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MakeMore on the Road: Producing More Manufacturing Talent
May 03, 2023 4:00 PM
Pinellas Technical College, 6100 154th Avenue N Clearwater, FL 33760
Manufacturing Member Welcome
May 09, 2023 9:00 AM
Virtual
Associate Member Welcome
May 09, 2023 10:00 AM
Virtual
General Meeting and Tour of Label Value
May 23, 2023 10:00 AM
5445 Hangar Ct, Tampa, FL 33634
BAMA Annual Awards Banquet
June 15, 2023 5:00 PM
Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Technology Roundtable
August 24, 2023 5:30 PM
The Bayou Club, 7979 Bayou Club Blvd, Largo, FL 33777
Roundtable Part 2 of 4 Part Series: Cloud Computing, Big Data and ERP Systems
October 19, 2023 5:30 PM
TBD
Kelly Murphy Memorial Golf Fundraiser 2023
November 10, 2023 8:00 AM
Eagles Golf Club, 16101 Nine Eagles Dr, Odessa, FL 33556
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Register now for the BAMA Annual Awards Banquet! | |
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About: This is BAMA’s big end of the year event. This event will be a great way to connect with BAMA members and other supporters from the business community. This will be a night of celebration and accomplishments for the manufacturing industry!
When: Thursday, June 15th, 5:00 PM
Where: Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Program:
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Featured Speaker, Dutch Fashion Tech Designer Anouk Wipprecht - She combines Fashion with Robotics, Interaction Design and Machine Learning.
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BAMA Member Awards Announced, including Manufacturer of the Year. Nominations still being accepted.
- Meet the 2023-2024 BAMA Board of Directors
- Meet the founders of Research Development Manufacturing LLC and learn how they went from STEM Fair Winners to business owners.
- Meet our Student Scholarship Winners, STEM Fair Winners and Robotics Teams
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1. How long have you been a BAMA member?
7 years, 3 years on the Board
2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member?
Teaming up with such a great bunch of people all working together for a great cause … advancing the manufacturing community in our region. Building meaningful relationships and sharing our passion for manufacturing. And yes, we have fun along the way!
3. Tell us about Accelerate Results Group?
We offer “common sense, low-cost approaches … covering assessment through transformation … building high performance cultures” . Leadership, lean and kaizen. Our Why: We believe inside everyone is an innovator. Unleashing this is powerful. What we do works … because it is human nature. I have been very fortunate to learn best practices from the leading practitioners in the world. Sharing this in BAMA RoundTables and with clients is very rewarding.
READ MORE HERE
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Wolfgang is a FloridaMakes Business Advisor based out of Brooksville, serving manufacturing companies throughout the Tampa Bay area. He spent the early parts of his professional career in trade & technical publishing, mostly in aerospace and aviation. As a program manager at Pratt & Whitney he became an expert as a BAER (Business Area Export Representative) as well as an ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) practitioner in lean methodologies. Navigating the technical aspects of an engine launch as well as holding the financial responsibility of profitability has made him a sought-after asset in the industry. He launched his consulting career in 2017 working with various manufacturers in Aerospace, Aviation, Semi Con, and more throughout Florida and worldwide. | |
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Wolfgang Neuwirth
Business Advisor Team (Tampa Bay Area)
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FLATE Webinar Series 2022-2023
FLATE Professional Development webinars are designed to provide educators around Florida with training on the latest technology or enhance student success and the community. This year the FLATE Webinar Series includes over eleven sessions ranging from cyber security, recruiting, and diversity to work-based learning. Educators requested these sessions to enhance their ability to attract and retain students or understand complex technologies.
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Hire Vets Medallion Program
Do you know an employer that supports veterans in the workplace? Help us by sharing information with them about the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. It’s the only federal-level program of its kind that recognizes employers of all sizes for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.
Encourage employers to apply by connecting them with information at HIREVets.gov,
but don’t wait—the deadline is April 30!
