South Florida Manufacturers Association

Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you for what you do for the manufacturing industry.

The SFMA had a great two days at FabTech and what amazing event it was. Thank you to Greg Surtman for your hospitality today giving us and the rest of the FloridaMakes family a VIP tour. Fernando Mendoza Micah Daugherty Rovena Pando Frances N. Eve C. Lisbeth Pena Ana Maria Rodriguez

We are almost 3 WEEKS AWAY from our 64th Annual Meeting + Made in South Floirda Showcase and today, we wanted to highlight our Dessert Sponsor, LT Software Solutions, Inc.! Check out their booth from last year and the sweet treat we had a last year's Annual Meeting ???? LT Software Solutions, Inc. (LTSS) specializes in providing individual machine control and plant wide automation solutions based on Siemens and Rockwell PLCs and HMI Systems. LTSS can assist you with all aspects of your project ranging from the design, programming, implementation, and start-up of individual machine controls or plant wide process control systems. LTSS focuses on the implementation of control systems using structured PLC and HMI programming environments such as Siemens’ STEP 7, STEP 5, WinCC, and Rockwell / Allen-Bradley’s RSLogix, RSView SE, and RSView 32. Stephen Carter Michelle Ricciuti-Carter Have any pictures from last year? Drop it with #MadeinSoFlo! Registration ends on November 1st: https://lnkd.in/em-M5FV #MadeinSoFlo #MOTY #MANUFACTURING #FLORIDAMAKES #SFMA

Last Day to Register for Government Contracts??? Government contracts offer billions of dollars in potential opportunities for manufacturers, but many businesses aren’t taking advantage. Federal agencies need everything from raw materials to advanced manufacturing, and you could be part of this massive market. Sponsored by our friends at Bank of America, this event is open to members and nonmembers! Join us tomorrow to learn how your business can tap into these opportunities with subject matter expert Edward Spenceley—Senior VP and National Government Contracting Executive at Bank of America. In this session, Edward will break down essentials such as: ??How manufacturers can navigate government contracts ??The steps for strategic planning and forming teaming partnerships ??How to position your business for long-term success in the government market ?? Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 ? Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ?? Location: Aloft Delray Beach Register today and take the first step toward tapping into this exciting market: https://lnkd.in/ee3qEWs4 #GovernmentContracts #ManufacturingOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #MadeinSoFlo #Manufacturing #SFMA

This is an amazing event and the South Florida Manufacturers Association is proud to support this event. Thank you to Sandy-Michael McDonald and Paola Isaac Baraya for all you do for the community. We encourage everyone to come to this event for great connecting and networking. There also is a manufacturing symposium happening at FITCE. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

?? Did You Know? Government contracts offer billions of dollars in potential opportunities for manufacturers, but many businesses aren’t taking advantage. Federal agencies need everything from raw materials to advanced manufacturing, and you could be part of this massive market. Open to members and nonmembers, join us next week to learn how your business can tap into these opportunities with subject matter expert Edward Spenceley—Senior VP and National Government Contracting Executive at Bank of America. In this session, Edward will break down essentials such as: ??How manufacturers can navigate government contracts ??The steps for strategic planning and forming teaming partnerships ??How to position your business for long-term success in the government market ?? Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 ? Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ?? Location: Aloft Delray Beach Register today and take the first step toward tapping into this exciting market: https://lnkd.in/ee3qEWs4 Eric Acosta James Mereus #GovernmentContracts #ManufacturingOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #MadeinSoFlo #Manufacturing #SFMA

FloridaCommerce has activated the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan (EBL) for businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. Your small business may be eligible for assistance. To learn more & apply, visit: FloridaSBDC.org/milton

As we begin the countdown to our 64th Annual Meeting + Made in South Floirda Showcase, we would like to talk a moment to recognize our Annual Report Sponsor, Stryker. Check out this picture of the robotic arm at their booth from last year's Made in South Florida Showcase! ?? ?? Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. Have any pictures from last year? Drop it with #MadeinSoFlo! Registration ends on November 1st: https://lnkd.in/em-M5FV Andrea Lara #MadeinSoFlo #MOTY #MANUFACTURING #FLORIDAMAKES #SFMA

As Hurricane Milton approaches, the SFMA team is here to support the manufacturing community. We understand the challenges of preparing for severe weather, and we want to ensure you have the resources you need to stay safe and resilient. Here are essential resources for each county to help you prepare: Broward County: https://bit.ly/3U3QgH0 Indian River County: https://bit.ly/3ZVYqEP Martin County: https://bit.ly/4eVoPH4 Miami-Dade County: https://bit.ly/3ZV4Q7e Palm Beach County: https://bit.ly/4eFVIIf St. Lucie County: https://bit.ly/4ewWdo7 In addition to these county resources, statewide organizations such as the Florida SBDC and FloridaMakes offer comprehensive support and disaster preparedness resources to help businesses mitigate risks. Florida SBDC: https://bit.ly/4gYvHFO FloridaMakes: https://bit.ly/3NiRBG4 If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our dedicated team is here to help you navigate this challenging time: Micah Daugherty: [email protected] Fernando Mendoza: [email protected] Ana Maria Rodriguez: [email protected] Matthew Rocco: [email protected] Lisbeth Pena: [email protected] Eve Crowley: [email protected] You can also call our office directly at (954) 941-3558. Stay safe and be well! #HurricanePreparedness #SFMA #StaySafe #BusinessResilience #FloridaManufacturing #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunitySupport #DisasterRecovery #FloridaSBDC #FloridaMakes #HurricaneMilton

?? Celebrating Manufacturing Day at LIVE2LEAD Pompano Beach! ?? What an incredible day at Live2Lead Pompano Beach, where SFMA President Matthew Rocco joined an inspiring CEO Panel with Alex Lazowick, PE, PMP, ENV SP (KEITH), Veronica Querales (Kohtler Elevator Manufactures, Inc.), and Larry Canipe (CLEVA TECHNOLOGIES LLC). Together, they shared powerful insights on leadership and growth, leaving all of us with amazing words of wisdom! We also had the privilege of hearing from incredible speakers like Bob Chapman (Barry-Wehmiller), Alexandra Silva Labarr (Xandra Marketing), Dodie Keith-Lazowick (KEITH), Evan Piper (The Piper Companies), and Holly B. Hunt (Cipher | A Prosegur company), highlighting the importance of strong leadership in driving innovation and success. Special thanks to Ana Sasmiresan, Founder of Transformation Through Conversations and a VP at Randstad, for hosting this fantastic event and bringing South Florida's leaders together to connect, learn, and grow. As we kick off Manufacturing Month, we’re proud to recognize South Florida’s manufacturing sector, with over 6,800 locations, 90,000+ employees, and a $9.33 billion contribution to the GDP. Let’s continue celebrating the innovators who drive our economy forward! #MFGDay24 #ManufacturingMonth #Live2LeadFL #SyncingDreamsToActions #SFMA #Leadership #ManufacturingExcellence