Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association

10/14/2026

What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out to the M3A Annual Meeting yesterday at Great Hall. It was exactly what ‘stronger together’ looks like in person.

Huge thanks to our panelists for digging into the real conversations about the future of manufacturing in Mid-Michigan: Patrick Curry Fullerton Tool Company, Bill Henderson Aircraft Precision Products, Josh Little Bay-Arenac ISD, John Walsh Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Kelly Wehner Case Systems Inc. And thank you to our moderator, Elizabeth Taylor, for keeping the discussion sharp and the questions coming.

A shout out as well to Mike Johnston Michigan Manufacturers Association for walking us through the latest on the legislative front and giving us insights on the upcoming election.

We also want to recognize the schools who brought their Career & Technical Education programs to showcase what the next generation of manufacturing talent is already building. You are all truly extraordinary! Thank you to Bay-Arenac ISD, Mid Michigan College, Clare-Gladwin CTE, Saginaw County CTE , Delta College, Gratiot-Isabella RESD, and Midland County Educational Service Agency.

And none of this happens without our Visionary sponsor, Isabella Bank. Thank you for powering the program.

More photos and highlights coming soon courtesy of some awesome students at Bay-Arenac ISD. See you at the next one!

10/01/2026

M3A members, a quick question for you: if I asked everyone on your leadership team where the business needs to be by the end of 2027, would they all give me the same answer?

If you hesitated, this workshop is for you.

On October 27, Certified EOS Implementers Joe Stewart and Andrew Wiess are leading a hands-on morning for owners and leadership teams. You'll leave with practical tools to get aligned, solve the issues that keep coming back, and actually execute your plan next year instead of just writing one.

I've seen what happens when a team gets on the same page. Meetings get shorter. Decisions get faster. People know what they own. That's what this is about.

📅 Tuesday, October 27 | 8:30am to 12:30pm
📍 CMURC, Midland

Grab your leadership team and come join us. Register now at: themmma.org

10/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the M3A Women in Manufacturing Lunch & Learn! 💛

A huge thank you to our panelists for sharing real stories and honest advice:

Allison Bell, HR Manager, Corning Incorporated
Amy Cole, Talent and Development Manager, Fullerton Tool Company
Delaney McKinley, Executive Vice President of Operations, Michigan Manufacturers Association
Kelli White, Nexteer Automotive
Samantha Taylor, Product Manager, Amigo Mobility
Wendy Groll, Vice President of Operations, Dale Carnegie Training of Mid & Northern Michigan

From mentorship that actually works, to building a manufacturing career without burning out, to the opportunities growing right here in Mid-Michigan, you gave everyone in the room something to take back to their teams.

And thank you to every attendee who showed up, asked great questions, and made new connections. This is what Mid-Michigan manufacturing looks like: strong, supportive, and growing together.

Stay tuned for what’s next!

09/25/2026

Don't miss our upcoming events! Join us for learning and networking!

Email from Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association   Upcoming Events We’re adding a quick Upcoming Events email on the weeks we don’t send Built Together. It’s an easy way to see what’s coming up at M3

09/25/2026

Welcome to the newest members of the M3A community!!

Dale Carnegie Training of Mid & Northern Michigan, Automated Logistics Systems, Bill's Custom Fab, ZENTX Media Group, Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce, and Federal Broach & Machine all joined in August. Glad to have you.

Not a member yet? Manufacturers with 20 or fewer employees get 50% off their first year in 2026.

Best practice tours, Special Interest Groups, workforce partnerships, grant navigation, and a room full of people who understand what you do. More details at themmma.org.

09/24/2026

Join us for a tour of Nexteer Automotive on Oct 29! Limited spots available!

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Email from Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association   Q4 Best Practice Tour: Nexteer Automotive Our Q4 Best Practice Tour is set, and it's a good one! On Thursday, October 29th, Nexteer Automotive is op

09/24/2026

A little member appreciation for Avalon & Tahoe Pontoons! 👏

They consistently support the M3A, and we love seeing how they invest in their people. Team members are taking part in our Leadership Impact Program, and several more will join us at next week’s Women in Manufacturing Lunch & Learn.

Thank you, Avalon & Tahoe, for supporting this manufacturing community and giving your team opportunities to learn, connect, and grow!

09/23/2026

Join us on October 13, 2026, for an insightful panel discussion featuring industry experts from various fields, along with a crucial legislative update from MMA. This event is an excellent opportunity for networking and professional development. Register now as seats are limited!

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Email from Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association   Meet the Panelists: Patrick Curry Fullerton Tool Bill Henderson Aircraft Precision Josh Little Bay Arenac ISD John Walsh MMA Kelly Wehner Case S

09/23/2026

Two Special Interest Groups meet tomorrow.

Education SIG at 8:30 AM. HR SIG at 12:00 PM. Both are member-led and built around what you're actually dealing with: talent pipelines, hiring, retention, and what's working at other plants.

Members can register through the portal. Not in a SIG yet? This is a good week to try one.

themmma.org

09/21/2026

Real talk from women leading Mid-Michigan manufacturing.

Tuesday, September 29 at Amigo Mobility: the Women in Manufacturing Lunch & Learn Panel. A Panel of Mid-Michigan companies will talk on mentorship, building a career without burning out, and what this region offers women right now.

Lunch at 12:00, panel at 12:30, done by 1:30. $20 for registered portal members, $30 for non-registered.

Women in Manufacturing: Lunch & LearnReal stories from women leading across Mid-Michigan manufacturing. Join M3A for a lunch and learn featuring five women leading across Michigan manufacturing: Allison Bell, HR Manager at Corning Incorporated; Amy Cole, Talent and Development Manager at Fullerton ...