Navigating Michigan’s New Earned Sick Time Act
To help manufacturers understand the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), join MMA President & CEO John Walsh and MMA Director of Employment Policy Dave Worthams for insights into the recent changes and future enforcement during a Networking Lunch and Learn. Secure your spot today and ensure your business is prepared for the upcoming changes.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Grand River Brewery, Jackson
Enhance Your Supply Chain with MMA, CAMC, GLBMA and JAMA
Join MMA, the Capital Area Manufacturing Council (CAMC), Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association (GLBMA) and Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA) for a robust discussion on supply chain and how manufacturers are being affected.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, Jackson
Golf Classics
Support a strong manufacturing future at MMA’s annual golf outings. Save the date for two member-exclusive MMA-PAC Winter Golf Classics at state-of-the-art X-Golf indoor facilities in Grand Rapids and Novi.
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Friday, February 21, 2025
X-Golf Grand Rapids
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Friday, March 7, 2025
X-Golf Novi
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MMA Operations Conference
The annual Operations Conference provides actionable solutions to operational challenges for Michigan manufacturers. This powerful annual event offers proven strategies, tools and best practices in the areas of talent recruitment, employee retention and engagement, leadership, technology developments and human resources. See highlights from the 2024 Operations Conference and save the date for the 2025 Conference on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at The Lansing Center.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Lansing Center
MMA Legislative Day
Connects manufacturing leaders, legislative decisionmakers and regulatory officials for hands-on lobbying experience. The 2024 event held April 30 in downtown Lansing was a well-attended and well-received event featuring policymakers, manufacturing leaders and more. See highlights from the 2024 Legislative Day and save the date for the 2025 event in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
MMA Headquarters and Capitol Complex, Lansing
MMA Workforce Solutions Summit
Companies and communities around the state are taking groundbreaking collaborative action to ensure resilience and success in the face of challenges and opportunities. In 2025, a statewide summit will bring stakeholders together to share stories and resources to tackle your workforce issues. Check out the highlights of the 2024 regional Workforce Solutions meetings and save the date to join us Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Grand Rapids for the Workforce Solutions Summit.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Grand Rapids
Clearing the Air Conference
The annual Clearing the Air, held every spring, keeps members informed on urgent air regulatory issues with MMA and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan bringing together leading professionals from government, industry, advocacy groups and the legal profession. Check out the highlights of the sold-out 2024 event held on April 9 in Lansing.
Manufacturing Excellence Awards
The annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards celebrates the leaders, companies and products pushing manufacturing forward. The 2024 Award winners were honored in November at a well-attended ceremony. It’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards — nominations open Spring 2025.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Lansing Center
MFG Day
Annual National MFG Day is a great opportunity to share our industry with your community. Over the past several years this program has grown exponentially to host facility tours all across the country.
Save the Date: October 3, 2025