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Video Commentary

MMA is proud to offer innovative news platforms to better serve the growing needs of members. The MMA video advocacy updates provide the Association an additional outlet to educate interested parties about the organization’s efforts to strengthen Michigan’s manufacturing community.

Click on the thumbnails below to view video commentaries from key MMA staff on YouTube.

thumbnail of MMA MMA President and CEO John MacIlroy commentaryJohn “Mac” MacIlory, MMA president and CEO, highlighting the Association’s dedication to fostering an improved business climate for Michigan’s manufacturing community.

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thumbnail of MMA Vice President of Government Affairs Chuck Hadden video commentaryChuck Hadden, MMA vice president of government affairs, discussing MMA’s involvement in the ongoing negotiations regarding the adoption of comprehensive energy policy reform in Michigan.

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thumbnail of MMA Vice Director of Regulatory Affairs Mike Johnston on video commentaryMike Johnston, MMA director of regulatory affairs, commenting on the State’s efforts to implement mercury regulations more stringent than federal standards, which would be a serious roadblock to economic development in Michigan.

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thumbnail of MMA Director of Education and Employment Relations Amy Shaw video commentaryAmy Shaw, MMA director of education and employment relations, reporting on MMA’s ongoing work to block the approval of costly and onerous state-based ergonomic standards.

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thumbnail of MMA Vice President of Government Affairs Chuck Hadden video commentaryChuck Hadden, MMA vice president of government affairs, commenting on MMA’s plans to advocate for reforms to the Michigan Business Tax (MBT).

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thumbnail of MMA Director of Education and Employment Relations Amy Shaw video commentaryAmy Shaw, MMA director of education and employment relations, highlights the Association’s efforts to fight off costly health care mandates on employers during 2008.

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thumbnail of MMA Vice Director of Regulatory Affairs Mike Johnston on video commentaryMike Johnston, MMA director of regulatory affairs, reporting on the Association’s battle to end the practice of piling on additional costs to manufacturers via excessive fees.

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Manufacturers’ Blog

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America’s Business with Mike Hambrick

Dive deeply into the issues that shape manufacturing in the United States and abroad, with focus on topics that matter most to those who make America’s products and to the people who buy them.

How do I become a member of an Advisory Committee?

Contact Shirley Enright in the government affairs office at 800-253-9039 ext. 552 or 517-487-8552.

Who sits on the Advisory Committees?

All members are welcome to join a committee and share their input.

How is MMA’s legislative policy developed?

The members of the MMA Advisory Committees develop the legislative policy. They are closest to the issue, many dealing directly with the effects of the legislation or regulation. Once the committee develops policy, the government affairs staff works to implement it.

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