A Digital Approach to On-Demand Production
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Industry updates and relevant news for Michigan's small manufacturers
- Dec 31, 2021
Outlook 2022: Overcoming Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Dec. 29, 2021 article in IndustryWeek. Direct link to article. Clogging shipping lanes, component delays and empty store shelves were the...
- Dec 31, 2021
Automation Alley Offers Free Essential Membership
Automation Alley and the Manufacturing Growth Alliance are working together to help manufacturers navigate the ever-changing...
- Feb 10, 2021
COVID-19 has Accelerated Digital Transformation for Manufacturers
The Manufacturer, a premier industry publication, in partnership with IBM recently completed a “Digital Transformation Assessment”...
- Jan 29, 2021
$75,000 for Trade-Impacted Michigan Manufacturers
Get Funding for Projects to Help Beat Import Competition Manufacturers that are directly affected by import competition may qualify for...
- Jan 26, 2021
Statewide Industry 4.0 Initiative
Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund approved a statewide effort to ensure that...
- Jan 14, 2021
Eight Questions to Help You Gain Traction in Your Business in 2021
Every January, I hear from business owners who were disappointed by their entrepreneurial experience in the previous year. Their...
- Nov 12, 2020
Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted for the 17th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) awards program, a prestigious annual...
- Nov 11, 2020
MGA's Legislative Update for Small Manufacturers
The Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA) strives to make Michigan a great place to be a manufacturer and we know that one way to do that...
- Oct 20, 2020
MGA is a key partner for Family-Owned Manufacturers
Family dynamics can be challenging. Add a reporting structure to those along with financial and operating pressures, and you have a...
- Oct 15, 2020
Futures for Frontliners | Manufacturing Workers
Many of our manufacturers were essential during the pandemic! Manufacturing Growth Alliance is on a mission to help Michigan’s...
- Sep 17, 2020
Alternative Talent Pool – Offender Success
Offender Success is a state-wide program through the Michigan Department of Corrections for offenders returning to their communities from...
- Aug 25, 2020
Women in Manufacturing
For years, many manufacturers have been unable to attract and retain a quality workforce. Women are currently underrepresented in the...
- Aug 25, 2020
Manufacturing Focused Webinars
MGA listens to the needs of small manufacturers across the state. The webinars offered through MGA are based on what manufacturers are...
- Aug 25, 2020
Heart Disease is High Among Workers in the Manufacturing Industry
Heart disease has a devastating impact on individuals and families. I know this personally, as my father went into cardiac arrest early...
- Aug 25, 2020
Manufacturing in Michigan
The Manufacturing Growth Alliance is excited about manufacturing in Michigan. Michigan is the home of makers. If someone can dream it, we...
- Aug 10, 2020
Help Shape Tomorrow’s Workforce
Youth Solutions, Inc. is a nonprofit based out of Benton Harbor, who is on a mission to equip young people with the skills to overcome...
- Aug 10, 2020
Resiliency in Manufacturing
Over the past several months the Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA) has heard from small manufacturers across the state. The challenges...
- Aug 10, 2020
GUEST BLOG: Leading for the Long Run
Investing in Leadership Team Growth In your company’s early years, much is done on a shoestring of resources, people, and structure, as...
- Jul 14, 2020
Strengthening Small Manufacturers
Small manufacturers in Southeast Michigan tackling the COVID 19 pandemic and located in underserved or underutilized areas will be...