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
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...
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
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...
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...