April 2026

Welcome New Members!

BAMA Member Spotlight

How long have you been a BAMA member? Since founding GainWise Partners in 2025. Manufacturing is the industry I'm most passionate about serving, and BAMA gives me the opportunity to do this.
What do you like most about being a BAMA member? Definitely the people I get to meet. The BAMA members and staff are all first-class. The relationships I have built, and am building, are impactful.
Tell us about your company. GainWise Partners creates profit by delivering new solutions to old problems- using AI as the catalyst to make faster decisions, eliminate broken workflows, break down silos, and build operations that actually scale. We lead with people, process, and technology in that order, because AI without alignment is just expensive, risky software. From readiness assessments to full implementation, we deliver solutions your team will actually use.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment to date? Scaling A2 Global Electronics from $250M to $1.2B- with zero increase to the IT budget. We didn't throw money at the problem. We redesigned how the business made decisions. That's the same philosophy behind GainWise.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? "Always ask why it's done that way." The most expensive words in business are "because we've always done it that way." Most of the value I've unlocked for clients didn't require new technology- it required someone finally asking that question.
What is the most important skill you have developed in your career? Translating technology into business outcomes. Building things is the easy part. Earning trust, understanding the operation, and connecting solutions to margin and throughput- that's where the real work is.
What are your hobbies or interests? Family, friends, and going to the gym. If you can't find me, I'm probably at my kid's sporting events!

Upcoming BAMA Events

Overview

The Polk Correctional Institution Facility Tour

April 23, 2026 8:45 AM 10800 Evans Road, Polk City, Florida 33868

The Connected Manufacturing Experience - Data

April 30, 2026 11:00 AM Virtual

BAMA Academy Leader Confidence Accelerator (session 1 of 4)

May 05, 2026 8:00 AM AmSkills, Lealman, 5175 45th St N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714

BAMA General Meeting & Haddy Facility Tour

May 06, 2026 11:00 AM 251 10th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Brews with BAMA at Green Bench Brewing

May 13, 2026 5:00 PM Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33705

BAMA 101 Virtual Webinar

May 14, 2026 10:00 AM Virtual

Annual Awards Banquet

June 18, 2026 5:00 PM Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

BAMA Annual Awards Banquet 2026

June 18, 2026 5:00 PM | Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

You are cordially invited to BAMA's Annual Awards Banquet. This event celebrates and awards companies and individuals who have made a difference in the local community through our Manufacturer of the Year and Emerging Leader awards.

This event is a great way to connect with BAMA members and other supporters from the local industry. This will be a night of celebration and accomplishments for Tampa Bay Manufacuring!

The Connected Manufacturing Experience - Data

April 30, 2026 11:00 AM | Virtual

This virtual webinar series, focusing on modernizing manufacturing operations, is FREE to BAMA members!

Not a BAMA member? Join today for free access to this series, along with a variety of other industry-relevant resources, or register for this event for a fee.

The first session in The Connected Manufacturing Enterprise series focuses on data- helping manufacturers understand how to collect, organize, and use it effectively as the foundation for smarter operations.

BAMA Academy Leader Confidence Accelerator

May 05, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

May 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

June 02, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

June 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Business Show Miami

As proud partners united by a shared purpose, we’re excited to invite you to The Business Show Miami, taking place April 29th & 30th, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Discover practical solutions designed to tackle Miami’s most pressing business challenges - from a tightening talent market and rising operating costs to the fierce competition reshaping South Florida’s landscape.

This is where forward-thinking businesses come not just to grow, but to grow faster.

Register now for your free ticket here: https://eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=TBM46Visitor&TrackingCode=PARTNERbayareamanufacturersassociation

Brews with BAMA at Green Bench Brewing

Join us for Brews with BAMA, a casual evening of networking with professionals from across the manufacturing community. Connect with industry peers, enjoy great conversation, and unwind after work in a relaxed setting. No registration required!

May 13, 2026 5:00 PM | Green Bench Brewing, 1133 Baum Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33705

BAMA 101 Webinar | Members Only

Members, join us for our BAMA 101 Webinar, a virtual overview of membership benefits!

May 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Virtual

BAMA Monthly Plant Tour & General Meeting | Members Only!

SOLD OUT April, 2026 | Polk Correctional Institution

April 23, 2026 | 8:45 AM

BAMA General Meeting & Haddy Facility Tour

May 06, 2026 | 11:00 AM 251 10th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

BAMA Highlights & Insights

65 Years of BAMA-

Celebrate with a Sponsorship!

Show your support for the Bay Area Manufacturers Association by becoming one of our 65 companies helping us celebrate our 65 years!

For $65.00, your logo and website link will be featured on our event page, newsletters, emails, press releases, events and at our annual awards banquet.

Thank you to those who have already chosen to sponsor!

Thank you to our current sponsors for this campaign!

Citizens Bank, EAST-WEST ELECTRIC, Universal Missile Defense International, Incorporated, GA Nichols Company, LogoHQ Promotional Products, Mobile Staff Solutions, AMPS Facility Solutions LLP, EOS Worldwide, Adams Corp, Veterans Plastic LLC, Pax Services Group, Align Precision, Align Business Advisory Services, American Metal Machine, OneDigital, Cushman & Wakefield, Big Sur Technologies, McCormick Stevenson, NOW CFO, Seal Dynamics, Hancock Whitney Bank, RP&G, Monin Gourmet Flavors, Southern Manufacturing Technologies, Mastercut Tool Corp., Gilco Spring Of Florida, Advanced Roofing, Inc. - Advanced Green Technologies, Polypack, Stitch Logo, Commercial Partners Realty, TMC- The Mahr Company, CliftonLarsonAllen, Roebuck Technologies, Our Children Have Rights, 3FDM, White House Custom Apparel and Graphics, Elite Staffing Partners, The Bank of Tampa, KASH Tech, Urban Metals, Hubbel / Beckwith Electric, Veterans Metal, Manpower, Saltmarsh, American Momentum Bank, ASQ St. Petersburg-Tampa, Johnson Jackson, and Ultimate 3D Printing Store!

BAMA Member Awards

Nominations are now open for the BAMA Member Awards! Help us celebrate our lifelong supporters, devoted members, and young volunteers by nominating those who support the industry and local workforce!

Events Recap

Stem Fair Winner

Congratulations to Marcus, representing Pinellas County and recognized as one of our STEM Fair winners, for his outstanding project on oil-eating bacteria. Thank you to all the students who participated!

Elite Podcast Studio Tour

BAMA members gathered for an exclusive VIP experience at Elite Podcast Studio, enjoying high-level networking and an inside look at the cutting-edge facility.

Brews with BAMA at Preez Distillery

Thank you to those who joined BAMA at our latest Brews with BAMA event, hosted at Preez Distillery! We are always proud to bring together such an engaged and welcoming manufacturing community.

Thank you, Preez Distillery, for hosting us!

McCormick Stevenson Open House

Congratulations to McCormick Stevenson on their beautiful new location- BAMA enjoyed celebrating the team’s growth and touring the space at their open house.