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Webinar: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reshapes R&D and Tax Strategy for Manufacturers

August 13, 2025 96
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing how manufacturers approach R&D deductions, facility investments, and interest expense rules. These updates could mean real tax savings — or missed opportunities. Watch MMA’s Mike Johnston and Maner Costerisan’s Matt Latham give a clear, actionable overview of how OBBBA impacts Michigan’s manufacturing businesses, with specific focus on R&D tax credits and compliance changes.
Agentic Commerce Is Coming to B2B: Are You Ready for the Shift?

August 12, 2025 384
For distributors and manufacturers, this evolution to autonomous AI agents is both a challenge and a massive opportunity. If your systems and product data aren’t accessible to these new interfaces, you’ll be invisible. But if you get on board soon, you’ll gain first-mover advantages in speed, automation and discoverability across a new generation of intelligent buyer interfaces.
Chelsea Milling Company: Evolving the Workplace into a Place of Personal and Professional Development

August 11, 2025 154
“JIFFY” Mix, the iconic brand born from Chelsea Milling Company (CMC), is known for its beloved corn muffin mix in the “little blue box.” “JIFFY” Mix is often at the scene of birthdays and holiday celebrations — inciting memories of comfort, togetherness and joyful moments.. Born and bred in Chelsea, Chelsea Milling Company is not just a place to work — it has been cleverly designed as the place where people come to grow, personally and professionally.
Prometis Partners: Exit Planning Strategies Capitalize on Long-Term Value

August 11, 2025 108
Manufacturers who wish to retire, sell their businesses or transfer ownership should begin exit planning five years prior to the transition. MMA partner Prometis Partners helps MMA members ask the right questions and prepare.
Industry Member Spotlight: United States Gypsum

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Interview with Sarah Messa, Plant Manager at United States Gypsum (USG) River Rouge.