Manufacturer & Business Association

Are you in charge of prepping your family's turkey this year? ?? Lisa DeFilippo is here with some more tips to help protect you and your family from cross contamination!

?? Attention MBA Members! Are you in need of reliable logistics services? The MBA and Logistics Plus Inc. have partnered to bring you an exclusive 20% savings! MBA members who are new to the below Logistics Plus solutions will save 20%: ? LTL transportation with top industry carriers. ? Truckload and expedited transportation with access to thousands of carriers. ? Air and ocean freight forwarding for imports and exports. ? Warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment at 20+ warehouses across North America. ? Customs brokerage and global trade compliance training or consultation. ? Project logistics for heavy-lift cargo or product roll-outs. ? Dedicated on-site or offsite logistics support with ability to quickly scale to your business needs. ? Complimentary access to cloud-based TMS with powerful analytics (and discounts on custom apps). To claim your 20%, send an email to: [email protected]

Congratulations Sunnyside Farm Transit on 25 years of service! ?? Owner Tom Teed stated they started with just one truck with roots back to when his father was transporting milk. Today, they transport fresh fish from Boston, MA multiple times a week! Pictured is Tom Teed with employees Diane and Amy. Cheers to many more years!

Two economists, one IMPACT-ful event! Thank you to all of our sponsors for bringing the event to life! Don't forget to RSVP for Our Economic Outlook IMPACT Luncheon on December 5! Register now at https://lnkd.in/ejybdP85.

Workplace bullying can take many forms—whether it's verbal, nonverbal, from a supervisor, or a team member. This toxic behavior impacts employee well-being, reduces productivity, and can harm your entire workplace culture. Join Doug Kramer, SPHR as he presents this FREE HR webinar where we'll dive into topics such as: ?? What workplace bullying looks like ?? Real-world examples ?? Myths vs. reality ?? Steps to prevent and stop bullying in your office ?? When: December 11 ?? Time: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. ?? Register here: https://ow.ly/Enil50Twyga

It's almost turkey time! ?? The MBA wants everyone to have a safe holiday season. That includes making sure you handle food with care. Here are a few tips from the MBA's Food Safety Instructor, Lisa DeFilippo, on how to properly prepare your turkey to ensure everyone has a safe and delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

Jingle all the way to the MBA’s annual Economic Outlook IMPACT Luncheon on December 5 at the MBA Conference Center in Erie as experts from the Economic Research Institute of Erie at Penn State Behrend and KeyBank share their economic forecasts for 2025 and much more! Plus, all registered guests will be entered into our Holiday Gift Basket raffle drawing featuring holiday goodies, a $25 gift card to Custom Audio and $150 in MBA gift certificates good for HR and Training services and advertising in the MBA Business Magazine! To learn more or register, visit mbausa.org.

Canada buys $431 million from Erie County alone and the U.S. next four trade partners combined don’t equate to the amount of trade we do with Canada. Thank you to the Consul General of Canada and his senior team for discussing opportunities for trade with our members. Pictured below, from left to right is Lori Maus Joint, MBA President and CEO; Jim Berlin, Logistics Plus CEO; Matthew Clark, MBA Vice Chairman; Tom Clark, Consul General of Canada, New York City Office; Nathan Koble, National Fuel, MBA Policy Committee Member; Geoff Gartshore, Deputy Consul General; Jezree Friend, MBA Vice President; and Genevieve Fletcher, Deputy Head of Political Affairs.

?? Congratulations to CK TOOL & DIE, INC. for reaching 30 years in business! ?? CK Tool & Die has been a trusted name in the Erie community in precision tooling and machining. We wish you a bright future and continued success! Visit their website, https://lnkd.in/g2uF7Gkh, to learn more about their company. Pictured is Carl Krumpe. #congrats #30yearsinbusiness #eriebusiness #eriepa

"Tracy and this training program will help you strategically handle situations with a positive outcome." The MBA's Certified Supervisory Skills program is a must for anyone looking to level up their leadership skills. Don’t miss out on this incredible learning experience! Learn more here??https://ow.ly/zhjZ50U71Tx #Leadership #Supervisory #Training