December 2023

THE BAMA BULLETIN

Upcoming Events!

The Art and Science of Hiring

January 17, 2024

11:30 AM

The Portico Café, 1001 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Clay Shoot Fundraiser 2024

January 26, 2024

8:00 AM

Tampa Bay, Sporting Clays,10514 Ehren Cutoff, Land O Lakes, FL

BAMA Leadership Conference 2024

February 24, 2024

8:00 AM

Hillsborough Community College Brandon Campus, 10451 Nancy Watkins Drive Tampa, FL 33619

South Pinellas County College & Career Fair

February 27, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

PTC, 901 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL

General Meeting and Plant Tour at NewSouth Window Solutions

February 29, 2024

10:45 AM

10741 Crossroads Commerce Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610

Florida Manufacturing Days 2024

Members of the Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy Council participate annually in the Florida Manufacturing Days in Tallahassee and Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The purpose of these events is for manufacturers to meet with their legislators to discuss and advocate for manufacturing related issues. They are great opportunities to network with legislators, colleagues and peers, and to learn more about the legislative process.

In January 2023, the Council celebrated Florida Manufacturing Days in Tallahassee with a delegation of nearly 50 manufacturing stakeholders. During event, attendees met with over 60 legislators. In March 2023, members of the Council traveled to Washington, D.C. for Hill Day to meet with Florida's congressional offices to highlight the importance of the MEP program to providing vital technology-based services to small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Delegates met with 16 Florida legislators, including both Senate offices.

Participation in Florida Manufacturing Days is exclusive for members of the Council. Joining is free, please contact events@floridamakes.com for more information.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

BAMA'S BEST

Ask An Expert

The BAMA “Ask an Expert” program provides your organization with the opportunity to have a pro bono conversation with an experienced professional for up to an hour.

THE PROCESS

Log In to your BAMA membership account to access the webpage. Email the BAMA Business Partner you wish to set up a meeting with.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Ask an Expert consulting sessions are up to 60 minutes.

Sessions are via Zoom call or in person.

Be flexible in your scheduling.

These Calls Can

Address questions or issues you have about the management of your nonprofit

Provide advice to help you better understand the scope of your project

Offer an opportunity to clarify and prioritize specific organizational issues

Refer you to resources and help you assess what you need to do to get the work done

Attention Experts: BAMA is always looking to add new experts to our roster not only to answer the hard questions but to do webinars and workshops, provide content for the BAMA newsletter and provide advice and guidance to our members. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the program. admin@bama-fl.org, subject, “BAMA’s Best”.

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MEMBERS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Manufacturers:

Automated Industrial Machinery

Space Machine & Engineering Corp.

Mastry's Brewing Co.

American Tool and Mold

Koozie Group

Freedom Metal Finishing

RSM International, Inc.

West Florida Precision Machine

Associates:

Tampa Compressor

Help us welcome...

BAMA's New Administrative Assistant!

Do you want your company to be the next Member of the Month???

Fill out the survey below to be featured here!

Spotlight Survey

BAMA BENFITS AFFINITY PROGRAM

As a BAMA manufacturing member, you and all of your employees receive discounts through our BAMA Benefits program. Associate Companies receive discounts for three members. Log into the BAMA website and visit https://www.bama-fl.org/BAMA-Benefits to access the program.

Discounts available for:

Hotel Engine Hotel Room Rentals
Enterprise and National Car Rentals
UPS Shipping
The GE Appliances Store
Lenovo
ODP Business Solutions™

**Wage survey submissions have been collected, and the information is being collated. Participants will be receiving the report in January.**

BAMA BENEFITS

REFER A MEMBER

Do you know a leader in manufacturing who could benefit by being part of our association? Membership in a manufacturing association offers so many benefits and will keep members knowledgeable about important, ever-changing issues, trends, and legislation within the industry. The most popular benefit our members rave about is our networking events and tours at local manufacturing facilities. The best part is, over 70% of the attendance at these events is made up of other manufacturers who share best practices and strategies that are working for them.

REFER A MEMBER

THE MANUFACTURING NEWS

Veterans Metal Makes the Cover Story!

