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Sarasota-Manatee Area Manufacturers Association

Sarasota-Manatee Area Manufacturers Association

Improving the productivity and technological performance of the manufacturing sector in Sarasota and Manatee Counties through Advocacy, Networking, and Resources.

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  • EP Coaching Time Management Dinner Meeting

    August 12, 2022 Rob Harris

    Date:  September 21, 2022 Time:  5:30pm to 7:45pm Location:  The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 REGISTRATION BELOW  

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  • Social Networking Event at Calusa Brewing

    August 2, 2022 Rob Harris

    August 24, 2022, 5:00 – 7:30pm Calusa Brewing, 5701 Derek Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34233  (near Clark Road and MacIntosh) Come join us for an evening

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  • Manufacturers NEEDED To Host Student Tours, October 2022

    November 1, 2021 Rob Harris

    REGISTER TO HOST A STUDENT TOUR BELOW… Manufacturing Month is the month of October, and we need to inspire the next generation of manufacturers!  While

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SAMA News & Events

Toys for Tots 2020

November 19, 2020 Rob Harris NLN

Toys for Tots 2020 It has been quite a while since we’ve seen each other face-to-face. On December 13th, we’ll

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Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption

October 11, 2020 Rob Harris Past Events

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED “YES”.  THE EXEMPTION DID PASS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020! Click on image to Learn

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Manufacturer’s Roundtable – October 20, 2020

October 7, 2020 Rob Harris Past Events

Thank you very much to House Representative Tommy Gregory for participating in SAMA’s Manufacturing Roundtable.  It was very informative, with

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Manufacturing Month, Oct 2020

September 22, 2020 Rob Harris Past Events

THERE ARE MANY EVENTS HAPPENING DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. CHECK THEM OUT HERE. Thank you to Governor DeSantis at

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Grapevine offers SAMA members a 33% discount!

July 12, 2020 Rob Harris NLN

Offer ends December 31, 2020.  Inquire now!

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The CARES ACT and potential tax refunds

May 28, 2020 Rob Harris NLN

Depreciation acceleration on leasehold improvements for years 2018 and 2019. Contact John Michael Smith or Anthony Sabella if you would

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Sandler Virtual Meeting – Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

May 17, 2020 Rob Harris NLN

What kind of a leader am I? What kind of a leader do I want to be? What am I

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Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic – SAMA is here to help.

March 29, 2020 Rob Harris NLN

SAMA and FloridaMakes are here to help our members through these uncharted waters.  We’ve never been through something like Coronavirus,

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SAMA Plant Tour at PGT Industries

March 2, 2020 Rob Harris NLN

DUE TO COVID-19, THE PGT PLANT TOUR HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  ONCE WE RESCHEDULE THE DATE, WE’LL OPEN REGISTRATION AGAIN.  If

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Industry 4.0: Manufacturing in the Connected World

February 16, 2020 Rob Harris Past Events

DUE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION, THE INDUSTRY 4.0 CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CANCELED.  SHOULD IT GET RESCHEDULED IN THE FUTURE, WE’LL

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Director’s Message

Struggling to find and keep labor?

As the labor shortage continues, and will not be going away anytime soon, manufacturers need to set themselves apart from the competition.  I’m not talking about other companies who make similar products to yours, but every business down the street, in your city, and in our region.

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