to be the next Member of the Month???

Fill out the survey below to be featured here!

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REFER A MEMBER

Do you know a leader in manufacturing who could benefit by being part of our association? Membership in a manufacturing association offers so many benefits and will keep members knowledgeable about important, ever-changing issues, trends, and legislation within the industry. The most popular benefit our members rave about is our networking events and tours at local manufacturing facilities. The best part is, over 70% of the attendance at these events is made up of other manufacturers who share best practices and strategies that are working for them.

REFER A MEMBER

The Manufacturing Headlines!

In the News...

BAMA Executive Director, Beth Galic recently spoke with Kathryn Varn from Axios Tampa Bay. In the article, titled "Florida's Tampa Bay Area Witnesses a Manufacturing Job Boom," the piece delves into the remarkable resurgence of the local manufacturing sector, highlighting its substantial contribution to the region's economic growth. As you navigate through the article, you'll gain insights into the factors driving this impressive job boom, the industries at the forefront of this transformation, and the ripple effects on Tampa's overall development. This engaging read captures the essence of Tampa's manufacturing renaissance, shedding light on how it's shaping the city's future in profound ways.

MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

STEP Ahead Awards Honor Women in Manufacturing

“Listen and Act”: Bishop-Wisecarver Shares Retention Secrets

Recent Events

Our team had a fantastic time celebrating St. Petersburg College at #SPCDay!

We visited Bigorre Aerospace Corporation, and got to see their wide array of custom lighting and products for cabin and cockpit lighting systems in civil and military aircrafts.

We enjoyed a fascinating Port Tampa Bay Harbor Tour hosted by Port Tampa Bay followed by networking at Distract Tavern.

CISA/IT Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar Series: Cybersecurity for Small and Medium-sized Businesses

We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for an upcoming webinar series, specially crafted to empower Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) with invaluable cybersecurity knowledge. This collaborative effort between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the IT Sector promises to be a game-changer for organizations like yours.

Who Should Attend: This series is tailor-made for all SMB companies across diverse sectors, especially those grappling with pressing cybersecurity concerns. We strongly encourage key decision-makers, IT professionals, and anyone responsible for cybersecurity in their organization to participate.

Here’s a glimpse of the enlightening sessions and links for registration:

Webinar 1: Cyber Threat Landscape

📅 Date: October 5^th, 2023

🕒 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (EDT)

📍 Registration Link: Click here for Eventbrite registration site.

Webinar 2: Legal, Legislative, and Regulatory Awareness

📅 Date: October 11^th, 2023

🕒 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (EDT)

📍 Registration Link: Click here for Eventbrite registration site.

Webinar 3: Unlocking CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals – A Guide for SMBs

📅 Date: October 18^th, 2023

🕒 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (EDT)

📍 Registration Link: Click here for Eventbrite registration site.

Webinar 4: Cybersecurity Performance Goals - Implementation

📅 Date: October 26^th, 2023

🕒 Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (EDT)

📍 Registration Link: Click here for Eventbrite registration site.

Register now for these free events and secure your spot!

JOB POSTINGS

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the manufacturing industry with ongoing opportunity for career growth and a competitive salary follow our job board.

As a BAMA member, you are able to post job openings by logging into your online BAMA account, navigating to the job posting page and clicking "Add Post".

You can also email the job description along with complete contact info to admin@bama-fl.org. Please include any preferred certifications for the job and instructions on how applicants can apply.

If not a member of BAMA, please consider joining - here is a link to our application.

Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) Certification

The Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) credential, focused on the fundamentals of manufacturing robotics, provides a starting point for career pathways in the field of robotics.

RMF is focused on assessing a candidate’s comprehension of fundamental robotics concepts, and may be used by those currently looking to upskill or reskill into manufacturing careers before pursuing equipment-specific or career pathway-specific training in robotics. The credential can help individuals begin a lifelong career in an industry where there is opportunity for advancement and good-paying jobs.

The industry recognized RMF credential was developed by SME, with two leading organizations in the robotics education area: Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and FIRST^®.

The RMF credential is ideal for high school and college students, dislocated workers, under-employed individuals, veterans, at-risk youth and others who are seeking new employment in high-demand manufacturing jobs.

With a RMF credential and the fundamental knowledge it represents, a candidate has many options available to them.

Candidates may pursue the RMF credential on their own, work with their local training provider or access Tooling U-SME resources to prepare for the exam.