The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, the framework used to strengthen cybersecurity across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Organizations that work with the DoD or support defense supply chains should...
The Made in Central Florida Expo serves as a bridge for manufacturers of all sizes, highlighting products and technologies while offering students a glimpse into careers in manufacturing. Sponsorships Available! Don’t miss the opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the...
10-15-2026 | 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET Orlando FL
Manufacturing leadership was at the table as FloridaMakes and the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida welcomed Lt. Governor Jay Collins for a Florida Manufacturing Leadership Roundtable. Hosted by FloridaMakes CEO Kevin Carr and MACF Executive Director Candy Cole, the roundtable...
Join MACF and Tech Rage IT for for Hackers, Fraudsters, and AI , a timely cybersecurity briefing on the threats impacting manufacturers right now, including: Wire fraud and financial scams targeting manufacturers Ransomware and operational disruptions Risks of unauthorized and...
08-20-2026 | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM ET Sanford FL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 Media Contact: Mariely Velez, FloridaMakes mariely.velez@floridamakes.com FloridaMakes Welcomes Destin Wells as Vice President of Strategic Growth & Partnerships ORLANDO, FL — FloridaMakes is pleased...
FloridaMakes is continuing to grow its team and is currently hiring for several positions across Florida. These opportunities include Regional Director and Regional Business Advisor roles that will help support manufacturers, strengthen regional partnerships, and advance Florida’s manufacturing...
Spectrum News 13 recently featured a story examining the growth of manufacturing in Central Florida and the workforce pathways supporting the region’s expanding industry base. The story includes insights from FloridaMakes CEO Kevin Carr, who discusses how continued investment in...
ORLANDO, FL — FloridaMakes is proud to announce that Kevin Carr , Chief Executive Officer, has once again been named among Florida’s most influential business leaders by Florida Trend magazine. The recently published Florida 500 list recognizes the 500 most influential executives...
ORLANDO, FL — FloridaMakes, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) for the state of Florida, is proud to announce that Chris Albert was elected to its Board of Directors on October 22, 2025, where he will represent the Southeast region of the state. Albert began his leadership...
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...