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 …

Communications Request For Proposal: Florida Defense Cybersecurity Training Program
FloridaMakes is seeking a Marketing/Communications agency that can promote our Florida Defense Cybersecurity Program through targeted outreach, social media ads, and content pieces to promote the Florida Defense Cybersecurity Program. Bidders must provide a plan for outreach to promote education and awareness of Florida Defense Cybersecurity Training Program and Events to target businesses in the Florida Defense Industrial […]
FloridaMakes Network Reports New Impact Numbers Totaling $2.18 Billion Through Q3 2020
We’re excited to report that Florida manufacturers who received services through the FloridaMakes Network have reported a combined total of $2.18 billion in measurable impacts (total survey data through Q3, 2020). On average, $4.8 million in total impact and 29.9 jobs were created or retained per client. The findings were reported directly by manufacturers through an independent third-party survey conducted on […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Accomplishments of CareerSource Florida Network in 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis today recognized the exemplary work of CareerSource Florida and the state workforce system in 2020, an extraordinary year of challenges and opportunities. “The adaptability and innovation of our neighbors and our business community are accelerating Florida’s recovery, and the CareerSource Florida network is here to help,” said CareerSource Florida President and CEO Michelle […]
FloridaMakes Board Member Ray Aguerrevere Appointed to the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Ray Aguerrevere, Vice President of Custom Metal Designs in Orlando, has been named to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) Advisory Board. The MEP Advisory Board is a national board, that is legislatively mandated and established pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Read More
Election 2020: Florida Candidates Weigh in on Manufacturing
The FloridaMakes Network recently queried Florida’s legislative candidates to learn more about their thoughts and opinions about job growth, economic development, investing in manufacturing, and STEM education. Read More

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