In July of 2018, MTM and Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) began a partnership. This partnership seemed natural and in fact past due. Both entities have “manufacturing” as the key word in their organization’s name. Both entities have a long history of supporting Michigan manufacturers and both constantly search for ways to improve the working environment for Michigan manufacturers. The goals of each organization have been to constantly strengthen the organizational support for manufacturers in the state of Michigan.
I can say that after nearly a year and a half of the partnership, we have met our short-term goals. Our organizations talk every week and share data to strengthen each others’ activities. Recently, MTM and MMA have co-sponsored these events with additional events to be scheduled for 2020:
- Reasonable Suspicion Drug & Alcohol Training for Supervisors in Livonia and Lansing
- Drugs and Alcohol webinar available on the MTMIC portal
On November 7th, MMA held their annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards gala with over 300 people attending the event and celebration of Michigan Manufacturers. Here’s a list of the awards of the evening;
- Manufacturing Emerging Leader Award
- Manufacturing Community Impact Award
- Manufacturing Talent Champion Award
- Manufacturing Innovation Excellence Award
- Michigan Manufacturer of the Year
- Manufacturing Woman of the Year
- Coolest Thing Made in Michigan – People’s Choice Award
- Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award
Each of these awards included a story that was fascinating and educational. I recommend that you put this event on your checklist as a must-do for 2020. If you would like more information on the MMA and their events calendar, please contact Megan Brown @ megan.brown@mtmic.com/blog or (248)715-0012.
As this newsletter arrives we have already “enjoyed” our first single digit temp day. November was a bit early, but now we are ready for the cold snaps of winter. Let’s stay warm.
