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Areas of interest and support include a common Supply Chain directory of various vendors and service providers; a Solutions forum to facilitate discussion on common production problems for area manufacturers; a Publics forum addressing business, government and civic issues; an Events post, Employment resources and manufacturing Blog.
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Are you in shock with the increase in your state unemployment taxes?
We have recently been working with several businesses who have experienced a significant increase in their State Unemployment Taxes. If you have this problem, give me a call. We can help 941.925.2990…
Started by Carlos Cardenas Dec. 18, 2009.
Real Economic Incentives for Sarasota and Manatee Counties
We are moving ahead to create real economic incentives for manufacturers in Sarasota and Manatee Counties with ad valorem tax abatement programs that focus on improvements on real property and tangib…
Started by Will Cox Nov. 5, 2009.
Machinery and Equipment 3 Replies
Please use this discussion topic to post comments related to manufacturing machinery/equipment suppliers and manufacturing machinery/equipment repair.
Started by Jennifer Behrens Schmidt. Last reply by Gary Wong, CSP Aug. 30, 2009.
Occupational Safety and OSHA 1 Reply
Please use this discussion topic to post comments or questions related to occupational safety and OSHA.
Started by Joe Ott. Last reply by Gary Wong, CSP Aug. 30, 2009.
Human Resources 3 Replies
Feel free to use this forum to comment on any questions or issues relating to Human Resources.
Started by Carlos Cardenas. Last reply by Gary Wong, CSP Aug. 30, 2009.
Raw Materials 1 Reply
Please use this discussion topic to post comments or questions related to raw materials suppliers/vendors.
Started by Jennifer Behrens Schmidt. Last reply by Gary Wong, CSP Aug. 30, 2009.
Vendors
Please use this discussion topic to post vendor related information.
Started by Jeffrey Kratsch Jul. 20, 2009.
Communication Strategy with Latin American Markets: Language as Sales Tool
Communicating in the right language is key to reaching the Latin American market, and converting marketing collaterals and critical communication pieces into a second language - Spanish and Brazilian…
Tagged: Publications, and, Collaterals, Communication, Marketing
Started by Alina R. Mugford Apr. 30, 2009.
International Business/Foreign Language needs
Anyone who has interests or needs in these areas is welcome to comment here. Anyone doing business with Russia and having difficulty or success? Lets share successes and problem solutions!
Tagged: language, international, russia
Started by Irina Bronstein LaRose Apr. 17, 2009.
Summary of Tax Incentives - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
This is a great summary of tax incentives for consumers and businesses related to energy efficiency purchases. Created by The AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION.
Tagged: Reinvestment, Act, and, Recovery, incentives
Started by Jeffrey Kratsch Apr. 1, 2009.
Events
Blog Posts
Follow up on Social Media for Manufacturers Presentation
Posted by Rich Odato on February 18, 2010 at 11:35am
SAMA Government Affairs Committee Reports Progress
Posted by SAMA Admin - Peter D. Straw on November 10, 2009 at 11:00am
Managing To Build Business While Surviving Recession
1: Don't Experience Recession: The economy has not completely collapsed. It is just harder than it was inthe past. Step up front end buisness activities like advertising and marketing to capture new customers while ensuring that old customers don;t forget about you.
2: Look at Resources: Brains… Continue
Posted by SAMA Admin - Peter D. Straw on October 18, 2009 at 12:30pm
Opportunity in Chaos
"There is no security, only opportunity"
Gen . Douglas MacArthur
Chaos and opportunity are twins. People mistake one for the other all of the time. You get about half a minute to decide what you are looking at. Maybe less. Then you have to make a choice."
T. Jefferson Parker
Never in our lifetime has this been more true. Stay aware, stay flexible, be ready to seize opportunity when it presents itself.
Peter D. Straw
Performance Development Strategies, LLC
Posted by SAMA Admin - Peter D. Straw on September 14, 2009 at 10:47am
Habits To Success - Cold Calling As A Science
Sales people dread cold calling. As human beings, we would prefer to interact with those we know. The potential rewards available through reaching out to an unknown person are dwarfed by the discomfort, the fear of rejection… of failure.
So as in life, we tend to avoid the uncomfortable.
We postpone the distasteful.
We subscribe to myths about what we do not understand.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Today the cold call takes on a new level of importance. With… Continue
Posted by SAMA Admin - Peter D. Straw on August 4, 2009 at 12:32pm
US Manufacturing Showing Early Signs of Recovery
The Wall Street Journal (8/4, A4, Murray, subscription required) reports, "The decline in the U.S. manufacturing sector continued to ease in July as factories boosted output, an early sign that manufacturers and the overall economy are likely to grow in the third quarter." An increase in "new orders and production -- and a slight improvement in employment -- propelled the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index to 48.9 last month, up… Continue
Posted by SAMA Admin - Peter D. Straw on August 4, 2009 at 12:27pm
5 Whys and the 4 P's
I have seen and experienced first hand the demise of the American automotive industry. Make no mistake this fact trou… Continue
Posted by Chris Varley on July 2, 2009 at 11:48am
Habits To Success
General Motors, the industry giant that ruled the auto industry for 50+ years is going bankrupt.
Chrysler is seeking salvation in the form of an Italian White Knight known as FIAT Motors (once an after thought for American auto aficionados).
At the helm is Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, Brian Deese. Brian is a 30 year old under grad from Yale Law School. His resume? He does not yet have his law degree, an MBA or a day's experience in… Continue
Posted by SAMA Admin - Peter D. Straw on June 2, 2009 at 8:47am
Monthly Educational Webinars
If anyone is interested in a particular HR or ris… Continue
Posted by Carlos Cardenas on April 20, 2009 at 2:28pm
The New Face of Manufacturing and Technical Education
Posted by janice mukhia on April 20, 2009 at 11:30am
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