South Florida Manufacturers Association

Today's shoutout goes to our Table Number Sponsor for the 64th Annual Meeting + Made in South Florida Showcase on November 7th: Adams, a family-run business with over 60 years of excellence! 🎉 Founded in 1960 and formerly known as Adams Air & Hydraulics, they’ve built a stellar reputation as a leader in fluid power, pneumatic, and hydraulic solutions. Today, they’re pushing boundaries in robotics and vision systems, helping manufacturers increase productivity and profitability. At Adams, their mission is simple: to strengthen American manufacturing and help businesses stay competitive in the global market. With a dedicated team of specialists, they provide innovative, sustainable solutions — from components to complete machine control. We’re thrilled to have them as a key part of our event and can't wait to see everyone on Thursday! 🙌 Doug Adams Nate Valentin Javier Ovalles #AnnualMeeting #MadeInSoFlo #Manufacturing #Innovation #Automation #Hydraulics #Pneumatics #ManufacturingExcellence #BusinessGrowth

Today, we wanted to extend and huge and heartfelt thank you to Edward Spenceley and the Bank of America team for hosting such an insightful and impactful event for our manufacturing community on Government Contracts! 🙏 Edward, Bank of America’s Government Contracting National Executive, flew in to share his years of expertise on navigating the world of government contracts with attendees leaving the room with practical knowledge on: ✅ How to prepare and position themselves for government contracts ✅ Understanding the key criteria agencies use to select vendors ✅ Navigating the regulations and requirements ✅ How certifications can open doors to more opportunities We’re so grateful to Bank of America for being an outstanding industry partner, continuously supporting our manufacturers with valuable sessions like this. Your dedication helps our community thrive and grow! 💼🌱 Check out some highlights from the event below! 📸 #GovernmentContracts #Manufacturing #SFMA #BankofAmerica #Learning #MadeinSoFlo

🚨 24 Hours Left to Register! Time is almost up to secure your spot at the 64th Annual SFMA Meeting + Made in South Florida Showcase, presented by Florida Power & Light, on November 7, 2024 and we have limited space left! 📅 Register within the next 24 hours to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e_78AhbZ Get ready for an evening filled with 3 hours of networking and exploring amazing booths showcasing the best of South Florida manufacturing. After mingling with fellow industry leaders, you'll sit down for a fantastic dinner where you'll hear from four incredible speakers who are dedicated to the future of manufacturing in our vibrant region 🌟 🎉 Expect insights, inspiration, and the opportunity to connect with top companies and talented individuals who share your passion for the industry. It's not just an event; it’s a celebration of innovation and collaboration in manufacturing! Register here!: https://lnkd.in/e_78AhbZ Have questions? Eve C. is here to help with registration at ecrowley@sfma.org, and for sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Lisbeth Pena at lpena@sfma.org. We can’t wait to see you there! #AnnualMeeting #MadeinSoFlo #Manufacturing #Networking #IndustryLeaders #SFMA

🚨 Last Chance to Register for the 64th Annual Meeting! 🚨 Your chance to be part of one of South Florida’s biggest manufacturing events of the year is nearly over! The deadline to register is this Friday, 11/1 at 5:00 PM, and tickets are LIMITED! 📅 November 7, 2024 📍 Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, FL ⏰ Showcase starts at 3:00 PM, Dinner program begins at 6:30 PM ✨ THANK YOU to Southeastern Printing for helping us print this event to life! Southeastern Printing is the beauty, brains, and brawn behind impactful marketing strategies. With over 100 years of experience in the printing industry, they bring unmatched expertise and creativity to every project. Whether it’s award-winning conventional, digital, or wide-format printing, data-driven direct mail, or trendsetting promotional products, Southeastern ensures brands leave a lasting impression. 👉 Don’t wait! Register now and join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, insights, and celebration: https://lnkd.in/e_78AhbZ Bitner Christine Karen McKenna #SFMA #AnnualMeeting #MadeInSoFlo #ComplexityMadeSimple #Manufacturing #Networking #BusinessGrowth

