Magazine

Michigan Manufacturing Insight is a high quality, four-color, glossy magazine published bimonthly for the members of the MMA. It reaches decision makers at approximately 2,300 member companies. The magazine focuses on issues and trends important to the manufacturing community, as well as spotlighting manufacturing companies and achievements in our state.

Advertising in this publication places you in front of over 6,000 subscribers. Many of these copies get passed on to other manufacturing executives or placed in corporate lobbies where they are read by other industry personnel. Michigan Manufacturing Insight magazine is also distributed at seminars, events and other MMA meetings, broadening your reach well beyond the mailing distribution.

• Distributed bimonthly
• 6,000+ subscribers
• Over 75 percent high-ranking individuals

e-Newsletters

MMA offers timely news updates through our e-Newsletters.

Capitol Report: Delivers concise reports of the week’s legislative, regulatory and judicial developments at the state and federal levels. Distributed each Friday when the Legislature is in session.

• Distributed weekly on Friday
• More than 1,000 subscribers
• Over 80 percent high-ranking individuals

Regulatory Report: This bimonthly publication covers regulatory issues including human resource and environmental developments that may impact the industry.

• Distributed bimonthly
• More than 900 subscribers
• Over 75 percent high-ranking individuals

“Resources & Tools” for the Growing Manufacturer: Practical news and information to support small business operations. Topics covered include human resources, benefits, services and resources.

• Distributed bimonthly

• More than 1,000 subscribers
• Over 75 percent high-ranking individuals

The majority of members receiving our publications are high-ranking individuals, such as CEO’s, CFO’s, Controllers, Directors, Presidents, VP’s, Owners, Plant Managers and HR Managers.

Michigan Manufacturing Week

Every year MMA celebrates manufacturing the second week of May, designated as Michigan Manufacturing Week. Here is a summary of events:

MMA CEO & Executive Forum

The annual MMA CEO & Executive Forum is the premier event of MMA’s Michigan Manufacturing Week. The Forum brings manufacturing owners, presidents, CEOs and other executives together with industry experts to discuss critical topics that impact their company’s success. Participants hear from business leaders who share their stories of success and discuss strategies to remain competitive in the ever-changing global marketplace.

Part of the MMA CEO & Executive Forum is the presentation of the John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year (MMY) awards. This program is the only Michigan-based competition dedicated to honoring individuals involved in manufacturing who make a positive impact on their communities. improve the quality of life for Michigan citizens and for the manufacturing industry.

MMA Legislative & Executive Reception  

The MMA Legislative & Executive Reception, immediately following the CEO & Executive Forum, allows manufacturing leaders to meet and network with state government officials. Additionally, MMA honors lawmakers who have made significant contributions to the success of manufacturing in Michigan with the Manufacturing Advocate of the Year Award and the House and Senate Legislators of the Year Awards.

Regional Meetings

MMA holds regional meetings around the state to discuss business issues manufacturers are facing. A speaker may be brought in and manufacturers are given time to discuss current concerns and share opportunities available.

Some of these meetings allow for sponsorship opportunities. For more information contact Louann Ticnor, Seminar & Event Specialist at 517-487-8531 or via email at ticnor@mma-net.org.

Other Events

From time to time MMA holds other manufacturing events, like our 2012 Manufacturing Talent Summit which had over 200 attendees. These events typically have sponsorship opportunities available.