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Investing in workforce development strengthens Florida manufacturing. Lilia Soria from the production department at WRICO Stamping highlights how apprenticeships help build skills, confidence, and careers. bit.ly/4le8fqv

Manufacturing leadership moves Florida forward. Art Hoelke, VP/GM/FSO at Knight’s Armament Company, was the 2024 recipient of the FloridaMakes Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award. Know a manufacturing leader making an impact in Florida? bit.ly/4aW2BEw

Reshoring and Buy America requirements are creating new opportunities for U.S. manufacturers. Watch our webinar to learn how to align with Made in America policies and connect with new customers through supplier scouting and MEP resources. bit.ly/4uebD92 #Manufacturing

Florida is home to more than 27,000 manufacturers operating across aerospace, defense, medical devices, electronics, food production, and advanced materials. This is not a niche sector. It is industrial infrastructure. #FloridaManufacturing #SupplyChain

The 2025 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit Summary Report has been released by Florida TaxWatch. Florida manufacturing drives: • $80B+ in GDP • 27,000+ manufacturers • 430,000+ high-wage job Full report: lnkd.in/dWBR39Ma #FloridaManufacturing

MEP delivers measurable impact for U.S. manufacturers: • $40.50 in private investment per federal dollar • 130,000 companies supported • $139B in sales impact FloridaMakes is part of the MEP National Network, strengthening manufacturers across Florida tinyurl.com/mwxm7dvx

@ARosieRiveter Thank you for your work and for being at the Summit!

Big news! @DukeEnergy has announced at the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit that @FloridaMakes is a $20k recipient of a Duke Foundation Grant to continue the MakeMore initiative in 2023, taking the ideas presented at #M3Summit2022 to our regional manufacturing ecosystems across FL.

Congratulations to @CareerSourceFL board member, Bayne Beecher, recipient of @FloridaMakes 2022 Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award! #M3Summit2022

“It’s important to have a relationship with your local state college if you’re a manufacturer.” @ElectSmith28 #FLATE #M3Summit2022

Thank you @EnterpriseFL for being a great host partner! #M3Summit2022

“I think manufacturing is going to continue to grow exponentially.” @SenTomWright #M3Summit2022

Our team is thrilled to be part of the #MakeMore Manufacturing Summit in Orlando! Our President & CEO @allisonschase had a great discussion with @FloridaMakes CEO Kevin Carr. Learn more about all our #CupOfAmbition partners at abletrust.org/deam! #DEAM #inclusiveflorida

Thank you to @adbasford from @VoiceofFLBiz for moderating our Advocacy panel at the #M3Summit2022. 🙌

“We’re working on continuing to provide more funding to STEM education.” - Florida Senator Tom Wright #M3Summit2022 @SenTomWright

“Do not wait to come to Tallahassee. And make sure you’re inviting your local legislators to your manufacturing company, events … in your district … it’s important to establish relationships with your local representatives.” — @ElectSmith28, Florida House Rep #M3Summit2022

If you’re at the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit don’t forget to use the hashtag #M3Summit2022 🙌

Many of our manufacturers are small businesses. They’re so busy doing their work that they don’t have time for advocacy. We need the ecosystem to help with advocacy. - Joe Mayer, @FloridaMakes Advocacy Committee #M3Summit2022

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“This (Summit) couldn’t be a better one with connecting everyone in the ecosystem … it’s finding those community connected places where we can find solutions.” #M3Summit2022 *(Panel) Local Perspective: Excite, Educate and Empower the Industry’s Pipeline*