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Welcome to Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturers Association
Your One Source Newsletter For All Things Manufacturing...Current and Future!!!
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Apprenticeships Resurging
Jim Wall, Executive Director, National Institute of Metalworking Skills, spoke at our association December board meeting as well as our National Apprenticeship Week Luncheon at the Pinellas Technical College. Wall provided a brief history of apprenticeships noting that they have been most prevalent in the construction trades and have spread into many other industries through the years but have been less populous in the manufacturing sector especially in recent years. However, with the 'silver tsunami', high demand for skilled workers, reshoring, growth in the manufacturing sector and a couple other factors, including grants and incentives, Wall is bullish on the return of apprenticeships in the manufacturing sector. Read more.
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Do What You Said You Would Do!
Isn't that a simple and enduring message? Isn't that what you expect of your workforce? Your suppliers? Isn't that what your clients expect of you? Then in 2017 resolve to not only do that but do that better than you have in your history as a business. Join us January 19, 8-9:30 am at the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber 101 State Street W, Oldsmar for a jump start.
Sound hard? Well, Mary McCoy, Prism Plus Consulting, will take the mystery out of that and show you how to convert ideas and challenges into opportunities and business. Mary has a 30-year track record in the industry and is known nationally for her expertise in four key areas of business:
- Core Business Processes
- Regulatory and Compliance Practices
- The Expanding Role of Information Technology, and
- Project Management
Take advantage of the broad expertise of this excellent local resource and start 2017 off fast!!! Please register here, not mandatory but appreciated.
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Economy and Trade
Here are a couple articles to get the brain cells going on globalization and trade. In this article,
Localization Can Help America Win Around The World
, Jeffery Immelt, the Chairman and CEO of GE points out that global businesses like GE basically have to relocate some elements of production in buyer markets to get into the game with that country. On the other hand, he notes that our regulations and tax structure make that decision easier. Thus globalization is not the enemy but our policies need to be reviewed so we can retain the localization to make us a continuing and critical presence.
In, Globalization: Scapegoat or Scourge,
Urschi Schrieber, chair of a global management consulting firm. Supports the thought that globalization is not a scourge to American manufacturer but adds the perspective that we need to face decisions on the distribution of wealth within our economy as both globalization and technology change the nature and value of work.
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Here's an interesting and interactive chart on the state of the Florida economy as we head into 2017 with a new pro-business administration. The more you know the better prepared you can be for the ride. No matter what, it's likely to be bumpy for a bit.
These charts have been prepared by Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist for the Florida Chamber Foundation. Each chart is hyperlinked to more detailed data so you can drill down to suit your interests. Some decent signs include state sales tax revenues, the poverty rate and the high school graduation rate are all improving. But housing starts and sales are declining and the unemployment rate is showing a slight uptick. This link also includes access to performance metrics on the Florida Chambers six pillars: Talent Supply, Innovation, Infrastructure, Business Climate, Governance and Quality of Life.
Just click the title to open a treasure chest of well prepared and organized metrics.
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Here's an interesting composite of the Top 10 most read articles from Manufacturing.net. Three is them are safety related. Just click on the title to access.
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Training Corner
Hit several articles on skilled worker training and placement so decided to combine them. Lots of interesting thoughts in here: manufacturers impacted more by resignations than layoffs; will millennials step up to the plate for manufacturing; Hillsborough is aiming at making in difference in vocational and career oriented training; apprenticeships are changing to combine education, career readiness and open the door for young entrepreneurs; Amazon now trains workers in days rather than weeks; and, how does all this and advancing technology change the future of work. Some heady stuff that we need to deal with effectively. Check it out.
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TRADE Tools
Here's a list of tools and upcoming trade missions in the winter and spring. Read more... |
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We Do Round Tuits
Have anything that nags you routinely in your operation but doesn't q
uite get up the priority scale to make it go away
permanently?
Stuff that may cross some management lines and isn't quite worth the battle? These are irritants you never get around to. No more excuses, we're here to take them on.
Read on...
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| Things That Make You Go Hmmm????
Looks like a very interesting 2017 for manufacturing. 3-D printing, powder coating and plastics all have a predicted upside. E-Commerce and mobile devices are changing marketing practices. The Fed is already setting some landmines for the new administration and more. Read on...
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Time Savers
Here are links to additional information on various important topics
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Jobs Corner
Kick off 2017 by hiring some of the best developing talent in the region!
Huge
DAV Veterans Job Fair
Straz Center
Thursday January 12, 2017
11
am - 3 pm
Tampa Bay Internship Hiring Event
St. Petersburg College Epicenter
13805 58th Street N Clearwater
Tuesday January 24 2-4 pm
This internship targeted hiring event will showcase the brightest and most motivated young talent from local universities and post-secondary institutions to include University of South Florida, St. Petersburg College, University of South Florida St. Petersburg, University of Tampa, and many more!
Below is a variety of information on job seekers and employment opportunities:
Seeking
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Association Update
We appreciate those of you that have joined either the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce or the Upper Tampa Bay Manufacturers Association. We request that you consider formal membership at this point. We are attaching a brochure outlining the service activities we provide as well as an application form. We appreciate your consideration and support and look forward to advancing the cause of manufacturing in the Upper Tampa Bay in 2015 and beyond!
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| Manufacturers Association Resource Guide At the roundtable we heard many comments along the lines of 'I didn't know that', 'I wish I would have know that' and how do find out about that'. So we have developed a resource guide which will have a permanent spot on this newsletter to try and help out. This is a 'work in progress' so any suggestions on making it more robust and useful are welcome. Access the guide by clicking here. |
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January 28 Seminar
Pinellas Science Center
Discount to UTBMA Members
Register Here!
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| Why An Association ?
- We host nearly 20% of Florida Manufacturers
- Build and sustain a world class workforce
- Develop new markets, products and services
- Leverage state and federal grants and incentives
- Improve business practices
- We can be stronger together with a common voice
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| Who Is Involved?
- Manufacturers
- Manufacturers
- Manufacturers
- Key Elected Officials
- Florida Makes
- Regional Economic Development Agencies
- Regional Workforce Agencies
- Regional Colleges and Schools
- UTB Chamber
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| TRADE Partners Needed Our TRADE partner colleges need your help as in several capacities:
- Share your expertise
- Hire qualified employees and interns
- Encourage prospective students to explore a manufacturing career
You can make a difference!
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| Manufacturing Consultants Here are some links to local business consultants you may find useful. Prism Plus Consulting
Leadership Simplified Huttlin Associates Synapse-Sync |
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