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| Join us in welcoming our NEW BAMA MEMBERS! | | |
1. How long have you been a BAMA member? Over 3 years
2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member? Being able to talk with manufacturers and learn about their businesses. Every organization that I’ve spoken to in BAMA is unique in the products that they manufacture, how their manufacturing floors operate, and the ways they conduct business.
3. Tell us about your company. We are an entrepreneur-led advisory firm delivering tailored insurance, risk mitigation, and employee benefits solutions for businesses and individuals.
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BAMA Awards Banquet
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Shanna and Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Event Highlights:
- Networking and Cocktail Reception
- Keynote Speaker: Audrey McGuckin, Audrey spent over 10 years as the Chief Talent Officer for Jabil, a $27 billion company.
- Award Winners: 2024-2025 BAMA member award winners announced, celebrate the Manufacturer of the Year, meet STEM fair & scholarship winners.
| Thank You To Our 2025 BAMA Awards Banquet SPONSORS! | |
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Brews with BAMA at Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory
April 29, 2025 4:00 PM Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory, 2330 Success Drive Odessa
MacDonald Training Center (MTC) Innovation Program Overview and Tour
May 01, 2025 2:30 PM 5420 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida 33607
Brews with BAMA & Tour of Yuengling
May 29, 2025 1:00 PM Yuengling Tampa Brewery 11109 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612
BAMA Annual Awards Banquet
June 19th 2025. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Building Technology in Tampa Bay Presented by Kortek
August 06, 2025, 11:30 AM
12345 Starkey Road Suite A, Largo FL 33773
Theory of Constraints Flow Solutions Seminar, presented by Rami Goldratt
September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM
Pinellas Technical College, 6100 154th Ave N, Clearwater
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November 14, 2025, 8:00 AM
Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd, Land O' Lakes
For sponsorship or registration, contact Golf Committee Chairman John Diaz at JDiaz@stellarindustrial.com or BAMA Event Coordinator Karlin Housen at karlin@bama-fl.org / 727-536-5809.
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The "Automation in Action" event, hosted by Infinity Controls offered 50 attendees an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at advanced automation in manufacturing. Guests toured Infinity Controls facility, gaining firsthand insights into custom control panel production and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
Founded in 2010 by Lynette Barry, Infinity Industrial Controls is a woman-owned company based in Clearwater, Florida. Specializing in UL 508A-certified custom control panels, they serve diverse industries with tailored automation solutions. Wesco Anixter sponsored the tour. Guests also enjoyed wine sampling provided by Lakeridge Winery and a delicious lunch.
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The 2025 Made In Tampa Bay Expo and Job Fair was an incredible success! Over 200 attendees visited over 20 booths.
A sincere thank you goes out to our Event Sponsors, General Saw Company, PuzzleHR, Hydro-Dyne Engineering, Inc., Manpower, Our Children Have Rights, our partners CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas, AmSkills, FloridaMakes, Seal Dynamics - A HEICO Company, Supply Chain Automation Workforce Hub, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, St. Petersburg College, Pinellas County Economic Development, and volunteers for their steadfast commitment to supporting local manufacturers.
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Bay Area Manufacturers Association members recently had the unique opportunity to tour Coca-Cola Beverages Florida’s state-of-the-art facility.
During the visit, 30 BAMA Manufacturer Members received an inside look at the company’s cutting-edge manufacturing systems, innovation-driven processes, and steadfast commitment to quality. The experience illustrated why Coke Florida has earned recognition as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for three consecutive years, a true reflection of its leadership and operational excellence.
Thank you to Coca-Cola Beverages Florida for hosting our group.
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The Florida Chamber of Commerce is shining a light on innovation with the launch of the Coolest Thing Made in Florida, a statewide competition designed to spotlight and celebrate the incredible products manufactured in the Sunshine State.
Nominate your favorite Florida-made product and help us showcase why Florida is on track to become a Top 5 manufacturing state by 2030!
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Pinellas County has scheduled the following public meetings for residents and business owners to provide their input and feedback.
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North County – April 24th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Harbor Hall/White Chapel
1190 Georgia Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Board of County Commissioners – May 6th
333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Virtual Public Hearing | TBD
CDBG-DR Action Plan information will be shared and tracked on the Pinellas County CDBG-DR Website: https://pinellas.gov/cdbg-dr/
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The world moves fast – and your BAMA UPS® Savings Program has the tools you need to help your small business move even faster. We’re here to help you push envelopes and ride the edge of what’s possible. We’ll be right by your side with everything you need to keep blazing forward.
Let UPS® help make your business unstoppable. Members enjoy the following savings every time you ship:
- 65% off Domestic Next Day
- 42% off Ground
- 65% off International
Sign up for a new account [Link to: www.savewithups.com/1800members ]
Or if you already have a UPS account, simply re-enroll and apply our member-only savings to your existing account.
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The MTC Innovation Program includes paid internships within their Business Enterprise warehouse plus providing scholarships for training certifications currently being offered at the MTC via the eMerge Program. Phase one of this program is focusing on the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Their interns will work in their MTC Business Enterprise warehouse and take training classes to promote ongoing skills training in a variety of areas.
Questions? Please contact Anne Prosser at aprosser@macdonaldccenter.org for more information!!! She would love to connect with your Management or HR Teams to discuss collaboration!!
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Smart Automation Summit: Building the Future Workforce
May 7, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Indian River State College, Eastman Complex, Fort Pierce [In-Person]
This summit is ideal for educators, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the future of workforce development. Topics include: Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA): vision, mission; Role of SACA in growing manufacturing workforce with industry-aligned skills; Industry-academia collaboration in building a future-ready workforce; Advanced Manufacturing at IRSC: alignment with nationwide standards in automation.
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Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Educators
May 8-9, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Hillsborough Community College, Brandon Campus [In-Person]
This free two-day workshop equips faculty with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI into teaching and curriculum development. Explore lesson planning, interactive content, dynamic assessments, and ethical AI use. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, learn to enhance student engagement, streamline tasks, and prepare students for an AI-driven future. The session also prepares attendees for the Microsoft Azure AI
| | May 15th & 16th in Orlando at Disney's Contemporary resort. As we mentioned on the call our agenda will include continuing education credit opportunities, fantastic networking engagements, alongside a jam-packed schedule full of cutting-edge solutions across the Safety, Health, and Sustainability space. | | | | | |
