📣 Calling all State and local administrators and grantees of #federal grants: Register now for FloridaMakes and Florida APEX Accelerator Build America Buy America Webinar 🇺🇸 on July 26th at 10 a.m. We'll deep dive into how you can identify 🔎 and access 🔑 resources to obtain U.S.-made products 🎤 Panelists include APEX's J. J. Raju, MBA, MSc. and Michael Aller #FloridaMakes 🔐 Secure your spot! Registration link in comments!
FloridaMakes
Business Consulting and Services
Orlando, Florida 4,421 followers
Making Florida manufacturing more successful.
About us
FloridaMakes is a statewide, industry-led public-private partnership with the sole mission of strengthening and advancing Florida's economy by improving the productivity and technological performance of its manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on small- and medium-sized firms. It accomplishes this by providing services focused on three principle value streams: technology adoption, talent development, and business growth. FloridaMakes' service is designed to help manufacturing companies in Florida expand market opportunities, develop customized innovative business strategies, adopt best practices, and assess opportunities for state-of-the-art technologies and training. Our solutions are designed to help your company address current challenges, create new opportunities for growth and achieve measurable results. We deliver services using skilled Business Advisors through a network of Regional Manufacturer Associations. Learn more about how FloridaMakes can help your business unlock growth opportunities and cost savings by scheduling a customized business assessment today. Contact us to connect with your local FloridaMakes Business Advisor. On the web: www.floridamakes.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 407-450-7206 FloridaMakes is the official representative of the MEP National Network and NIST MEP in the State of Florida.
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http://www.floridamakes.com
External link for FloridaMakes
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Enterprise Assessment, Business Growth & Innovation, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology Acceleration, Sustainability, Export & International Market Development, Manufacturing Best Practices, and Workforce Training & Development
Locations
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Primary
201 East Pine St.
Suite 735
Orlando, Florida 32801, US
Employees at FloridaMakes
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📣 FloridaMakes Manufacturing #SuccessStory 🌟 From soapmaker to candle empire: How a #Florida company lit up their sales by over $1 million! 🌟 SCENTSATIONAL SOAPS & CANDLES INC didn’t just melt into the crowd. They blazed a trail! 🔥 From their humble beginnings to becoming an American manufacturing leader, this Florida-based maker is lighting up the sector! 🕯 Their secret ❓ Networking 🤝 that sparked real growth 📈 . By joining forces with FloridaMakes and the SAMA - Sarasota-Manatee Area Manufacturers Association, they kindled partnerships that led to: ✅ $1 Million sales increase ✅ 25 jobs retained ✅ $235k in cost savings Want to learn how they turned industry connections into golden opportunities? Read the full story 🔗 in comments! Rob Harris Pavel Kuviarzin Maria Alfano Zoraida Velasco Bayne Beecher, MBA JaNiece Cranmer
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🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Manufacturing Education! 🏆 We're thrilled to share that Pauline Sevigny, President of GRACE Aerospace, LLC, has been awarded the 2024 #FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Partner Service Award! 🌟 Pauline's commitment to advancing manufacturing and engineering technology education is truly inspiring. From coordinating with local schools to sponsoring innovative programs like #OdysseyoftheMind, GRACE Aerospace is shaping the future of Florida's manufacturing workforce. Key highlights: ✅ Active member of First Coast Manufacturers Association ✅ Co-Chair of the Workforce Development Steering Committee ✅ Partnerships with schools for tours, internships, and apprenticeships ✅ Involvement in the Opportunity Project/Kids Hope Alliance ✅ Collaboration with FLATE to connect educators and manufacturers 🗣 In Pauline's words: "It is critical that we provide today's students with the knowledge they need to understand a career in manufacturing can be lucrative and interesting." 🎉 Join us in congratulating Pauline and GRACE Aerospace on this well-deserved recognition! #ManufacturingEducation #FloridaManufacturing #FLATE2024Award Ernie Friend Teresa Potter Lake Ray III
Congratulations to Pauline Sevigny, President, GRACE Aerospace, the 2024 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Partner Service Award Winner! The award was presented at the FACTE Conference today in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Pauline's outstanding contributions to manufacturing and engineering technology education include working to educate youth on the benefits of a career in manufacturing. The GRACE Aerospace team works with local high schools and colleges through site tours, school visits, educational panels, employing interns and apprentices, and more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e42ZqkJQ. #FLATEAwards #ManufacturingEducation #2024FACTEConference
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📣 Calling all State and local administrators and grantees of #federal grants: Register now for FloridaMakes and Florida APEX Accelerator Build America Buy America Webinar 🇺🇸 on July 26th at 10 a.m. where we'll deep dive into how you can identify 🔎 and access 🔑 resources to obtain U.S.-made products 🎤 Panelists include APEX's J. J. Raju, MBA, MSc, MBA, MSc and from #FloridaMakes: Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD and Michael Aller 🔐 Secure your spot! Registration link in comments!
