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This year's upcoming SFMA 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting is an event and celebration not to be missed!
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One of the Association's most popular activities - Plant Tours, is back and SFMA will conduct one Plant Tour per month. You don't want to miss out on this most popular event.
Extra training dollars for manufacturers will be coming available soon. Now is the time to understand the process and begin planning for this new fiscal year.
The 2010 tournament will be our 23rd ANNUAL! Besides an afternoon of fun, the proceeds from the tournament provide scholarships to member company employee children.
23rd Annual Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship Golf Tournament
The purpose of the SFMA/ASQ Jointly-Sponsored one-day “Quality System Audit Training,” is to increase understanding of auditing techniques. With hands-on interaction, participants learn the application of audit techniques in the workplace.
Identify and access tools and resources to help save money and position you for success.
The SFMA Recognition of Excellence Banquet is the most elegant and exhilarating event of the year. It gives the Manufacturing Industry an opportunity to recognize the Manufacturers of the Year and manufacturing leaders an opportunity to recognize their excellent performers. At a time like this, when the news is bleak and we are asking employees to do more with less - peer recognition means more than ever.
SFMA Tri-County Blood Drive - in Support of June Wolfe, President, SFMA
How to Grow Your Revenue 50% in 2010!
Plant Tour - 2008 Manufacturer of The Year - Decimal Engineering - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Provide valuable work experience for youths 16-18 this summer at no cost to you, if you are a Broward non-profit or government organization.
Plant Tour - 2008 Manufacturer of The Year - The Anspach Effort, Inc. - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free Full-day Combustible Dust Safety Training
Plant Tour - 2008 Manufacturer of The Year - SV Microwave - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
6th Annual Manufacturers Summit
Plant Tour - 2008 Manufacturer of The Year - Watson Laboratories, Inc. - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The law firm of Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. will present a morning seminar titled, "What do you do when the government shows up?" - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Learn more about the basic requirements of FIN 48 in this informative webinar.
Come and join us for the SFMA 49th Annual Meeting Event, Dinner and Keynote Speaker.
Join Wayne Besley, FPL's director of Customer Service Field Operations, June Wolf, president of South Florida Manufacturers Association, and FPL's panel of experts as they provide practical power quality solutions to help you maximize your company's productivity and minimize downtime due to energy-related issues.
Learn the latest techniques and tools to earn your Certification for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt.
Recipient of the 2008 State Manufacturer of The Year Award, Hoerbiger Corporation, will host a Plant Tour for SFMA and its members. You must register for this event.
The Employee Free Choice Act, the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and why Outsourcing HR Might be the Solution for You!
This course will provide an overview of the FCPA and its potential impact on your company and clients; best practices in gifts; managing risks; and much more.
Avoid common mistakes that could cost your company significant penalties for violating US Export Laws.
Extra training dollars are coming available to Manufacturers due to the Stimulus Package.
The 2009 tournament will be our 22nd Annual. Besides an afternoon of fun, the proceeds from the tournament provide scholarships to member company employee children.
The 2009 tournament will be our 22nd Annual. Besides an afternoon of fun, the proceeds from the tournament provide scholarships to member company employee children.
This free of charge seminar will introduce concepts and strategies for controlling corporate employee benefits.
This is an introductory class open to assembly and other personnel who possess a need or desire to read and interpret blueprints and/or technical drawings.
This 30 hour program provides a variety of training on General Industry workplace health and safety, as well as, compliance with OSHA Regulations.
In these uncertain economic times, employers are looking for ways to cut costs. This seminar will show you the benefits of ground shipping and its cost savings to your bottom line.
In these uncertain economic times, employers are looking for ways to cut costs. This seminar will show you the benefits of ground shipping and its cost savings to your bottom line.
In these uncertain economic times, employers are looking for ways to cut costs. This seminar will show you the benefits of ground shipping and its cost savings to your bottom line.
In this course participants will learn the basic concepts of quality control, which includes actual measurement, testing and supervision of manufacturers own final product control, either by inspection of each unit or by sample testing.
In a game format activity, this seminar focuses on Supply Chain Management.
In a game format activity, this seminar focuses on Supply Chain Management.
In a game format activity, this seminar focuses on Supply Chain Management.
Learn the Fundamentals of Project Management
Fulfills the OSHA requirement for formal training, practical training and for evaluating the operator (OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck Standard; 1910.178)
A Supply Chain Management Course, participants will learn the principles and techniques of Effective Materials Planning.
Get expert practical advice on how to protect your accounts receivable in a down market.
Get expert practical advice on how to protect your accounts receivable in a down market.
Get expert practical advice on how to protect your accounts receivable in a down market.
