Chris Holman catches up with John J. Walsh, President & CEO, MMA, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Lansing, MI, for a periodic update.
To watch John and Chris’ discussion, please click play on the YouTube Video below:
September and October have been a series of celebrations for Manufacturing in Michigan, please remind us of all that has gone on!
Those celebrations culminate with your Annual Dinner tonight, please share a rundown of that event.
How has the summer and early fall been for your association and membership?
Are there any special projects underway to tackle the talent issue?
Thousands of votes were cast for the “Coolest Things Made in Michigan” people’s choice award.
Join MMA for the 2021 MFG Excellence Awards on Thursday, November 4, to see which Michigan-made product will win the coveted title of Michigan’s “Coolest Thing.”
2021 “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” Top 10 Finalists
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3590 Towable Drum
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OberonBell’s BreweryKalamazoo |
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The ReceptorDB Delivery SolutionsChina Twp |
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The Mayfield AdapterDomico Med-DeviceFenton |
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Duperon Dual Auger SystemDuperon CorporationSaginaw |
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World’s Largest Hydraulic
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Michigan Cherry BBQ
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Magliner Motorized U-BoatMagline, Inc.Standish |
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The NuStep UE8, Upper Body ErgometerNuStep, LLC • Ann Arbor |
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GRIDCOOLER® Keel CoolerR.W. Fernstrum & Company • Menominee |
Join MMA!
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Radisson Hotel Lansing
at the Capitol
111 N Grand Avenue, Lansing
Black-Tie Preferred
Pricing
$175/person for MMA Industry & Associate Members
$275/person for MMA Insurance and Future members
$1,200 for a table of eight
Commitment to a Safe,
Healthy and Successful Event
The 2021 MFG Excellence Awards will adhere to all applicable safety guidelines including social distancing and enhanced sanitization
Celebrate the Best of Michigan Manufacturing
Manufacturers have continued to prove they are the backbone of our state and across the country by setting examples for perseverance and innovative leadership.
Join MMA President & CEO John Walsh and 2019 MFG Woman of the Year and PTM Corporation President, CEO, and Co-owner Donna Russell-Kuhr as we hear stories of leadership, innovation, and more at the 2021 MFG Excellence Awards on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol.