March 2024

THE BAMA BULLETIN

Call for Nominations: BAMA Member Awards

As part of our commitment to recognizing excellence within our community, we are excited to announce the opening of nominations for the BAMA Member Awards!

 

These awards aim to celebrate outstanding contributions and achievements made by our members in various areas such as leadership, innovation, community service, and overall impact within our organization. We believe that by acknowledging and honoring exceptional individuals, we not only highlight their accomplishments but also inspire others to strive for excellence.

 

We encourage all members to participate in this process by nominating fellow members whom they believe exemplify the values and ideals of our organization. To submit a nomination, please use the link below. You may nominate multiple candidates across different categories.

 

The awards will be presented during our upcoming Awards Banquet on June 20th, where we will have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our members together.

2023 BAMA Award Winners

BAMA Distinguished Service Award


Suzanne Chambers Roebuck Technologies

Emerging Leader


Andrew Kossowski Veterans Metal

Associate of the Year


Krista Garner

PDR and Associates

BAMA Manufacturer Member of the Year 


Global ETS

ESGR Seven Seals Award


Troy Underwood, Tampa Steel & Supply 

View all previous award winners here: https://www.bama-fl.org/BAMA-Awards/

NOMINATE

BAMA UPCOMING EVENTS 2024

Manufacturers Night with the Tampa Bay Lightning

April 1, 2024

5:30 to 7:00 PM

General Meeting and Plant Tour at Polypack

April 11, 2024

3:00 to 5:00 PM

3301 Gateway Centre Blvd, Pinellas Park, Fl 33782

Manufacturing Momentum: Leveraging Risk & Cashflow

April 24, 2024

11:30 AM  

BKS Partners 8th Floor, 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa FL 33607

BAMA Annual Awards Banquet

June 20, 2024

5:00 PM  

Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Manufacturers Night with the Tampa Bay Lightning

April 21st 2024

5:30 pm

Amelia Arena, 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Network with members of BAMA, SAMA and SRMA in the exclusive Tampa Bay Club Level Rooftop before the event.


This outdoor space features great views of the developing Channel District and Water Street. All-inclusive, upscale pre-game buffet and bar (beer, wine, liquor)


Club level seating in section 219 still available for association members.

Register!

General Meeting & Plant Tour of Polypack

April 11, 2024 from 3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM 


Agenda:

  • Facility Tour
  • BAMA Meeting
  • Company Overview
  • Reception in Car Museum


Polypack, with over 60 years of experience, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality shrink wrap and cardboard packaging equipment. Their end-of-line machines, built with stainless steel, ensure durability and superior performance. The company's "can do" philosophy focuses on customer satisfaction and repeat business, while their commitment to sustainability includes solar power and source reduction practices. Polypack offers a diverse range of packaging solutions and is a proud leader in the industry, with a corporate office in Pinellas Park, FL

Register!

Members

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS



Manufacturers:


ICP Group


Associates:

Jun Cyber

CIH Equipment Company

Eureka Energy Solutions

Cornerstone Financial Group


Property Available

2024 Future Career Academy Future Fair Hiring Events

Pathways to Career Opportunity Grant

FloridaMakes has joined forces with Orion Talent to leverage DOD's SkillBridge program to reach, recruit, train, and connect military servicemembers with participating Florida manufacturers. This is a grant-funded program and it's "at no cost" for participating manufacturers. During the training, participants earn an industry-recognized credential, either the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) or the Certified Production Technician (CPT), once they transition to employment they continue training in one of two registered apprenticeship occupations:


· Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT)

· Quality Control Technician (QT)

                                   

You can find more information on the program and learn how to participate at FloridaMakes Pathways to Career Opportunity Grant

Unlocking Florida's Sales Tax Exemption for Electricity Usage

Manufacturers operating in Florida can take advantage of a special opportunity: a sales tax exemption on electricity usage as outlined in Sections 212.08(7)(ff), F.S.. This program, in collaboration with your electricity provider, is designed to bolster manufacturing businesses by offering partial or complete exemptions on sales tax related to their electricity consumption.


Learn More

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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.

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RECENT EVENTS

General Meeting and Plant Tour

Our February meeting and plant tour was held at NewSouth Window Solutions. It was fascinating learning about window and door manufacturing and their cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer service.

Technology Roundtable

We explored the additive manufacturing and augmented reality frontier at our Technology Roundtable on March 21st. It was an amazing experience witnessing the future of technology unfold with the Ultimate 3D Printing Store and HD Interactive. Thank you, Saltmarsh, Cleveland and Gund for sponsoring the event!

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.

REGISTRATION

THANK YOU CORPORATE SPONSORS

Take a moment to learn more about our annual sponsors by visiting their websites.

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSORS:

SILVER SPONSORS:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

Heartland Payroll & Merchant Services


Assured Partners


PuzzleHR


Check Before Hire LLC


Omnia Group


NC-RGC


Expense Reduction Analysts


Hyde Park Capital Advisors, LLC


JMWilliams Contractors


AMNI


Future State Engineering


ActionCOACH Tampa Bay


Green Earth Commercial Contracting


Human Potential Healthcare


Mobilization Funding II, LLC

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