In July 2010, FCMA had the opportunity to inform you about the Manufacturing and Spaceport Investment Incentive Program for Florida manufacturers. This is a two-year, $43 million program that offers sales tax exemptions to manufacturers for purchases of manufacturing and spaceport machinery and equipment. The purpose of this program is to encourage capital investment and job creation in manufacturing.

Jacksonville, March 7-8, 2012:   The annual Transformation Summit gives managers and executives relevant, real-world information about how to implement lean management. The work of the consortium illustrates this year’s Summit theme of Collaborative Learning. LEI expects about 400  managers and executives to attend.   

Click here for the Manufacturing Association of Florida's (MAF) 2012 Legislative Agenda.

Orlando, Fla.; January 9, 2012 – The Jacksonville, Florida plant for Goodrich Corporation, Engineered Polymer Products, won this year’s Manufacturer of the Year award for a manufacturer employing between 61 to 125 employees by the Manufacturers Association of Florida.

The award was made during the annual Manufacturers’ Summit and Global Marketplace in Orlando.