Big news! @DukeEnergy has announced at the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit that @FloridaMakes is a $20k recipient of a Duke Foundation Grant to continue the MakeMore initiative in 2023, taking the ideas presented at #M3Summit2022 to our regional manufacturing ecosystems across FL.

Congratulations to @CareerSourceFL board member, Bayne Beecher, recipient of @FloridaMakes 2022 Bob Provitola Manufacturing Leadership Award! #M3Summit2022

“It’s important to have a relationship with your local state college if you’re a manufacturer.” @ElectSmith28 #FLATE #M3Summit2022

Thank you @EnterpriseFL for being a great host partner! #M3Summit2022

“I think manufacturing is going to continue to grow exponentially.” @SenTomWright #M3Summit2022

Our team is thrilled to be part of the #MakeMore Manufacturing Summit in Orlando! Our President & CEO @allisonschase had a great discussion with @FloridaMakes CEO Kevin Carr. Learn more about all our #CupOfAmbition partners at https://t.co/2TccGMm52v! #DEAM #inclusiveflorida

Thank you to @adbasford from @VoiceofFLBiz for moderating our Advocacy panel at the #M3Summit2022. 🙌

“We’re working on continuing to provide more funding to STEM education.” - Florida Senator Tom Wright #M3Summit2022 @SenTomWright

“Do not wait to come to Tallahassee. And make sure you’re inviting your local legislators to your manufacturing company, events … in your district … it’s important to establish relationships with your local representatives.” — @ElectSmith28, Florida House Rep #M3Summit2022

If you’re at the MakeMore Manufacturing Summit don’t forget to use the hashtag #M3Summit2022 🙌

Many of our manufacturers are small businesses. They’re so busy doing their work that they don’t have time for advocacy. We need the ecosystem to help with advocacy. - Joe Mayer, @FloridaMakes Advocacy Committee #M3Summit2022

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“This (Summit) couldn’t be a better one with connecting everyone in the ecosystem … it’s finding those community connected places where we can find solutions.” #M3Summit2022 *(Panel) Local Perspective: Excite, Educate and Empower the Industry’s Pipeline*

Yvonne Fry, Founder of Workforce Development Partners, speaks about the need to get more youth out visiting manufacturers. #Awareness #M3Summit2022

Visit the Made in Central Florida Expo at the end of this month! “Lots of manufacturers who want to introduce people to everything that’s made in Central Florida.” - Donnie Casey, Executive Director, @MACFlorida. #M3Summit2022

“It’s really hard to walk in a room and feel like you don’t belong.” Brittany Greer, Executive Director, Rosie Riveters. Let’s get more women in manufacturing. #M3Summit2022

For nearly six decades, @KaufmanRossin has been a north star for its clients (many of whom are manufacturers), helping create joy from all things financial. 👉 https://t.co/7lER0tbgjf Incredibly thankful for your support @KaufmanRossin of the #M3Summit2022!

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