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Spring has arrived and with it, the hustle and bustle of a new season. At FCMA, we are "hopping" into a season filled with in-person events: some you anticipate each year and some that are new! We hope to see you in person at our round table discussion about emerging issues, as well as at our Spring Golf Outing next month as we continue to push through challenges and look forward with optimism for 2022.
Let's Make It Here,
Lake G. Ray III, President
First Coast Manufacturers Association
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Association Announcements
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
FCMA is now accepting online registrations for our upcoming virtual training program Leading A Multi-Generational Workforce, scheduled to begin on May 11. This four-session, 90-minute, program will be offered virtually and will address critical topics around the leadership challenges associated with having multi-generations representing different age groups in your workforce. The course is intended to promote understanding of the different generations present in our workplace today as well as the characteristics of these generations. The program will help in developing a personal work plan to address specific job-related multi-generational workforce challenges. The course curriculum is designed to help participants identify the problems resulting from poor leadership of a multi-generational workforce, learn new approaches that can help bridge generational gaps and create a more integrated and communicative workforce, and provide new tools and techniques that can be applied while leading a multi-generational workforce. The sign-up deadline is April 29, 2022. You can register your employees online using this link.
Should you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact Mike Templeton at mike@templetonms.com. We expect classes to fill up, so please register your students ASAP!
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GOLF OUTING DONATIONS
The Golf Committee is seeking donations for goodie bags and raffle! Our 2022 Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, May 13, at the St. Johns Golf & Country Club. Please email Maria at maria@fcmaweb.com if you would like to participate or have any questions.
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If you do not already, please interact with our page on Linkedin and help us build our network further by sharing our posts and our page with your industry friends. Stay up to date on all we are doing and share your company's successes with us. You can find us here.
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Be Aware. Prepare.
April 13, 2022 - RSVP Today!
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April General Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Commercial Metals Company
RSVP to information@fcmaweb.com. It is mandatory to RSVP.
Please note: attendance is limited to 100 people. Closed shoes are mandatory for tour.
Ladies, please wear pants and no high heels if planning to tour.
Commercial Metals Company is a global metals company committed to delivering industry-leading customer service, providing an environment where employees can succeed, improving communities and creating value for investors.
Thank you to our refreshment sponsor, Kardex Storage Systems.
Kardex Storage Systems is a solution-focused material handling distributor and exclusive dealer for Kardex Remstar, market leader in automated vertical storage equipment. With Kardex, you'll find solutions and products including small to mid-sized automated storage and retrieval systems such as vertical lift modules, vertical carousels and horizontal carousels.
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Golf Outing
Friday, May 13, 2022
St. Johns Golf & Country Club
Deadline for playing: Friday, April 29
Deadline for donations: Friday, May 6
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General Meeting Dates - 2022
Please save the dates and locations for the remainder of 2022! All attendees MUST RSVP to information@fcmaweb.com before attending. General Meetings are typically 3:00 - 5:00 pm and socials are 3:30-5:00pm. Our FCMA BBQ and Holiday Party are member-only, with invited dignitaries.
May 23 - Ameritape (outside)
June 27 - FCMA Summer BBQ & Open House, FCMA Office
July 25 - Social at Miller Ale House on Southside Blvd
August - No General Meeting, Symposium on August 25
September 26 - Jaxport Cruise Terminal
October 31 - TBD
November 14 - TBD
December 8 - Holiday Social, FCMA Office
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Fifth Third Bank
Jane Badger, jane.badger@53.com
Fifth Third is a full-service banking organization delivering retail, wholesale, private and investment banking services. Our group's focus is wholesale/commercial banking, where we strive to provide value through differentiated service and solutions delivered by local teams.
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Malnove of Florida
Denise Sparhawk, denise.sparhawk@malnove.com
Established in 1948, Malnove is one of the largest independent folding carton producers serving all of North America with plants in Florida, Nebraska, and Utah. Malnove provides customer folding carton solutions utilizing state of the art manufacturing. We offer state-of-the-art manufacturing providing the technology, expertise, and service to supply the industry’s most successful paperboard packaging.
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Randstad
Leigh Nolan, Leigh.nolan@randstadusa.com
Our business is supporting business productivity, from matching the right people with great jobs to custom project solutions and consulting. We use innovative technologies and a passion for people to provide you with the best experience possible.
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Seacoast Bank
Brittany Turner, brittany.turner@seacoastbank.com
Seacoast Bank was first chartered in 1926, with our headquarters in Stuart, FL. Seacoast is one of the most well-capitalized banks headquartered in Florida with over $9.9 billion in assets, over $7.8 billion in deposits, over 50 branch offices, and over 1100 employees. Seacoast is opening its first office in North Florida, lead by a team of seasoned Commercial & CRE bankers. The bank recognized an opportunity in the market to bring a full-service community-type bank to North Florida.
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USI Insurance Services
Nick Pardo, nick.pardo@usi.com
USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program, and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle-market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects over 8,000 industry-leading professionals from approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities.
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March General Meeting
Thank you to all who joined us for last night’s general meeting at Harbinger Sign! We enjoyed learning about your innovative signage. An additional thank you to Zelen Risk Solutions for serving as our refreshment sponsor.
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Also in March
We hosted an Industry 4.0 webinar with FloridaMakes this month. FloridaMakes’ David Dragon presented how Smart Manufacturing can improve operational efficiencies, increase competitiveness, foster innovation, and attract the next generation of manufacturing employees. We want you to know how FloridaMakes and FCMA can help manufacturers navigate into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We hope you were able to make it - thank you to our speaker Dave Dragon and our attendees!
