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MMA Policy Agenda

We are halfway through the 2011/2012 legislative session and, despite substantial progress on MMA’s 2011 Legislative & Regulatory Agenda, the work is not yet complete. There are a number of important issues that MMA’s advocacy team will be diligently working on this year, starting with our top priority — outlined in the 2012 Legislative & Regulatory Priorities.

MMA staff “Support the Mitten” by showing off their cozy, fleece-lined, Michigan mittens. Members can win a pair of mittens by visiting and "Like"ing the MMA Facebook page. Get details.
 

MMA Partners with MEDC
for Regional Meetings



MMA has partnered with the MEDC to bring manufacturers more information and greater networking opportunities. The first round of meetings are focused on how you can obtain money for export activity. Click here for dates, locations, and to learn more.

Latest MMA News
Michigan Veterans Face 30 Percent Unemployment
An agenda item for Governor Snyder and a primary concern for many veterans groups, tackling veteran unemployment is said to be at 30 percent for Michigan vets, significantly higher than the national average for veterans of 11.5 percent. A workgroup has convened to look at veterans' issues, and has a sub-group looking specifically on employment.
JAMA Launches Challenge of Excellence Program
In response to the decreasing number of manufacturing facilities in Jackson, the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has launched the Challenge of Excellence Program. The new program to help Jackson area manufacturers determine how well they are performing in the industry that includes a benchmarking questionnaire.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business in Lansing May 3
Each year, leaders in business and government gather together to honor and celebrate entrepreneurs growing Michigan companies through the Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) award. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Lansing Center.
Merger Will Make Ann Arbor Company 6th Largest Book Manufacturer
MMA Member Company and leading book manufacturer Edwards Brothers, Inc. has announced its merger with fellow book manufacturer Malloy Inc. The two companies will form a new company, Edwards Brothers Malloy.
 

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