MISSION
To improve the quality of life in the Suncoast and Heartland communities through the advancement of manufacturing.
VALUE STATEMENT
SAMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified voice through advocacy.
VISION
SAMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified voice through advocacy.
DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1971, SAMA is raising the standard of living, and improving quality of life in Sarasota and Manatee counties through the advancement of manufacturing. Members include manufacturers, and local education and workforce organizations. SAMA is part of the FloridaMakes Network, which provides business advisory services and resource solutions designed to help manufacturers improve their productivity and technological performance.
SERVICES/PROGRAMS
SAMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified voice through advocacy. Join Today!
ADVOCACY
• Provide a collective voice to our state and local legislators
• Elimination of Sales Tax on equipment purchases
• Efforts to repeal the Tangible Personal Property Tax
• Efforts to implement a Buy Florida Act
• Reduction/Elimination of Sales Tax on Commercial Leases
• Helped establish Florida’s Manufacturing & Supply Chain
• Caucus Participation in the Florida Manufacturing Advocacy Council
• Participation in the Florida Manufacturing Advocacy Council
NETWORKING
• Plant Tours
• Social Events
• Educational Seminars
• Members-only Community Forum Sharing of Process Best Practices
• Member to Member business referrals
WORKFORCE INITIATIVES
• Apprenticeship Program
• Adopt-A-School Program
• Student Plant Tours
• Campus Tours
• Leadership Training
• Connecting Manufacturers with Educators and Students
• Workforce Development Workshops
• Employment Grant Funding Assistance
• ToolingU SME – Online training
• Employer of Choice Assessment and Awards
• Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE)
ASSEMENTS & RESOURCES
• Business Continuity
• Process Improvement
• Industry 4.0
• Cyber Security
• Business Partner Members
• Expansive Third Party Provider Resource Network
• Connex Florida – Supply Chain database
• GrowFL – System of Integrated Growth
• CEO Roundtables
• MakeMore Manufacturing Summit