FCMA recently arranged a meeting with Congressman John Rutherford, Florida's 4th District, regarding the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program and its impact on Florida. For every one dollar of federal investment in FY 2021, the MEP National Network generated $26.20 in new sales growth for manufacturers. For every $1,193 of federal investment, the Network created or retained one manufacturing job.
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Connex Florida
UPDATE: Connex is moving to a new platform with updated functionality and improved integration with the National Marketplace. FloridaMakes has also developed a new website specifically focused on supply chain issues and resources with links to Connex. More information can be found here.
Connex Florida is a supply chain database tool for the manufacturing industry in Florida. Connex Florida is made possible through a partnership between the Associated Industries of Florida, Space Florida, and FloridaMakes. This tool contains in-depth information on a broad range of Florida manufacturers, along with detailed search functions to highlight specific production capabilities, certifications, equipment, material types and more. The purpose of this tool is to help Florida manufacturers better connect with each other, be discovered, and increase business opportunities.
Additionally, the tool contains functionality to post and respond to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote (RFQ) from other manufacturers across the state. You may also list excess material and other resources. Sign up for your free account today or contact Rob Caldwell, FloridaMakes Business Advisor at rob.caldwell@floridamakes.com or (904) 436-3266.
Training Grants
State-level training grants from CareerSource Florida and Veterans Florida have been closed until July 1st. However, there still are additional opportunities still available through CareerSource Northeast Florida. Now is the time to develop your future training plans to prepare for the upcoming grant year. Contact Rob Caldwell, FloridaMakes Business Advisor at rob.caldwell@floridamakes.com or (904) 436-3266 or Roben Faircloth at rfaircloth@careersourcenefl.com to discuss your training plans and the grant sources available to FCMA members.
IMT Apprenticeship Program
The Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship Program is a competency-based hybrid statewide program offered to focus on advancing entry-level skills for new and existing employees in IMT occupations. Program requirements include 200 non-working hours of online curriculum and 2,000-hours of on-the-job training. It utilizes training from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) through online courses, delivered on Amatrol’s eLearning platform. Courses are interactive and feature state-of-the-art e-learning simulation and technologies and the curriculum is nationally recognized as an industry standard for entry level training.
Workforce Recruiting - DoD SkillBridge
Through the SkillBridge program industry partners benefit from gaining early access to the extensive experience, skills, and unmatched work ethos Service members bring to the workforce. Employers craft SkillBridge programs to meet their specific workforce needs, matching those needs to the skills and abilities of highly motivated Service members, all at no cost. The U.S. Department of Defense pays Service member salary and benefits while the Service member participates in SkillBridge. This opportunity may last up to the final 180-days of service. More information can be found at: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/industry-employers.htm
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We'd love to feature your news or events in the Members Corner in next month's FCMA Voice! Contact information@fcmaweb.com by the 21st of each month to be featured.
Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to members celebrating a membership anniversary this month!
Names organized by length of membership, oldest to newest.
Medtronic ENT/NT
Miller Electric Company
Pattillo Industrial Real Estate
Clay County Port, Inc.
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Strategic Systems, Inc.
TD Bank
Milton J. Wood Fire Protection
Hood Container (was Stronghaven)
Progressive Power Products, Inc.
TECO Peoples Gas
Sauer Incorporated
JZ Expedited Logistics
Solar Stik, Inc.
Steadfast Solutions Consulting, LLC
AcuTech Partners
Cushman & Wakefield of Florida
Micro-Ant
In the News
From Gen Z to C-Suite: an Intergenerational Conversation on Innovation
“As Florida continues to pace the nation’s economic recovery out of the pandemic, Florida’s business climate must remain a priority if we are going to continue on a path to grow private-sector jobs, diversify our economy, and create additional economic opportunities for Floridians." - Florida Chamber racks up wins in the 2022 Legislative Session
Infrastructure: Critical strategies Florida can implement as it grows
Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need
JEA working to prevent development delays from supply chain challenges
Events
CareerSource NEFL and JAXUSA are partnering to host:
RECRUITING, RETAINING & RESKILLING TALENT IN A CHANGING ECONOMY: A REGIONAL WORKFORCE FORUM
April 28, 2022
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Adam W. Herbert University Center
Learn more & Register here
CareerSource Northeast Florida - Upcoming Job Fairs:
Baker County High School Career Fair
April 6th, Baker County High School
Register: carrie.dopson@bakerk12.org
DCPS Employment Fair for Graduating High School Seniors
Tuesday, April 12, 10 am to 1 pm
Prime Osborn
Cost: Free (but donations are welcome)
Up to two representatives per company. A table and 2 chairs will be supplied.
Registration Link: Click Here
Nease Career/Technical Fair
Wednesday, April 20th, 9:20-3:00
Nease High School
Register: neasecareertechnicalfair@gmail.com
Clay County High School Senior Hiring Fair
Wednesday, May 4th, Cattlemen's Arena and Exhibit Halls
Clay County Schools - High School Senior Hiring Fair - Business Partner Registration
Clay County Schools - High School Senior Hiring Fair - Military/PostSecondary Partner Registration
Nassau Reverse Job Fair
Friday, May 6th
Details and Registration: https://nassaureversejobfair.com/
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