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April 2024

THE BAMA BULLETIN

BAMA Awards STEM Fair Prizes

BAMA's Workforce Development Committee recently participated in STEM fairs in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties where we had the opportunity to engage with aspiring young minds and witness their innovative projects firsthand. 

 

Our committee members took on the role of judges, carefully evaluating the projects across various STEM disciplines. We were thoroughly impressed by the depth of understanding and the innovative solutions presented by these budding scientists and engineers.

 

After much deliberation and thoughtful consideration, we're proud to announce the winners of our STEM fair prizes. These talented students have demonstrated exceptional creativity, critical thinking, and dedication to their projects, and it's clear that they have bright futures ahead in the world of STEM.


Hillsborough County

  • Noah Steed
  • William Pflanzer

Pinellas County

  • Erin Glenn

Pasco County

  • Gray Lela
  • Johnny Stacy


Congratulations to all the winners and participants of the STEM fairs. We invite all members to meet these bright students at our Annual Awards Banquet on June 20th. Thank you to committee members, Pete Cirak, Danielly Orozco-Cole and Kevin Campos!



Pinellas County Winner


Erin Glenn

Hillsborough County Winner


William Pflanzer



BAMA UPCOMING EVENTS 2024

Lunch & Learn: State Tax Opportunities And Best Practice

May 14, 2024 11:30 AM

CLA Tampa office, 201 N. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 3360

Technology Roundtable: Automation, Robots, Cobots and Digital Twins

May 23, 2024 5:30 PM  

Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub

Manufacturing Member Welcome

June 03, 2024 9:00 AM

Virtual

Associate Member Welcome

June 03, 2024 10:00 AM

Virtual

BAMA Annual Awards Banquet

June 20, 2024, 5:00 PM  

Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

General Meeting and Plant Tour at Bausch + Lomb Pharmaceuticals

July 25, 2024, 3:00 PM  

8500 Hidden River pkwy, Tampa, FL 33637

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NOMINATIONS STILL OPEN

Nominations for BAMA's annual awards are officially open.This is your chance to shine the spotlight on outstanding companies and remarkable members within our association.

 

Do you know a company that has demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, or community impact? Or perhaps you've witnessed the dedication and excellence of a fellow member who deserves recognition for their contributions? Now is the time to nominate them for a BAMA award!


Please write in a nomination for each category. Winners will be announced at our Annual Awards Banquet on June 20, 2024.

Nominate Now!
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Members

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS



Eclipse Energy Systems


VOLT Lighting


Venadian Manufacturing


TriNu owder Coating


Lunex Power 


Jun Cyber


CIH Equipment Company

Eureka Energy Solutions



Cornerstone Financial Group


Our Children Have Rights .Org


Member of the Month

1. How long have you been a BAMA member? 

I have been a member since December 2022 


2. What do you like most about being a BAMA member?

It is amazing how many kinds of Manufacturing companies there are in our backyards, and learning something new on every tour.  I do get memorized watching robots and machines and how they work. 

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NEP 2024

Big Things Are Happening

As the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, there’s no place like NPE to build partnerships and find state-of-the-art solutions. Now, after a six-year hiatus, NPE2024 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. With all-new features like expanded education, next-level networking events and more, NPE2024 is the single source destination for everything needed to accelerate your business.


The Only Thing Missing Is You

Excitement for the return of NPE is growing and you can be there for free! In just 5 days, you will experience the latest innovations in plastics, materials and manufacturing designed to advance your business in one location.  

 

Secure a complimentary expo pass today!

Claim Your FREE Pass

IP Attaché Program


May 16, 2024

9:00 AM-10:30 AM

University of Central Florida

Digital Learning Center

12351 Research Parkway

Rooms DLC 136 A&B

Orlando, FL 32826



Join us for a discussion with the IP Attachés of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn about protecting and enforcing intellectual property internationally, and the commercial and export considerations concerning IP-reliant products. Hear their informed viewpoints from the field. Register here: https://cvent.me/kZ8okQ

 

Background:


As part of their ongoing outreach to U.S. stakeholders, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché Program will be in the Orlando region the week of May 15th. This roundtable will include IP Attachés based in Brussels, Brazil, India and China, as well as the Acting Director for the IP Attaché Program.

 

IP Attachés are U.S. diplomats assigned to U.S. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad. They provide free services to U.S. IP rightsholders. Attachés work to improve IP systems internationally by working with foreign agencies and courts, and directly assisting U.S. stakeholders by providing information and helping them to navigate foreign laws and regulations.


For more information, please see here: IP Attaché Program | USPTO.  

Pathways to Career Opportunity Grant

FloridaMakes has joined forces with Orion Talent to leverage DOD's SkillBridge program to reach, recruit, train, and connect military servicemembers with participating Florida manufacturers. This is a grant-funded program and it's "at no cost" for participating manufacturers. During the training, participants earn an industry-recognized credential, either the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) or the Certified Production Technician (CPT), once they transition to employment they continue training in one of two registered apprenticeship occupations:


· Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT)

· Quality Control Technician (QT)

                                   

You can find more information on the program and learn how to participate at FloridaMakes Pathways to Career Opportunity Grant

Unlocking Florida's Sales Tax Exemption for Electricity Usage

Manufacturers operating in Florida can take advantage of a special opportunity: a sales tax exemption on electricity usage as outlined in Sections 212.08(7)(ff), F.S.. This program, in collaboration with your electricity provider, is designed to bolster manufacturing businesses by offering partial or complete exemptions on sales tax related to their electricity consumption.


Learn More

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

Fill out the survey below to be featured here!

Spotlight Survey

RECENT EVENTS

Manufacturing Momentum:

Leverging Risk & Cashflow



BKS Partners and Mobilization Funding educated our members on ways to protect and guard your assets/cashflow, how cashflow management can be used as a tool to impact your margins and ability to scale. and How insurance & cashflow management can be used as revenue generators.

Florida Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show!

Had an amazing experience making new connections and strengthening existing ones at the Florida Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show!

General Meeting and Tour of Polypack

Our April General Meeting & Plant Tour was held at Polypack and the The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas County.


It was interesting learning about the precision engineering of shrink wrap and the intricate processes behind cardboard packaging, our tour showcased Polypack's dedication to quality and innovation. The evening concluded with a reception in the impressive car museum.


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.

THANK YOU CORPORATE SPONSORS

Take a moment to learn more about our annual sponsors by visiting their websites.

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSORS:

SILVER SPONSORS:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

Heartland Payroll & Merchant Services


Assured Partners


PuzzleHR


Check Before Hire LLC


Omnia Group


NC-RGC


Expense Reduction Analysts


Hyde Park Capital Advisors, LLC


JMWilliams Contractors


AMNI


Future State Engineering


ActionCOACH Tampa Bay


Green Earth Commercial Contracting


Human Potential Healthcare


Mobilization Funding II, LLC

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