Manufacturer's Association of Central Florida

IOA Hurricane Safety Checklist

June 17, 2020

Click here for a Business Owners Hurricane Safety Checklist provided by IOA

April 13, 2020

In an effort to provide extended support of Small & Mid-Sized Firms, FloridaMakes has developed this as a guide to return to work & recovery as you maintain, resume all or restart operations. FloridaMakes plan is based upon the COVID-19 …

March 30, 2020

MACF provided members a webinar last week with Wendy Sellers, the HR Lady, to update employers on the most recent FMLA requirements. That webinar can be found on our YouTube Channel. Click here. Additional information is provided below. Questions may …

March 23, 2020

Here is the DOL clarification on FFCRA as of late 3/22, Families First Coronavirus Response Act https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic In summary, there are 3 different tax credits to pay employees (for businesses under 500 employees, some exceptions for under 50, we …

March 17, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses …

FloridaMakes Appoints South Florida Manufacturing Leader Luis Gonzalez-Mendez to Statewide Board of Directors
FloridaMakes, the official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network in the state of Florida, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has appointed Luis Gonzalez-Mendez to its board of directors. Read More
Now Hiring: Manufacturing Advocacy Coordinator
FloridaMakes has an opening for an advocacy coordinator to help support adn develop a statewide strategy for strengthening and advancing Florida’s manufacturing economy. A successful candidate will be expected to perform duties that contribute to selected projects including: a manufacturing policy agenda, grassroots advocacy, and government relationships. These duties include, but are not limited to, contributing […]
Now Hiring: Supplier Development Coordinator
FloridaMakes has an opening for supplier development coordinator to help support and grow our organization’s supply chain practice. This is a full-time grant funded position through March 31, 2022. Continued employment is dependent on grant funding. Read More
Hiring Two FloridaMakes Business Advisors for the Central and Southeast Florida Regions
FloridaMakes has two openings for a Business Advisor (BA), one located in Central Florida and one in Southeast Florida. The successful BA will have operational and financial expertise in manufacturing. The Business Advisor works to increase FloridaMakes and the affiliated Manufacturer’s Association’s market positions and financial growth. This person builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, […]
FloridaMakes’ Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship Awarded Florida Department of Education (DOE) Grant Strengthening Florida’s Manufacturing Workforce
FloridaMakes’ IMT program was awarded funding from the Florida Department of Education’s (DOE) Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities program. The grant will provide the resources to expand and increase awareness of the IMT Apprenticeship program throughout the state. “FloridaMakes is honored to receive this grant from DOE that strengthens Florida’s manufacturing workforce,” said Tina Berger, […]

Resources

IOA Hurricane Safety Checklist

2020 Return to Work & Recovery Guide

COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

COVID-19 Resources for Businesses