Maximizing the Value of Your Company
Maximizing the Value of Your Company
Maximizing the Value of Your Company
5th Annual Manufacturers Summit November 5-6, 2008 Omni Jacksonville Hotel For more information, visit: �www.mafmfg.com/
Manufacturer of the Year - Bolton Medical
Manufacturer of the Year - B/E Aerospace
Manufacturer of the Year - ABB, Inc.
Manufacturer of the Year - Hoover Pumping Systems, Inc.
Come and join us for the 2008 Annual Meeting Event starting with an afternoon of information-packed seminars and panel discussions and culminating with our Annual Dinner and Keynote Speaker.� Going Green is not a fad. It is simply a better way of doing business. Come and find out why. Learn how �Going Green can mean Saving Money, Gaining New Customers, and Creating a Competitive Advantage!�
Please join other SFMA Members for a Webinar on Property Tax, Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m. sponsored and facilitated by Crowe Chizek and Company LLC, a long time member of SFMA. Many of you may have just received your Notice of Proposed Property Tax! Yikes! That can surely ruin your weekend! For most manufacturers, property tax is one of the largest areas of tax expense but it can also be opportunity for tax savings. Join us on this August 13th Webinar to review current Florida property tax legislative updates along with opportunities for tax savings.
This 10-hour General Industry Outreach training program was developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) to provide important safety information on fundamental OSHA standards for General Industry. SFMA is partnering with the American Training Institute (ATI) to deliver this important program to SFMA members and associates.
The purpose of the SFMA course in Internal Auditing Training is to increase understanding of auditing techniques. Using interactive workshops, participants will develop practical audit skills, improve evaluation and communication skills, refine reporting skills and increase ability to implement corrective action programs. This one day course includes utilizing SOPs and case studies to learn the auditing techniques.
New Firearms Law takes effect July 1 What effect will this have on your workplace?
New Firearms Law takes effect July 1 What effect will this have on your workplace?
New Firearms Law takes effect July 1 What effect will this have on your workplace?
New Firearms Law takes effect July 1 What effect will this have on your workplace?
New Firearms Law takes effect July 1 What effect will this have on your workplace?
New Firearms Law takes effect July 1 What effect will this have on your workplace?
Do you need to upgrade the skills of your people? Would you like be reimbursed for this training?
May 5th is the date of the 2008 SFMA Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship Golf Tournament.
Don't miss out this great Plant Tour ! Hollywood Woodwork, Inc. is a South Florida-based business, specialized in custom-made woodwork for use in premier hotels, country clubs, casinos, spas, public and corporate projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
Challenge your Production Personnel to be the Best! in our Five Modules, 60 hour program.
The most complete Supervisory Training of 14 modules included in this 56 hour program.
Learn the latest techniques and tools to earn your Certification for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt.
Bertram Yacht is one of South Florida's most venerable and constant marine manufacturers. Bertram Yacht has been building yachts in Miami since 1960 and remains on of the leading boat builders in South Florida.
The 4th Annual Manufacturers Summit "Creating the Right Environment" is scheduled for November 5-6th, 2007.
Winning the Manufacturer of the Year 2006, Frank and Jimmie's Propeller Shop has grown to become the larges propeller shop in the United States.
The Annual Meeting gives members, prospects and related businesses an opportunity to meet and learn about what is actually made in South Florida.
This Seminar identify helpful technologies and methodologies that can be implemented to identify and minimize fraud.
Last year our members received over $400,000 in grant dollars from various programs. Were you one of them?
This 6-week course is designed for participants who are just beginning the process of managing people or those who are currently managing people but have had no formal training.
This course is comprehensive training in lead auditor techniques, methodology, practices and skills. It was designed and developed by a team who created and managed an accredited registrar.
South Florida Manufacturers Association 20th Annual Manufacturing Excellence Scholarship Golf Tournament provides scholarships to children of member company employees
The Kaizen workshop is designed to teach participants to implement specifically targeted Kaizen events whenever they may be needed.
This 5-week course is designed for participants who have been in a supervisory role for at least 1-2 years or those who have taken Supervisory Level II Training.
This course is designed for people working in the fields of materials and/or operations management who need to learn the basic concepts, techniques, and terminology of warehousing and material handling activities in an organization.
This course will be used to create a material and information flow map of production processes.
This highly interactive course leads participants through an understanding of team operating fundamentals in a problem-solving environment.
The annual Recognition of Excellence Banquet is one of the largest and most elegant gathering of manufacturing leaders in South Florida. The leading manufacturing performers of 2006 are honored at this event, both companies and employees. 2007 year marks the 28th year of this event. It is one of the most elegant and special events on the manufacturing calendar.
