Annual MAF Summit & Marketplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Amanda Bowen, Manufacturers Association of Florida, 850.402.2954 / [email protected] Alyssa Brown, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, 352.275.1356 / [email protected]
STATEWIDE SUMMIT FOR MANUFACTURING ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) and the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the first sponsors for the Annual MAF Summit & Marketplace. The statewide Summit is scheduled for November 15-17, 2016 in Gainesville. Initial sponsors include:
AECOM – Exclusive (www.AECOM.com) Adams Air & Hydraulics – Exclusive (www.adamsair.com) Florida’s SBDC Network – Exclusive (www.FloridaSBDC.org) Exactech – Event (www.exac.com) BASF – Event (www.BASF.com) Bay Area Manufacturers Association – Event (www.bama-fl.org) Capital City Bank – Event (www.ccbg.com) Florida Power & Light – Event (www.FPL.com) Scherer Construction – Event (www.schererconstruction.com) Hopping Green & Sams – Partner (www.HGSlaw.com) Lockheed Martin – Partner (www.lockheedmartin.com) DimensionWorks – Partner (www.dimension.works)
“This annual event is a preview of the coming year and the culmination of all the contributions made by our members, leaders, staff, volunteers and public servants throughout the year,” said Al Stimac, MAF President. “Our efforts are expended on improving Florida’s business climate so manufacturers can thrive. MAF’s sponsors are leading by example with the partnerships they form with our industry. Their support allows us the opportunity to encourage member business opportunities and enhanced knowledge.” Each fall, manufacturing leaders across the state of Florida come together to learn new trends in technology, lean manufacturing principles, political advocacy efforts, and industry best practices. The event also celebrates the best in Florida manufacturing with the announcement of the annual Manufacturer of the Year award recipients. “We are encouraged to see the excitement surrounding advanced manufacturing as demonstrated by our partners’ generous sponsorship of this event,” said Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Davenport. “These generous sponsorships exemplify the growing interest and maturity of our regional manufacturing base, as well as that of the entire state of Florida.” Additional sponsorship opportunities and tradeshow exhibit space are still available. Registration for the MAF Annual Summit & Marketplace is open to the public. For more information on the MAF Annual Summit & Marketplace, visit www.mafmfg.com/2016-annual-summit-marketplace. ###
1625 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32317 850.402.2954
About the Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) The MAF was formed in 2006 to improve the business climate for manufacturers in Florida. There are more than 19,000 manufacturers in Florida investing in new technology, employing highly skilled workers and competing globally. For more information about MAF, visit www.MAFMFG.com, follow MAF on Facebook and also on Twitter. About the Gainesville (FL) Area Chamber of Commerce Formed in 1924, the Chamber is the voice of business in the Gainesville, Florida area. Representing approximately 1,300 members employing over 80,000 employees, the Chamber’s mission is to lead and collaborate to facilitate economic prosperity, business growth and community progress. The Gainesville Area Chamber is a top-three finalist for the 2015 and 2016 Chamber of the Year Award competitions. The Chamber also is 5-star accredited by the United States Chamber of Commerce, putting it in the top 1 percent of all chambers nationwide. Learn more at www.GainesvilleChamber.com or call us at 352.334.7100.
1625 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32317 850.402.2954
STATEWIDE SUMMIT FOR MANUFACTURING ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) and the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the first sponsors for the Annual MAF Summit & Marketplace. The statewide Summit is scheduled for November 15-17, 2016 in Gainesville. Initial sponsors include:
AECOM – Exclusive (www.AECOM.com) Adams Air & Hydraulics – Exclusive (www.adamsair.com) Florida’s SBDC Network – Exclusive (www.FloridaSBDC.org) Exactech – Event (www.exac.com) BASF – Event (www.BASF.com) Bay Area Manufacturers Association – Event (www.bama-fl.org) Capital City Bank – Event (www.ccbg.com) Florida Power & Light – Event (www.FPL.com) Scherer Construction – Event (www.schererconstruction.com) Hopping Green & Sams – Partner (www.HGSlaw.com) Lockheed Martin – Partner (www.lockheedmartin.com) DimensionWorks – Partner (www.dimension.works)
“This annual event is a preview of the coming year and the culmination of all the contributions made by our members, leaders, staff, volunteers and public servants throughout the year,” said Al Stimac, MAF President. “Our efforts are expended on improving Florida’s business climate so manufacturers can thrive. MAF’s sponsors are leading by example with the partnerships they form with our industry. Their support allows us the opportunity to encourage member business opportunities and enhanced knowledge.” Each fall, manufacturing leaders across the state of Florida come together to learn new trends in technology, lean manufacturing principles, political advocacy efforts, and industry best practices. The event also celebrates the best in Florida manufacturing with the announcement of the annual Manufacturer of the Year award recipients. “We are encouraged to see the excitement surrounding advanced manufacturing as demonstrated by our partners’ generous sponsorship of this event,” said Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Davenport. “These generous sponsorships exemplify the growing interest and maturity of our regional manufacturing base, as well as that of the entire state of Florida.” Additional sponsorship opportunities and tradeshow exhibit space are still available. Registration for the MAF Annual Summit & Marketplace is open to the public. For more information on the MAF Annual Summit & Marketplace, visit www.mafmfg.com/2016-annual-summit-marketplace. ###
1625 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32317 850.402.2954
About the Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) The MAF was formed in 2006 to improve the business climate for manufacturers in Florida. There are more than 19,000 manufacturers in Florida investing in new technology, employing highly skilled workers and competing globally. For more information about MAF, visit www.MAFMFG.com, follow MAF on Facebook and also on Twitter. About the Gainesville (FL) Area Chamber of Commerce Formed in 1924, the Chamber is the voice of business in the Gainesville, Florida area. Representing approximately 1,300 members employing over 80,000 employees, the Chamber’s mission is to lead and collaborate to facilitate economic prosperity, business growth and community progress. The Gainesville Area Chamber is a top-three finalist for the 2015 and 2016 Chamber of the Year Award competitions. The Chamber also is 5-star accredited by the United States Chamber of Commerce, putting it in the top 1 percent of all chambers nationwide. Learn more at www.GainesvilleChamber.com or call us at 352.334.7100.
1625 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tallahassee, FL 32317 850.402.2954
