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ICYMI! Thanks to South Florida Business Journal for highlighting the manufacturing sector in South Florida. South Florida Manufacturers Association executive director Matthew Rocco and FloridaMakes CEO Kevin Carr were honored to be featured! Read on for article highlights! ⬇️

🏭 MILESTONE ALERT: Florida Manufacturing Jobs at Highest Level Since 2002! 🏭 Thrilled to see Florida's manufacturing sector reaching new heights with 432,000 jobs - the highest in over two decades! As a proud partner to manufacturers across the Sunshine State, we're excited to be part of this incredible growth story. FloridaCommerce released these new stats that are worth celebrating: 🔹 1,400 new manufacturing jobs added in February alone 🔹 4 consecutive months of sector growth 🔹 32% increase in manufacturing establishments since 2019 🔹 55 out of 58 months of job growth since May 2020 Florida has become the premier destination for manufacturing with 27,310 establishments now calling the state home. This remarkable growth showcases the strength and resilience of Florida's economy and the manufacturing industry's vital contribution. At FloridaMakes, we remain committed to supporting these manufacturers with our services as they continue to innovate and expand across the state. The future of American manufacturing is being built right here in Florida! 🌴 Read complete press release at link in comments 🔗 #FloridaManufacturing #EconomicGrowth #ManufacturingJobs #MadeInFlorida

The Employer of Choice assessment portal is now OPEN for Florida manufacturers! If you're looking to attract and retain skilled talent, reduce turnover, and strengthen your workforce strategy—this no-cost tool is for you. By participating, you'll: ➜ Benchmark your company’s practices against industry standards ➜ Gain insights to improve recruitment, retention, and engagement ➜ Track your progress year over year ➜ Be recognized for your commitment to building a quality workplace ✔️ Start the assessment today: [ https://lnkd.in/evEDj6UY ] 📅 Want to learn more first? Join us on April 25 to hear directly from manufacturers already using the tool: Register for the Webinar https://lnkd.in/eSKszjvd Let’s build manufacturing workplaces where people want to stay and grow.

🔒 Don't Miss Part 2! Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Manufacturers Continues Feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity requirements for your manufacturing business? Our first webinar was just the beginning! Join us for Part 2 where we'll move from concepts to concrete action. Cyber Florida at USF: The Florida Center for Cybersecurity experts will be leading the conversation! 💡 FloridaMakes Webinar: Cybersecurity Fundamentals 2.0 📅 April 11, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET In this follow-up session, we'll help you: 🛡️ Develop a simple, practical roadmap to defend against cyber threats 📋 Navigate CMMC compliance for DoD contractors 💰 Access NO COST resources and assessments available to Florida companies ❓ Get answers in our extended Q&A session If you're a #Florida manufacturer, especially in the defense supply chain, this is your opportunity to turn cybersecurity from a headache into a competitive advantage! Register today at Link 🔗 in Comments #Cybersecurity #FloridaManufacturing Bryan Langley Andrew Seely Ruth Buchanan Connor Hlywa Patricia Velez Michael Aller Jolee Martin

Our Team is at eMerge Americas 2025! 🚀 FloridaMakes' own Michael Aller made a significant impact at The Premier Global Tech Conference In #Miami today! 🌴 🧑💻 eMerge Americas continues to be the cornerstone event where technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship converge. Highlights included productive meetings with Jessica Tenney, MBA Director of FL Apex Accelerator, and TJ Villamil, VP of Business Development for #emergeAmericas, where they connected on strategic initiatives that will drive our supplier ecosystem forward. This conference reinforces Miami's position as a critical gateway to the Americas and beyond. We're inspired by how eMerge Americas continues to bridge divides while fueling innovation and building a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive tech ecosystem. Looking forward to implementing the insights and connections gained to accelerate our supplier development program and contribute to this thriving global tech community! #EmergeAmericas #MiamiTech #TechInnovation #SupplierDevelopment

🔥Forge your future in manufacturing! Tampa's premier hiring event has the blueprint for success! Registration is open now ⬇️

🏆 LAST CHANCE: FLATE's Most Innovative Manufacturing Month Student Event Award - Nominations Close March 28! ⏰🏆 🔍 Are you or someone you know creating innovative ways to connect students with manufacturing careers? The Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE) is still accepting nominations for its Most Innovative Manufacturing Month Student Event Award through March 28, 2025! This prestigious recognition highlights organizations and individuals who have developed outstanding in-person or virtual events that meaningfully engage students with manufacturing, whether through facility tours or other creative interactions with industry professionals. ✨ Why Apply? 🌟 Gain statewide recognition for your innovative student outreach programs 🤝 Join an elite network of manufacturing education champions across Florida 🚀 Showcase your commitment to developing tomorrow's manufacturing workforce 💡 Inspire others to create impactful manufacturing career awareness initiatives ⏳ While nominations for the Secondary Educator, Post-Secondary Educator, and Manufacturing Partner categories have closed, there's still time to submit for the Student Event Award! 🎉 Winners will be notified by April 25, 2025, and will be celebrated for their significant contributions to manufacturing education and career awareness. Highlight your innovative work connecting students with manufacturing careers! Apply now at link 🔗 in comments! ⚡️👇⚡️ #ManufacturingEducation #ManufacturingCareers #StudentOutreach #CareersinFlorida 🏭 👨🏭 👩🏭 🔧Ernie Friend Teresa Potter Danielly Orozco-Cole

Florida manufacturers — don’t miss this opportunity. Take advantage of up to $10,000 per hire in recruitment value through our partnership with Orion Talent. You’ll gain access to skilled, pre-vetted veteran candidates ready to fill your most critical roles. This is your chance to: ➜Fill positions with skilled, motivated candidates ➜Cover apprenticeship training costs ➜Build and sustain your skilled talent pipeline ➜Access funding and support without all the paperwork The deadline is approaching – don’t miss the opportunity to grow your team and strengthen your workforce. If you're interested, fill out the form here: https://lnkd.in/ezXxJU-k #FloridaManufacturing #VeteranRecruitment #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #GrantFunding #FloridaMakes #ManufacturingJobs #HireVeterans #PCOG

📣 Proud to share this #manufacturingcareer initiative with our SRMA - Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association partners! 23 Immokalee High School students toured ADVANCED HURRICANE TECHNOLOGY INC and D3 GLASS LLC yesterday, gaining valuable industry exposure. Great to see The Immokalee Foundation (TIF) Construction Engineering program expanding into manufacturing with support from industry professionals. Kudos to everyone involved in building tomorrow's workforce! #ManufacturingCareers

Any manufacturers attending #SynapseSummit today in Tampa? 🌴 Stop by the Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA) table today and connect with our team there! Beth Galic Robert M. Wolfgang Neuwirth