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The Manufacturing Headlines! | |
Manufacturing & Distribution Blog
INDUSTRY ALERT: Delayed Tax Fix Requires Attention and Decision
Unfortunately, the requirement to capitalize research and experimental (R&E) expenses was not deferred in a 2022 year-end tax bill as many expected. With congress unlikely to act in time, action is needed now to avoid underpayment penalties.
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Employees have a range of new benefits with the passing of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) in late 2022. Discover the impact this retention tool may have on your business.
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Lean Labor Strategies Can Help Address Workforce Shortages
Companies that prioritize culture, automation and supportive systems can have an easier time getting, and keeping, the right people in the right roles to increase productivity and keep manufacturing moving.
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Streamlining Manufacturing Operations with Power Automate: 3 Use Cases
Automation has long been a critical component of modern manufacturing operations, and Power Automate is a tool that can help manufacturers take their automation efforts to the next level. With its intuitive interface and powerful capabilities, Power Automate, a cloud-based automation platform from Microsoft, is changing the way manufacturers operate, helping them to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase overall productivity.
In this blog, we'll explore three use case scenarios where Power Automate can be used to optimize operations in the manufacturing industry.
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BAMA BENFITS AFFINITY PROGRAM | |
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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™
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Trying to select an ERP system can be a scary and frustrating adventure. Forget about implementing one.
Are you considering purchasing your first real ERP system? Are you considering upgrading your existing ERP system?
Our own Dave Dragon, the FloridaMakes Business Advisor assigned to BAMA, is the FloridaMakes information technology specialist.
Dave was active on 4 ERP system projects across the state in 2022 helping clients select the right ERP system, helping to prepare them for an implementation and helping clients implement a new ERP system. Dave has many years of experience working with some of the top ERP systems in the marketplace.
Selecting, preparing and implementing an ERP system really requires professional help and expertise. You do not want to be one of those companies complaining about their ERP system.
Dave is here to help you along your ERP journey! Please reach out to Dave if you are considering making any changes to your ERP system.
Dave Dragon, david.dragon@floridamakes.com, 630.248.3375
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The Future Career Academy (FCA) is the perfect solution for Tampa Bay’s growing companies that are struggling with workforce issues. By strategically partnering all of Hillsborough County High Schools with the business community, the Future Career Academy and the District are helping deliver a competent, available and local workforce for growing businesses while also providing students not attending college with a clear and direct path to a career and a successful future right in their community.
The Future Career Academy is proud to partner with some of the Tampa Bay area’s most respected businesses that are committed to preparing graduating seniors for their first job with an eye on creating a successful career path.
Register your business HERE for one or more of the six Future Fair hiring events this spring.
Want to learn more? Check out the Future Career Academy website.
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This month had us at Global ETS for our monthly General Meeting & Plant Tour! It was fascinating seeing how they detect counterfeit/ defective components. Global Electronics Testing Services, LLC (Global ETS, GETS) specializes in electronic components testing and authentication. Global ETS also provides design and manufacturing of custom test equipment and test jigs, obsolete parts redesign, and counterfeit components training services. | |
Congratulations to Private Label Beauty & Wellness on the grand opening of their impressive new location in Pinellas Park! | |
Great connections made at biz blast in Pasco County. Thank you to the Pasco Economic Development Council for coordinating the event! | |
Our BAMA volunteers were treated to a private after hours event at Mosi. Lots of prizes, taco bar, exhibits and a planetarium show made for a fun night! | |
It’s Manufacturer’s Night at Amalie Arena with BAMA, SAMA & SRMA! Congratulations to the Global ETS team for winning the signed hockey stick and puck! | |
Thanks to the team at NuCycle Energy for showing our group how their fossil fuel replacement is manufactured. It was fascinating seeing how NyCycle's Enviro Fuelcubes® are made. If you missed the tour, learn more here: https://nucycleenergy.com | |
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.
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Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals (RMF) Certification | |
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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.
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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. | |
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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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