FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2025
Florida Manufacturers Gain Competitive Edge Through FloridaMakes' No-Cost Webinar Series
Industry leaders share proven strategies in targeted session covering critical manufacturing challenges
ORLANDO, Fla. – FloridaMakes is excited to announce the continuation of its Webinar Series, a premier resource designed to equip Florida manufacturers with actionable insights and strategies for success. Hosted monthly and free of charge, these content-rich webinars reflect FloridaMakes' dedication to strengthening small-and medium-sized manufacturers statewide as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network™
"Florida is a thriving hub for manufacturing, and at FloridaMakes, we are proud to offer these webinars as a trusted resource for the industry," said Ruth Buchanan, Director of Business Development at FloridaMakes. "These sessions are more thanjust presentations – they're a vital tool for helping manufacturers meet and exceedtheir goals. And because they are offered at no charge, we ensure equitable access to knowledge and expertise that helps businesses flourish."
In addition to the educational value for attendees, FloridaMakes is creating opportunities for businesses to engage with the manufacturing community.
The 2025 Webinar Series schedule includes:
* January 24, 2025: Manufacturing Apprenticeships and Workforce Development (concluded)
* February 14, 2025: Updates to the Manufacturing R&D Tax CreditPresented by CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
* March 14, 2025: What is Cyber Florida and How Can They Help With CMMC Certification: Presented by Cyber Florida
* March 28, 2025: Tariffs – Understand the Basics and the Latest Updates as They Pertain to Florida Manufacturers: Presented by FloridaMakes and Partners
* April 11, 2025: Exporting for Growth (a popular topic returns) Presented by Florida US Commercial Service
* April 25, 2025: Employer of Choice – Building Great Places to Work Presented by FloridaMakes and Partners
Launched just eight months ago, the FloridaMakes Webinar Series has quickly become a leading educational resource for manufacturers, addressing key industry challenges and fostering collaboration. "Florida manufacturers are at the heart of our state's economy," added Buchanan. "Whether you're a Third Party Provider looking to connect with manufacturers through sponsorship, a NIST affiliated expert with valuable insights to share, or a manufacturer eager to learn, these webinars are designed to support a thriving manufacturing community."
Recent participants have already seen measurable results from applying insights gained through the series:
"While still in its initial year, the FloridaMakes Webinar Series has proven to be a valuable resource for us at Blue Wind Technology LLC. Since we joined the webinar on 'Clean Energy Tax Credit,' which was the inaugural webinar, we have been pleased with the quality of information and speakers imparting industry and policy information that we could not otherwise access easily," says Henry Kelley, Co-Founder and Chairman of Blue Wind Technology, LLC. "We now attend the webinar regularly and in fact, I have organized our entire management team to watch the webinar on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Operational Excellence as that is top of mind for us as we lead the charge for Pensacola, FL to be the critical home of wind power in the US. These webinars are providing critical information for strategic planning for both our management team and shareholders as we look towards the future of our manufacturing business."
Get Involved
To register for an upcoming webinar visit FloridaMakes.com.
Stay Connected: Follow FloridaMakes on LinkedIn @FloridaMakes for the latest updates, industry insights, and event announcements. For more information about FloridaMakes and its services visit: www.floridamakes.com
Photo details:
Blue Wind Technology CEO Jean Fabio Zolet , Blue Wind Technology Co-Founder
and Chairman Henry Kelley, Blue Wind Technology Business Manager Wagner
Paglia and FloridaMakes Director of Business Development Ruth Buchanan and
others on a recent tour of company headquarters in Pensacola, FL | Escambia
County
Media Contact:
Frances Nevill
Director of Communications
FloridaMakes
Frances.nevill@floridamakes.com
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About FloridaMakes:
FloridaMakes is a statewide, industry-led, public-private partnership operated by an alliance of
Florida's regional manufacturers associations with the sole mission of strengthening and advancing
Florida's economy by improving the competitiveness, 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 principal value streams: technology adoption, talent development,
and business growth. FloridaMakes is the representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(MEP) National Network in the state of Florida, a program of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more information about
FloridaMakes, please visit FloridaMakes.com.
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Frances Nevill
Director of Communications
FloridaMakes
Orlando FL
407-491-9543
Director of Communications
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