Join MACF and Chase Bank for Access to Capital for Manufacturers, a timely business finance briefing on how lenders evaluate manufacturing companies today, including: Key factors in business credit decisions , including what lenders look for when evaluating manufacturers for...
06-03-2026 | 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET Orlando FL
Florida’s semiconductor industry is growing, and with that growth comes an increasing demand for skilled talent. For manufacturers, that often means balancing immediate production needs with the longer-term challenge of building a workforce that can sustain growth. The University of Florida...
Join us for the 2026 Annual President’s Dinner on June 18, 2026, at The Florida Hotel, with a reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. This signature event brings together Florida’s manufacturing community for an evening of recognition, collaboration, and industry advancement. The Annual President’s...
06-18-2026 | 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET Orlando FL
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. (ELI) partnered with FloridaMakes to tackle persistent workforce challenges through its Registered Apprenticeship Program. This initiative has transformed talent retention, operational efficiency, and company culture for the Cape Coral-based biotechnology...
When a manufacturer earns the trust of a major OEM, the opportunity can be transformational—but it often requires the ability to move quickly, invest strategically, and prove capability under pressure. That was the situation facing Eagle Quality Components LLC, a Florida-based precision...
When Jen Wolfe, Human Resources and Training Coordinator at WRICO Florida, began evaluating long-term workforce strategies, she was not looking for a short-term fix. She was looking for structure. Like many manufacturers, WRICO needed a way to strengthen technical capability, support...
Successful manufacturing growth doesn’t happen by chance. It’s driven by clear strategy, strong operations, and the right partners. Since launching operations in Pensacola, Florida , BlueWind has quickly established itself as a trusted supplier in the renewable energy supply chain,...
This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. FloridaMakes is excited to share the latest...
Now Open: Nominations for the 3rd Annual Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award Fl oridaMakes Network Opens Nominations for 5th Annual Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award The award recognizes volunteer leaders who are making a positive...
FloridaMakes is pleased to announce an opening for a Marketing & Communications Manager . This role will be responsible for stewarding the FloridaMakes brand and ensuring consistent, high-quality communications across platforms and stakeholders. As the statewide, industry-led, not-for...