This 6-week course is designed for participants who are just beginning the process of managing people or those who are currently managing people but have had no formal training.
At this Lean workshop youll learn the principals of Lean Manufacturing and how to apply them.
This course will introduce participants to statistical thinking and will develop the foundation for the application of practical SQC tools and techniques most often used.
This program emphasizes the value of a positive, proactive, �here�s what I CAN do� mindset in providing consistent, high-quality service on a day-in day-out basis.
The 17th Annual Performance Excellence Showcase is right around the corner. Dont pass up a terrific opportunity to participate. Showcase your team or your storyboard. Take a morning seminar, network with participants from all business sectors.
The purpose of the SFMA course in Project Management is to impart practical knowledge to managers, engineers and others on how to manage projects effectively. Also to teach the skills necessary to establish the needed project steps based on assigned goals, and to complete them within the time and budget constraints imposed.
The objective of the class is to impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques, providing participants with a greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the control of inventory and the impact that inventory can have on a business.
Are you taking advantage of all the State and Federal tax exemptions, deductions and credits available to manufacturers? Some of our members are saving thousands of dollars and we want you to be among them.
Back by popular demand is the SFMA Human Resources Conference. We have a full day pack with informative sessions for all HR professions. Networking with other HR professionals will be a part of the day as well. CU credits will be given for those individuals with PHR or SPHR certifications.
SV Microwave is a leader in the RF microwave industry. They design and manufacture RF coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, attenuators and terminations.
Headhunter Marine offer a complete range of products and services for marine sanitation application, onboard installations and aftermarket support of their own products.
Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with operations throughout the world, 3i is one of the leading companies in the oral reconstruction market.
Floridas manufacturing sector is extremely diverse but its manufacturers have a great deal in common. Attend the Summit to learn the latest on all the hot topics and network with your colleagues. Voice your opinion on how to improve Floridas manufacturing business climate while you are there. Were listening!
SFMA Manufacturing FastStart Job Fair
As the need for qualified Machinists becomes more critical, SFMA is again calling together the manufacturers to put into place a means for solving this problem.
Discover easy-to-implement management strategies of successful corporate leaders.
This free webcast will provide some insight into these often overlooked Best Kept Secrets for finding solutions to machine problems quickly.
SFMA Annual Manufacturers Meeting - "creating competitive advantage"
The purpose of the SFMA course in Internal Auditing Training is to increase understanding of auditing techniques. Using interactive workshops and case studies, participants will develop practical audit skills, improve evaluation and communication skills, refine reporting skills and increase ability to implement corrective action programs. This three-day course includes continuous assessment of attendee understanding and an exam on the final day.
2nd Annual HR Conference
This meeting will cover the details of how the consortium will work and the type of training offered as well as a number of items that companies should know in order to obtain training funds.
This meeting will cover the details of how the consortium will work and the type of training offered as well as a number of items that companies should know in order to obtain training funds.
This meeting will cover the details of how the consortium will work and the type of training offered as well as a number of items that companies should know in order to obtain training funds.
The next SFMA Plant Tour will be held on Friday, April 21, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Nabi Biopharmaceuticals in Boca Raton. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the tour, there is a limit on the total number of attendees to 30.
The annual Recognition of Excellence Banquet is one of the largest and most elegant gathering of manufacturing leaders in South Florida. The leading manufacturing performers of 2005 are honored at this event, both companies and employees. This year marks the 27th year of this event. It is one of the most elegant and special events on the manufacturing calendar.
FHP Manufacturing has been a leading maker of water source heat pumps for the commercial and residential construction industry since 1969. Their 100,000 square foot ISO 9000 certified facility in Ft. Lauderdale is in the process of significant lean transformations that is improving efficiencies and productivity throughout the factory. Their products help heat such famous buildings as the Empire State Building, Sawgrass Mills Mall and the World Trade Center in Quito, Ecuador, and are renown for being an environmentally sound approach to temperature control.
Todays greatest shortage of labor throughout South Floridas Manufacturing sector is with machinists. Companies have discovered that it is extremely difficult to find skilled labor. Fewer and fewer machinists are entering the workforce trained and fully capable of handling the sophisticated and highly technical machinery that is the backbone of todays manufacturing companies.
Tour of the Atlantic Technical Center in Coconut Creek.
Plant Tour os the Atlantic Technical Center in Coconut Creek
This seminar will cover different issues and problems faced by manufacturers in South Florida concerning crime. Hosted by the FBI, this seminar will cover a wide range of subjects that companies need to be aware of, and be prepared to take action against.

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