Tampa Bay manufacturers Jabil, Koozie Group and more embrace change, collaboration

RECENT EVENTS

Enjoyed the company and conversation at the BAMA Board Holiday dinner at the Rusty Pelican Tampa. A good time was had by all!

What an amazing day we had at Trademark Metals Recycling! Our members got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of scrap metal recycling.

Thank You for making our Holiday Open House a success! What an incredible day it was at the BAMA and RJ Manufacturing’s Holiday Open House! We're overwhelmed with gratitude for each and every one of you who joined us.

We had a great time at the 2023 Workforce Development Summit presented by TECO Energy and hosted by Workforce Development Partners in partnership with Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County School District.

We had an absolute blast at the Lightning game for Manufacturers Night with the Tampa Bay Lightning! Networking with fellow members of BAMA, Sarasota-Manatee Manufacturers Association, and Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association, in the exclusive Tampa Bay Club Level Rooftop before the game is an unforgettable experience.

Exciting Day of Discovery with Marchman Commercial Art Class Students! The Marchman commercial arts students had the incredible opportunity to tour Southlake Signs Tampa, and it was an unforgettable experience!

Supporting, Promoting, and Inspiring Women in Manufacturing

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is a national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It provides year-round support to more than 23,000 individual members representing more than 2,800 manufacturing companies from 50 U.S. states and 50 countries. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function—from production to the C-suite.

Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector.

WiM is led by its Founder and President Allison Grealis. She also is president of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation, the non-profit arm of WiM, which provides effective and affordable educational opportunities for women who hold positions in the manufacturing industry.

Watch the video below where Allison will provide an insightful overview of the association and share the many advantages of becoming a WiM member.

JOB POSTINGS

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the manufacturing industry with ongoing opportunity for career growth and a competitive salary follow our job board.

As a BAMA member, you are able to post job openings by logging into your online BAMA account, navigating to the job posting page and clicking "Add Post".

You can also email the job description along with complete contact info to admin@bama-fl.org. Please include any preferred certifications for the job and instructions on how applicants can apply.

If not a member of BAMA, please consider joining - here is a link to our application.

We need your feedback!

Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater is seeking to modernize their EDM Training Center to accurately reflect the equipment found in Tampa Bay manufacturing facilities. They are opening the floor for feedback.

Their existing trainers include two Hansvedt SM-150B ram EDM systems with a 30-amp, 150B power supply and dielectric oil. This machine flaunts a 13" X 5" platen and a 24" X 16" X 11.5" tank.

Additionally, their facility houses a Hansvedt model DS-2, characterized by a 7.5x11.5" Workpiece Rail, 18x27x6” Workpiece Dimensions, and the capacity to accommodate a maximum workpiece weight of 300lb. The Wire Diameter Range spans .004 to .014", while the 3 phase Dielectric System Reservoir can hold 40 US gallons.

Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater is excited about staying on the cutting edge and ensuring their students hone their skills on state-of-the-art equipment.

If you have insights or suggestions on the equipment needed,

please contact Carson Bowman at bowmanca@pcsb.org.

2024 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award Nominations

Time is running short for your nominations for the prestigious 2024 Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence (SMBE) Award.

Nominate today! Please consider nominating your deserving suppliers, customers, or partners for the 2024 SMBE award. We are accepting nominations through Friday, December 22, 2023.

Thank you to all who have already nominated.

Use the short and simple online Nomination Form,

or reply in email… identify yourself, and send the following information:

-Nominee Company Name, Contact person, and Email address.

NO nominee write-ups are required.

Eligibility: All manufacturers with production facilities in Florida or Georgia. Membership in any Association or group is NOT required.

We will announce your nomination to the nominee. The process is further described in the attached document.

The award recipients will be announced around May 1, 2024.

Awards will be made at the 32nd Annual Sterling Award Banquet on May 31, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Orlando.

Please feel free to contact Phil anytime should you have any questions regarding the SMBE Award process:

Phil Centonze, (954) 684-2642

SMBEA@TheSterlingCouncil.org or