Hosting quality informational seminars Sponsoring 'Best Practices' tours to share knowledge Establishing strategic partnerships with other organizations Promoting and expanding the existing positive manufacturing image
GLBMA Offers the Help and Support You Need to Succeed
Are you having trouble attracting and retaining highly trained workers? Are you concerned about keeping up with technology developments? Are you wondering how proposed workplace legislation will affect your business?
You’re not alone.
In today’s fast changing manufacturing climate, it’s difficult to plan for tomorrow’s growth while keeping an eye on today’s bottom line. Every business is unique, with unique problems and opportunities. One-size-fits-all solutions just won’t do. But you can still benefit from the experience of others.
The Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers’ Association offers the opportunity to network with other manufacturers and potential customers. We provide education and support on manufacturing and business issues, and we work with local organizations to promote technical training opportunities for employees. We also serve as an advocate on local, state or federal legislative issues of concern to manufacturers.
Opportunities for Peer Interaction
GLBMA members cite the opportunity to network with other members as the organization’s most valuable offering. An extended networking period precedes each meeting to promote this interaction and help members make new contacts. Barbecues, boat trips and other social events are also held.
Maybe you have a problem that you’d like to bounce off others in a similar situation? GLBMA’s directory of members makes it easy to contact others who may have found a solution that could work for your company.
And for those of you looking for was to build stronger relationships with your clientele, GLBMA sponsors a Golf Outing every June.
Education and Training
Management education and workforce development opportunities are another very valuable service offered to our members. Look at what we have to offer: - Monthly meetings include expert speakers on current manufacturing issues or panel discussions on top-level management concerns.
- Meetings can include a “how-to” segment, featuring GLBMA member companies with helpful management and technical tips.
- The monthly newsletter includes information about relevant training programs offered in our area.
- GLBRMA member companies have partnered with high school technical career centers to develop a pool of certified workers with job-specific skills.
Business Development Support
GLBMA supports the economic development activities of local development offices throughout the area. We also provide assistance directly to manufacturers through a variety of forums: - We have an advisory relationship wit the Center for Manufacturing Improvement at SVSU, which provides assistance to manufacturers seeking implementation support for strategic growth.
- The Manufacturers’ Line, our monthly newsletter, highlights ongoing GLBMA support activities.
Legislative and Environmental Support
As a member of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, GLBMA can keep members informed of local, statewide and federal legislative and environmental issues that could impact their business. Examples of items we monitor and report on include: - Deregulation of electric utilities in Michigan
- Health care mandates
- Pollution control regulation.
Capture the value of GLBMA membership
Your business can reap the benefits of the services and support of GLBMA by becoming a member. Basic corporate memberships are only $200 per year. Monthly meetings are held 10 times a year.
The benefits of membership in the Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association include: - Peer Group Interaction:
- Qualified speakers address timely issues and panels explore top level management concerns at our monthly dinner meetings. A networking period precedes each dinner to allow time to renew acquaintances and meet other members. The Annual Technology Scholarship Fundraiser golf outing is in June. Barbecues and other socially oriented meetings are held occasionally.
- Emphasis on Workforce Development
- The GLBMA acts as a clearinghouse of training programs offered by other organizations. These are highlighted in the monthly newsletter. The Saginaw County Business and Education initiative is a partner with GLBRMA member companies to develop a pool of certified workers with job specific technical skills. GLBMA also acknowledges school to work efforts of local schools and organizations.
- Implementation and Informational Support
The GLBMA serves as an advisory to the Center for Manufacturing Improvement (CMI) at Saginaw Valley State University. CMI provides assistance to manufacturers seeking implementation support for strategic growth. The Manufacturers’ Line, the association’s monthly newsletter, highlights ongoing support activities and current manufacturing issues. The GLBMA supports the economic development activities of local development offices throughout the area.
Monthly Meetings
GLBMA generally meets on the third Thursday of the month (September - May) for a dinner meeting at Saginaw Valley State University.
Membership Fees
The corporate membership fee is $200. Luncheon Meeting fees are $20 for Members and $25 for Non-Members. Dinner Meeting fees are $25 for Members and $30 for Non-Members. Administrative Support from SVSU
The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) at SVSU has provided administrative support to the GLBRMA for over ten years. This includes membership and board meeting coordination; registration logistics; meeting room and food arrangements; newsletter editing and printing; financial record keeping; membership billings; board minutes; membership directory coordination and printing; and other miscellaneous services as requested.
For More Information
For more information about the Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association, please call the GLBRMA at (989) 964-4048 or Contact Us. |
