Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association

08/31/2026

Member Spotlight: Vantage Plastics

We're proud to spotlight one of our members, Vantage Plastics! In this short video, CEO and owner Paul Aultman shares who they are, the values driving their family of companies, and what sets them apart as more than just a manufacturer.

Take three minutes to get to know the Vantage Plastics team, this is exactly the kind of Michigan manufacturing story we love to celebrate.

08/27/2026

Don’t miss our MMA Affiliate Program webinar this Friday! Learn about savings!
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Email from Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association   Reminder:  MMA Affiliate Program Carrier Webinar We're so excited about this new program and the opportunity for savings for our members! Don't mi

08/25/2026

As we transition into the fall, M3A has exciting events lined up, including our Fall Golf Outing on September 10th. This is a fantastic opportunity for manufacturers to network and support scholarships. We're also hosting a webinar on the M3A Affiliate Membership on August 28th, offering exclusive benefits for members. Don't miss our Annual Meeting on October 13th!
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Email from Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association   Built Together: August 20, 2026 There’s a lot happening across M3A as we head into the final stretch of summer. We’re coming off a great Best Practi

08/21/2026

Mark your calendar.

The M3A 2026 Annual Meeting is happening Tuesday, October 13th, 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center in Midland.

More details coming soon. For now, save the date.

08/19/2026

New savings could be on the way for M3A members.

Join us Friday, August 28th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM as we welcome BCBSM, Manufacturing Technology Mutual Insurance Company (MTMIC), and MetLife to walk through their program options as part of the MMA Affiliate Program.

This is an open Q&A, so bring your questions. RSVP here: https://conta.cc/4hw17pL

08/13/2026

Your input shapes what comes next.

We're evaluating the future of the HR SIG, including meeting time, location, topics, and whether to add another co-chair. If you're part of the group, a short survey is headed your way. Let us know what you'd like to see.

Take the survey: https://themmma.org/hrsigsurvey/

08/13/2026

Join us for the MMA Affiliate Program Carrier Webinar on August 28, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM ET. Hear from BCBSM, MTMIC, and MetLife as they present their program options for M3A members. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights and ask questions about new savings through our Affiliate Program.
https://conta.cc/4qyZJ8l

Email from Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association This is an open opportunity to ask questions and learn about the new savings available through the Affiliate Program.   You're invited: MMA Affiliat

08/12/2026

Manufacturing looks different behind the scenes, and our Best Practice Tours are built to show exactly that.

On Wednesday, August 19th, we're heading to Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing in St. Louis, MI for a behind-the-scenes look at how they design and fabricate skid-based production systems for chemical processors, distributors, and municipalities nationwide.

Over 50 years of custom engineering. 24/7 support long after a system ships. This is a chance to see how Powell balances precision engineering with manufacturing consistency, and bring ideas back to your own floor.

RSVP here: https://conta.cc/4gk6o2t

08/12/2026

Most people know Amigo for their personal mobility carts, but that's just one piece of the story.

This Bridgeport, Michigan manufacturer also builds accessibility solutions for grocery and retail, electric material handling vehicles for manufacturing and warehouses, and AeroTow aircraft tugs for aviation. Every product is designed, engineered, built, and supported under one roof.

The company's roots go back to 1968, when founder Al Thieme built the first Amigo cart to help a family member diagnosed with multiple sclerosis maintain her independence. That single act of compassion became a company that's helped thousands of people regain independence over nearly 60 years.
"Helping people has always come first, and everything else has grown from there."

On being part of the Mid-Michigan manufacturing community, Amigo shared: organizations like M3A give companies the chance to learn from each other, share ideas, and tackle shared challenges together, whether that's workforce development, new technology, or simply building relationships.

We are proud to have Amigo Mobility as part of the M3A community. Learn more about their story at amigomobility.com.

08/11/2026

Just 3 spots left.

The M3A Leadership Impact Program, presented in partnership with Dale Carnegie, is an in-person leadership development series built for manufacturing professionals who want to sharpen communication, accountability, emotional intelligence, and leadership effectiveness.

The program runs August 2026 through May 2027 at the Midland CMURC and is capped at 20 participants. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4bPzzb0

If you've been thinking about investing in your leadership team, now is the time.