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MMA is the premier advocate and solutions provider for Michigan’s manufacturing community. Contact MMA’s Delaney McKinley, at 517-487-8530 or mckinley@mimfg.org, to find the right team member to comment on manufacturing issues.

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  • Top 10 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan Nominees Announced

    September 18, 2025    139

    MMA) has officially announced this year’s Top 10 Coolest Thing Made in Michigan nominees, after thousands of votes were cast during Round 1 of people's choice voting. This year’s Top 10 nominees highlight the innovation, creativity and craftsmanship that define Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
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  • Building the Manufacturing Mind: Turning Curiosity Into Careers

    September 15, 2025    193

    Manufacturing today faces a challenge bigger than technology or supply chains — it’s about people. The future depends on how well we cultivate the mindsets of young learners who may one day become our technicians, trades workers and innovators
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  • Why Tech Talent and Manufacturing Need Each Other Right Now

    September 15, 2025    204

    Recent tech industry layoffs have left a deep pool of highly skilled professionals looking for their next opportunity. At the same time, manufacturers across the U.S. are striving to modernize their operations but struggling to find the talent to do it. This convergence creates a rare moment of mutual benefit.
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  • Health Care Affordability: A Growing Threat to Michigan Employers

    September 15, 2025    200

    For more than a century, Michigan’s manufacturing sector has been a driving force behind our state’s economy. Today, rising health care costs are slowing the gears of profit and progress, and making it harder for manufacturers and other businesses to stay competitive.
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  • Retaining Manufacturing Personnel with Practical Solutions

    September 15, 2025    185

    You can boost employee retention by focusing on three key areas: providing clarity, supporting managers and offering opportunities for growth. These are the things employees value most — reasons to stay with your company.
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