TCMA Newsletter l September 2020
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote and enhance established local and regional
manufacturing, distribution and other wholesale operations.
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS
Jot it down with Jill!
During the current pandemic, we have heard from local manufacturers of the impacts absent workforce in the workplace has caused to business operations.

Now is a great time for manufacturers to learn about the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant to cross-train existing employees and alleviate impacts to your manufacturing production and operations.

CLICK BELOW for a brief virtual snapshot on how the IWT Grant can assist you and your business.
"VIRTUAL" READY TO WORK BOOT CAMP
In partnership with TCMA, St. Lucie EDC, Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie and St. Lucie Public Schools, the Virtual Ready to Work Boot Camp was held this summer at the three Boys and Girls Teen Centers in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. Thank you to our industry partners at A1 Roof Truss, Maverick Boat Group, Indian River Select/GEM Freshco, Radical Cosmetics and Walmart Distribution Center, who hosted students with virtual facility tours and Q&A with company HR and leadership to learn about career pathways in their respective industries.

Not familiar with the boot camp program? Click the link to learn more.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Looking for new tools and resources to grow your business? Our partners around the state are pivoting with new virtual programs and service offerings.
VIRTUAL INT'L TRADE SHOWS

Seek out new international markets and generate new export opportunities. Trade grants are available to offset
the cost of virtual events.
FLORIDA'S SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION

Make new connections with Florida's supply chain database tool. The purpose of this tool is to help Florida manufacturers better connect with each other, be discovered, and increase business opportunities.
ENTERPRISE ASSESSMENT
Identify the capabilities and effectiveness of your business; benchmark yourself with other companies; identify challenges and receive a roadmap for improving your bottom line.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL MANUFACTURING MONTH
Held annually on the first Friday in October,
MFG DAY 2020 will be held on October 2nd.
LET'S CELEBRATE!
To celebrate our regional manufacturers, we will be kicking off a "Made on the Treasure Coast" digital campaign showcasing TCMA member products and careers in manufacturing.
The "MADE ON THE TREASURE COAST" campaign will host daily company spotlights throughout the month of October including Facebook Live facility tours, existing video facility tours and posting of available employment opportunities.
Click below to reserve your campaign selection and MFG Day in October!
FACEBOOK LIVE
COMPANY VIDEO
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
OUR TCMA MEMBERS
MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION
  • A1 Roof Trusses
  • Advanced Machine & Tool
  • Aerex Industries, Inc.
  • Aluma Tower
  • Ankona Boats
  • Apple Machine & Supply Co.
  • D&D Welding & Fabrication
  • Derecktor Shipyards
  • EB Airfoils
  • Expert Shutter Services
  • Fasco Epoxie's Inc.
  • Fastsigns Vero Beach
  • Florida Architectural Precast
  • Helena Agri Enterprise
  • Hi-Tide Boat Lifts
  • HOG Technologies
  • Hot Pie, Inc.
  • Indian River Select/Freshco
  • Investment Casting Specialists of Florida
  • Islamorada Beer Company
  • Lenco Marine Solutions
  • Maverick Boat Group Inc.
  • MP Manufacturing & Design
  • Nylacarb Corporation
  • OCULUS Surgical
  • Orchid Island Juice Company
  • PAC Seating Systems
  • Paradigm Precision, Inc.
  • Phoenix Metal Products, Inc.
  • Piper Aircraft
  • Pursuit Boats
  • Real Stone & Granite
  • Ross Mixing, Inc.
  • Southern Sewer Equipment Sales
  • Southeast Elevator
  • St. Lucie Battery & Tire
  • The Porch Factory
  • TNT Custom Boat Works
  • Triumph Aerospace Structures
  • Unique Tool & Dye
OUR SUPPORTING TCMA AFFILIATES
ACCOUNTANTS
  • Carr, Riggs & Ingram
  • HBK CPA's & Consultants
ATTORNEYS
  • Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer
BANKERS/FINANCIAL SERVICES
  • CBIZ
  • CenterState Bank
  • Wells Fargo
BRANDING/MARKETING
  • UBU Brands
BUSINESS SERVICE
  • Pharus Group
  • Slater Strategies
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
  • Business Development Board of
Martin County
  • Economic Development Council of
St. Lucie County
  • Greater Treasure Coast Alliance
EDUCATOR/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/STAFFING
  • CareerSource Research Coast
  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Indian River State College
  • Kirby Employee Benefits
  • Manpower
  • Spherion