FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Gearing Up
2021

Non-manufacturers that want to support MAM members and Missouri manufacturing can connect through event sponsorship and/or one of the MAM Network Partnership programs.
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We offer a variety of partnership opportunity levels for both businesses and institutions of education.
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Interested in becoming a Partner? Email us to learn about our various partnership options.
Contact us at Info@mamstrong.org
Exclusive Benefits to MAM Members from our Partners
A Partner is a defined as a business who does not qualify as a manufacturer but provides services or products that will benefit our manufacturing Members.
Each Partner company is thoroughly vetted and researched to ensure we are collaborating with a recognized expert in their field and trusted resource.
A key factor is they must align with Missouri Association of Manufacturer’s mission: To Promote, Preserve and Advance manufacturing in Missouri.

Non-manufacturers that want to support MAM members and Missouri manufacturing can connect through event sponsorship and/or one of the MAM Network Partnership programs.
​
We offer a variety of partnership opportunity levels for both businesses and institutions of education.
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Interested in becoming a Partner? Email us to learn about our various partnership options.
Contact us at Info@mamstrong.org
Exclusive Benefits to MAM Members from our Partners
A Partner is a defined as a business who does not qualify as a manufacturer but provides services or products that will benefit our manufacturing Members.
Each Partner company is thoroughly vetted and researched to ensure we are collaborating with a recognized expert in their field and trusted resource.
A key factor is they must align with Missouri Association of Manufacturer’s mission: To Promote, Preserve and Advance manufacturing in Missouri.
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Green tax initiatives for manufacturers in the Inflation Reduction Act
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Manufacturers
401(k) Program
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers is excited to connect our manufacturing Members to financial wellness education for your employees - partnering with Dalton Stockton, CRPC, and working with Lincoln Financial Group. Help improve productivity while relieving employee financial stress.
A recent survey by SHRM found that offering financial wellness programs to employees not only helps them focus on their work, but can help improve their overall well-being, increase employee retention, and attract new hires.
Support for
Small Manufacturers
The U.S. Small Business Administration has established a Manufacturing Office to prioritize the expansion of small U.S. manufacturers as they commercialize innovation, automate processes, enter new markets, expand capacity, and strengthen resiliency.
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How SBA helps small manufacturing businesses:
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Sell to the federal government
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Purchase and upgrade equipment
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Expand or renovate facilities
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Acquire inventory
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Establish and implement process improvement strategies
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Develop and implement workforce recruitment and management plans
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Export to international markets
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Diversify supply chains and sales strategies
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Address cybersecurity challenges
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Conduct research and development on innovative manufacturing processes or products
Partner Resources and Information
Whether a recession is imminent or not is hard to know, but follow these steps to ensure your business is ready to weather an economic downturn whenever it comes.
Source: PNC
Whether the economy is good or bad, there’s no wrong time to sort out your business’s cash flow. Here’s how to figure out what cash reserves you need.
Source: PNC
What's your take on equipment leasing? While roughly 8 out of 10 U.S. businesses use financing for equipment and software instead of purchasing them outright, many misconceptions still exist.
Source:
First American
Many companies are exploring leasing as a complement to existing finance sources. About 80% of businesses in the United States utilize equipment leasing or financing to fund their operations,
according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).
Source:
First American