Welcome to our new President! | |
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Andrew McCutchen was recently appointed as president of the Bay Area Manufacturers Association. He is the founder and president of Baymar Solutions, a product development and contract manufacturing firm specializing in highly regulated industries such as medical devices and aerospace/defense. Andrew has his mechanical engineering degree from the University of Arizona and has been in the manufacturing and product development space since 2002 and started Baymar Solutions in 2006.
“I take great pride in creating an environment for our team members to thrive and serve our customers with creative and efficient solutions to the problems they bring us.” Andrew’s team has successfully grown to more than just an engineering solution provider by vertically integrating contract manufacturing in-house which provides their customers with shorter lead times and higher quality.
Andrew is excited to have the opportunity to serve the greater Tampa Bay area through his board position with BAMA and help bring new and exciting events and training to the manufacturers in this region.
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BAMA UPCOMING EVENTS 2024 | |
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BAMA Leadership Conference 2024
February 24, 2024
8:00 AM
Hillsborough Community College Brandon Campus, 10451 Nancy Watkins Drive Tampa, FL 33619
General Meeting and Plant Tour at NewSouth Window Solutions
February 29, 2024
10:45 AM
10741 Crossroads Commerce Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610
Event Sponsored by- ManPower
BAMA Manufacturing Member Welcome
March 4, 2024
9:00 AM
Zoom Meeting
BAMA Associate Member Welcome
March 4, 2024
10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting
Technology Roundtable – Additive Manufacturing and Augmented Reality (Part 3 of 4 Part Series)
March 21, 2024
5:30 to 8:00 PM
Rusty Pelican - Tampa, 2425 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
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
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BAMA Leadership Conference 2024 | |
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February 24, 2024
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Hillsborough Community College's Brandon Campus
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Elevate your leadership at the BAMA Leadership Conference, Live2Lead! Join us on Feb 24, 2024, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at Hillsborough Community College's Brandon Campus. Experience insights from experts like John C. Maxwell, Kendra Scott, and more. Ticket includes full-day access, meals, and networking. Hosted by Dr. Kim Moore, this event is designed to supercharge your leadership skills. Secure your spot now! | |
BAMA Member of the Month! | |
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How long have you been a BAMA member? 2 Years
What do you like most about being a BAMA member? The chance to network with other local manufacturers which have the potential to become vendors or clients.
Tell us about your company? We are a manufacturer and distributor of filtration and screening products used by many industries. We started out focusing on food processing and woodworking but have branched out to many other areas including building materials manufactures, tissue banks (used for transplants), pharmaceuticals and much more. Something in our product line is used in a majority of manufacturing processes and we keep coming across more industries that we can help.
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CareerSource Pinellas 2nd Chance Job Fair | |
2024 Future Career Academy Future Fair Hiring Events | |
The Dunedin Coca-Cola Plant Job Fair | |
STEM/SHIFT 2024 an Innovation Summit | |
Pathways to Career Opportunity Grant | |
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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
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Unlocking Florida's Sales Tax Exemption for Electricity Usage | |
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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.
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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. | |
Congressman Bilirakis & U.S. Consumer Product | |
Recalling an incredible day of clay-crushing action at the BAMA Tampa Bay Sporting Clays Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser! Your shots didn't just hit targets; they made a significant impact on STEM students and veterans. A massive thank you to everyone who came out, aimed high and supported the cause. Together, we hit the bullseye for education and veteran support making this event an unforgettable success | |
Adams Tech Fest was a smash hit, blending the tempting allure of FREE beer and BBQ with illuminating demos on cutting-edge reliability and automation. The electric atmosphere featured Adams and 25+ vendors unveiling innovations in screw-driving, palletizing, live part inspection, automated lubrication, and more. Thanks to all who joined, making this event a resounding success! | |
BAMA takes on Tallahassee! Representatives BAMA passionately advocating for Florida's manufacturers at the state capital. Engaging in discussions with Tampa Bay legislators on vital economic, workforce, and community development issues to shape a prosperous future. Together, we're building bridges and forging success for the manufacturing community in the Sunshine State! | |
Grateful for the incredible journey into the MicroLumen® universe with the bright minds of East Lake High School STEM enthusiasts! Your curiosity fuels innovation, and together, we've embarked on an unforgettable STEM Adventure. Thank you for making this exploration possible! | | |
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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.
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THANK YOU CORPORATE SPONSORS | |
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