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
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 sold-out 2025 Operations Conference and save the date for the 2026 Conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at The Lansing Center.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Lansing Center
MMA Legislative Day
Connects manufacturing leaders, legislative decisionmakers and regulatory officials for hands-on lobbying experience. The May 2025 event in downtown Lansing was well-attended, well-received and featured Former Governor John Engler, LEO Deputy Director Sean Egan, policymakers, manufacturing leaders and more. See highlights from the 2025 Legislative Day and save the date for the 2026 event in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
MMA Headquarters and Capitol Complex, Lansing
MMA Workforce Solutions Summit
Building on years of advocating for talent resources for Michigan manufacturers, the MMA Workforce Solutions Summit will explore how employers can develop resilient talent pipelines, cultivate collaborative networks and support a thriving workforce ecosystem. Join us for a full day event dedicated to strengthening Michigan’s manufacturing workforce through engaging discussions, tailored breakout sessions and actionable strategies.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
FireKeepers Casino Hotel, Battle Creek
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 2025 event highlights and watch for details about next year’s event.
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