Brace yourself, this is gonna be a long one. We've been busy gearing up for our November 7th Annual Meeting + Made in South Florida Showcase, but we've had so much fun attending events and connecting with our amazing SFMA community along the way! 🙌 👩🏽🏭FABTECH 2024: From October 15-17, our team explored the latest innovations and networked with industry leaders in Orlando. What an incredible event full of new insights and opportunities! Peek a cameo from some of our SFMA family members 👀 🌍 FITCE 2024: We also joined the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, a vibrant two-day experience celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of Florida. Special thanks to our business advisors Fernando Mendoza and Ana Maria Rodriguez for hosting our Manufacturers Toolbox session. A HUGE thank you is also due to Paola Isaac Baraya for all her hard work in making this event truly memorable🙏 🏅 HOERBIGER: We were proud to attend the presentation of a Proclamation in Pompano Beach to honor this year’s Manufacturer of the Year in The Titans category with Arek Dyrdol. Micah Daugherty was so happy to experience this momentous occason with the team. And to think it all started with a simple nomination: https://bit.ly/4hgSY5R ✨ The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Annual Dinner: Last night, we celebrated "Happy New Alliance Year" at the beautifully revitalized War Memorial Auditorium! It was an amazing evening filled with connections, conversations, and a shared vision for the future. We're already looking forward to next year! We can’t wait for more connections, conversations, and celebrations at our Annual Meeting next month, registration ends next week: https://bit.ly/3UnEQOs See you soon, SFMA family! 🤝 #SFMA #Manufacturing #MadeinSoFlo #Networking #GFLA #FABTECH2024 #FITCE2024 #WorkHardPlayHard

🚨 Time’s Running Out! We’re officially sold out of booths, and this year’s 64th Annual Meeting + Made in South Florida Showcase is going to be PHENOMENAL! 🎉 With four incredible speakers, 9 amazing Volunteer of the Year nominees, and top companies showing off what they make and do in South Florida, you won’t want to miss it! 📅 Register by November 1st to secure your spot!: https://lnkd.in/em-M5FV If you have any questions about registration, reach out to Eve at ecrowley@sfma.org, and for sponsorship info, contact Lisbeth at lpena@sfma.org. This is your chance to celebrate manufacturing, learn about the state of the industry, and network with leaders from all over South Florida. See you there! #AnnualMeeting #MadeinSoFlo #Manufacturing #Networking #IndustryInsights #SFMA

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hearing from our subject matter expert Edsel Lawrence Sinson, CQA, at our Lunch n' Learn with BioTeknica Engineering & Regulatory Services on Design Controls 🙌 Edsel brought his extensive experience in IVD product development and regulatory compliance to the table, giving us practical insights on how to integrate Design Controls into our processes to boost quality and stay ahead of ever-changing regulations. It was a great afternoon of learning and connecting! For those who couldn’t make it, don’t worry— we've got more sessions planned with the BioTeknica team in 2025. Stay tuned! 😊 Gina Alexis #LunchNLearn #BioTeknica #DesignControls #ManufacturingSuccess #EventRecap #SFMA

Less than 2 Weeks Left to Register!🔔 Registration for our 64th Annual Meeting + Made in South Floirda Showcase closes in less than 2 weeks and we wanted to give a HUGE thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services 🙌🏼💎 Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services has been helping small and mid-sized businesses with their financial needs since 2005. We offer fractional CFO services, meaning businesses can hire us part-time instead of needing a full-time CFO. Our team helps companies with important tasks like cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic planning. We also assist with mergers & acquisitions, exit planning, and even crisis management when a company is going through a tough time. C. Russell Slappey, CPA Anthony R. Cirocco, CPA Have any pictures from last year? Drop it with #MadeinSoFlo! Registration ends on November 1st: www.sfma.org/annualmeeting #MadeinSoFlo #MOTY #MANUFACTURING #FLORIDAMAKES #SFMA

Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you for what you do for the manufacturing industry.

The SFMA had a great two days at FabTech and what amazing event it was. Thank you to Greg Surtman for your hospitality today giving us and the rest of the FloridaMakes family a VIP tour. Fernando Mendoza Micah Daugherty Rovena Pando Frances N. Eve C. Lisbeth Pena Ana Maria Rodriguez