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📣 Link is Live! Register now for FloridaMakes and Florida APEX Accelerator Build America Buy America Webinar 🇺🇸 on July 26th at 10 a.m. where we'll deep dive into how your business can identify 🔎 and access 🔑 resources to obtain U.S.-made products 🎤 Panelists include APEX's J. J. Raju, MBA, MSc and from #FloridaMakes: Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD and Michael Aller 🔐 Secure your spot! #MadeinUSA #Manufacturing #FloridaBusiness Connor Hlywa Patricia Velez
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🎉 Exciting news! Thrilled to share: David Yocum wins the 2024 #FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year Award! 🏆 🌟 David's journey is truly inspiring and FloridaMakes is honored to shine the light on his story: ✅ David created and grew Anclote High School #AdvancedManufacturing program from 35 to 155 students (wow! talk about inspiring students!) ✅ He leveraged his industry experience to provide real-world opportunities for students. David placed 15 students in on-the-job training and two were hired full-time ✅ He runs a mobile manufacturing boot camp and built a STEM education space bus 🗣 David's Motto: Through experience, you're guaranteed an education. 👏 Give this post a "like" and a "share" and support #teachers like David who are nurturing the workforce of today -- and tomorrow! Thank you, David for all you're doing for Florida's future! 🚀 Read below for more! Ernie Friend
Congratulations to David Yocum, 2024 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year Award Winner! The award will be presented at the FACTE Conference happening now in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. David created the Advanced Manufacturing program for Anclote High School in Holiday, FL in 2020 and grew it from 35 to 155 students in just a few years. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e53vAgdS. #FLATEAwards #ManufacturingEducation #2024FACTEConference
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📣 Link is Live! Register now for FloridaMakes and Florida APEX Accelerator Build America Buy America Webinar 🇺🇸 on July 26th at 10 a.m. where we'll deep dive into how your business can identify 🔎 and access 🔑 resources to obtain U.S.-made products 🎤 Panelists include APEX's J. J. Raju, MBA, MSc and from #FloridaMakes: Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD and Michael Aller 🔐 Secure your spot! #MadeinUSA #Manufacturing #FloridaBusiness Connor Hlywa Patricia Velez
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📢📣Florida #manufacturers Read on for #SupplierScouting opportunities • Reach out to us if you fit any of these categories! #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #FloridaBusiness
The MEP National Network’s (MEPNN) supplier scouting service can be applied on a national, regional, or local scale. By leveraging our extensive relationships and knowledge of U.S. manufacturing capabilities, we identify U.S. manufacturers with specific production and technical capabilities and connect them to new customers in the supply chains of larger companies and government agencies. There are currently 36 open supplier scouting opportunities for U.S. manufacturers seeking domestic suppliers for various items. View current open opportunities: https://lnkd.in/emi9NRi6 #supplier #MEPNationalNetwork #SupplyChain
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📣 We've got another informative manufacturer-focused webinar on July 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. #MakeMore webinar series: What Is Build America Buy America (BABA): Learn how to identify and access resources to obtain American-made products. Learn about #BuildAmericaBuyAmerica (BABA) and the latest provisions as they pertain to state and local administrators and grantees of federal grants. Subject matter experts from Florida APEX Accelerator and FloridaMakes will provide the varied tools and resources to aid local administrators of federal grant dollars that fall within the BABA guidelines. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 📍 Review the latest provisions of the Build America Buy America (BABA) as it pertains to federal, state, and local procurement from select funding streams; 📍 Get familiarized with various FloridaMakes tools and resources, especially supplier network that help procurement professionals identify and engage Florida and US manufacturers; 📍 Learn about #APEX tools and resources to engage with local small businesses and SBA funding and mentoring initiatives. 🔗 Link to #register below and in comments #FloridaMakesitPossible #BABA #MakeinAmerica Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD Michael Aller J. J. Raju, MBA, MSc
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Save the Date 🇺🇸 FloridaMakes in partnership with Florida APEX Accelerator hosts a webinar on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) to learn how this legislation can benefit your business 📈 🔧 BABA requires federally-funded infrastructure projects to use American-made iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials. This webinar will help you understand what BABA compliance is and access resources for sourcing American-made products. Mark you calendars: 🗓 July 26 ⏰ 10 a.m. Registration Link available soon. Follow, like and share! #MakeMoreWebinar #FloridaMakes #Manufacturing. Ruth A. Buchanan, MBA, CEcD Connor Hlywa Patricia Velez
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