The SRMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified voice through advocacy.
- Advocacy
- Representing manufacturers on the state and local legislative issues that impact our businesses and bottom lines, including:
- The repeal of the Tangible Personal Property Tax
- The elimination of the Florida Use Tax
- Working for a Buy Florida Act
- Promoting the repeal of sales tax on commercial leases
- Building a collective understanding of manufacturing and its importance in the community.
- Provide resources, including data, events and media outreach to amplify our voice.
- Focus on the differentiators, i.e. higher average wage than most leading industries, including tourism and retail.
- Workforce Initiatives
- Offering open enrollment and private training classes to upskill your staff (i.e. Leadership training, Lean Six Sigma certifications, etc.)
- Working closely with our K-12 schools, and local colleges to create training programs that will prepare graduates for careers in manufacturing.
- Orchestrate manufacturers involvement with the various educational entities.
- Participating in educational roundtable discussions.
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Employer of Choice Awards
- MakeMore Summit (Manufacturing Ecosystem)
- Manufacturing Pipeline (Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE))
- Networking
- Learn from, and discussing with, other manufacturers regarding "Process Best Practices".
- Offering educational events with expert-driven content.
- Plant tours of local manufacturers.
- Social events to promote networking.
- Resources
- Offering free business assessments and evaluations for SRMA members.
- Providing discounted rates on consulting services to SRMA members.
- Creating customized training tools.
- Connex Florida - helping Florida manufacturers better connect with each other, be discovered, and increase business opportunities.
- Cybersecurity education and certificates, helping meet DoD requirements.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204.7021
Manufacturer Memberships are as low as $100.00! Click HERE or contact Rob Harris for more information.