Leadership Series 101: Excellence In Manufacturing

The Leadership Series 101: Excellence In Manufacturing course is designed to give participants a better understanding of what it means to “lead” the workforce , what their roles and responsibilities are, learn tools and disciplines of being in a leadership / supervisory role in a manufacturing setting, and how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. During this training, participants will learn the skills needed to transition from a high performer to an effective leader in the organization. The “Leadership Series” is broken into six (6) live-virtual modules with a focus on the foundational aspects of becoming a leader in the organization. Each module consists of 3-4 hours of interactive training over a two-day period (1-1/2 to 2 hours, consecutive days) for six (6) consecutive weeks. The program is tailored to meet the needs of: Front-Line Supervisors Team Leaders Managers General Foreman Department Heads CLASS SCHEDULE Module 1: From Supervisor to Leader (Who am I?)- June 9-10 Module 2: Leading Through Change - June 16-17 Module 3: Communication That Drives Results - June 23-24 Module 4: Pressure, Stress & Resilience Management - June 30-July 1 Module 5: Confident Decision Making as an Entrepreneur - July 7-8 Module 6: Mastering Priorities & Time - July 14-15 Classroom time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am Cost Per Person: $1,200 (to be paid at registration)

SAMA - AI for Manufacturers - Practical Ways to Use AI Today Seminar

AI for Manufacturers - Practical Ways to Use AI Today Seminar Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Calusa Brewing, 5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 3:30PM - 4:45PM Open to all SAMA members and invited manufacturing guests.

Biophotonics Webinar: From Lab Breakthroughs to Market Trends

Thursday, July 30 | 11:00 a.m. EDT Discover how light-based technologies are transforming healthcare and life sciences. Join experts from industry, academia, and media as they discuss emerging trends in biophotonics, groundbreaking research, and real-world applications that are shaping the future of medicine. Featuring speakers from BioPhotonics magazine, Florida Tech, and Torrent Photonics, this webinar offers valuable insights and opportunities to connect with Florida's photonics community. Featured Speakers Doug Farmer – Senior Editor, BioPhotonics and Vision Spectra magazines Dr. Kunal Mitra – Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology Hugh Garvey – Director, Imaging, Torrent Photonics Representative Host Carol Ann Logue – Executive Director, Florida Photonics Cluster Join us to discover how breakthroughs in biophotonics are translating into real-world solutions and driving the next generation of medical innovation.