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2010 Polk Manufacturing Membership Renewals – New Options!
Look for your dues notice by email coming soon. Our members have new membership options this year plus discounted rates.
MAF and be a member of PMA, too!
Polk Manufacturing Association and the Manufacturing Association of Florida have joined forces to provide more benefits for our members. MAF is an advocacy organization that serves to improve the business climate for manufacturers in the state of Florida while PMA brings Polk county focus to our manufacturers. Anyone who is interested in joining can designate PMA as their regional manufacturing association (check the box on the form) and become a member of both! There are several options: Board membership, Regular membership for manufacturers based on number of employees, or Affiliate membership for non manufacturers. Click http://www.mafmfg.com/ for a Membership Application.
Grant Funded EIA Classes Starting March 22 at PSC Corporate College
Join the PMA Consortium and take advantage of new grant funds to train new and existing electrical and mechanical workers in an Accelerated Apprenticeship Program for Electric, Instrument, & Automation Techs. The program includes Manufacturing Essentials; Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance Industrial Skills Fundamentals; Trade-Specific Skill Training; Advanced standing documentation for current incumbents to meet program requirements; OJT at employer location. Contact PSC Corporate College Cindy Pugh for more information 863/297-1010x4080 or cpugh@polk.edu Limited space available – call today!
Share pictures of your manufacturing facility
We are updating our website and want to use pictures from our Polk County facilities showing off what we produce here in Polk County and our great manufacturing locations. Please send pictures to black.susan.c@gmail.com as soon as possible – we’re picking one soon for the home page!
Export to Expand Business - Learn how
Florida-Brazil Business and Entrepreneurship Training Program
Recommended for Small Businesses and Companies who are or want to engage in International Trade with a focus in Brazil.
2 Day Session - Cost: $285 for MAF Members and Friends
Thursday and Saturday, March 25 & 27, 2010, Jacksonville, Florida at UNF
Thursday and Saturday, April 22 & 24, 2010, Jacksonville, Florida at UNF
Thursday and Saturday, May 20 & 22, 2010, Daytona, Florida, Location TBD
The Registration Page and PayPal option is now on line at: www.braziljacksonville.com
Questions? Contact: Joshua Rodriggs, Director, US Trade Florida, Inc. 904.703.3300
Mark Your Calendars : Safety Conference
The MAF Safety Conference is scheduled for April 13-14, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel, Tampa Westshore Airport, in Tampa, FL. Registration is now open and the registration fee is $250. This includes two lunches, reception, breakfast and dinner, and materials. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $500. This great value includes a link from our website to yours on the conference registration page, signage, a resource table, and one free registration.
Topics include: Safety from the Top moderated by corporate leaders * Contractors' Safety * Case Management * Global Safety * New Regulatory Safety Initiatives * Incorporating Safety into Your Hiring Practices * and more.....
We are confirming new speakers every day! Safety is non-negotiable; join us to learn how your colleagues stay safe in the workplace! Registration form available at http://www.mafmfg.com/ under Events.
NEXT Magazine Reaches High School Students
Each year MAF has an advertorial in Florida Trend's NEXT magazine that reaches some 730,000 high school students exploring life careers. We are now accepting sponsors for that advertorial. Manufacturers sponsoring will have their logos and product highlighted in the advertorial. Take a look at the 2009 NEXT advertorial, download the sponsors form and reserve your sponsorship spot. The "drop deadline" is April 1 for paid sponsorships! Contact nancy@mafmfg.com for more info.
Resource
- Interesting article in Manufacturing & Technology News we thought we would share. Some of you may not be aware of this publication. Unions Versus The Chinese & U.S. Multinationals: Chinese Tire Import Case Presents Obama With A Tough Test On Trade & The U.S. Economy http://www.manufacturingnews.com/news/09/0828/choate.html
Susan Clayton Black
POLK MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION
863.860-6206
POLKMFG.ORG
