AMBA to Launch New Capacity Tool AMBA is excited to announce its newest member resource – the AMBA Capacity Tool. The concept, conceived at last year’s AMBA conference, is soon to become a reality. The online resource is designed to be an easy way to help level out the ups and downs in business by flagging times when members have excess capacity, so other members that need … [Read more...] about Association News Issue 2 2022
Quarter 2 2022
Budgeting for the Regulatory Agenda
by Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” – President Ronald Reagan Each Oval Office occupant has an opportunity to put his imprint on the regulatory body that is the federal … [Read more...] about Budgeting for the Regulatory Agenda
Building a Community with Wepco
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder A career in manufacturing offers many benefits, including multiple career paths, on-the-job training, hourly pay rates that are well above minimum wage and the satisfaction that comes with making something that contributes to the US infrastructure. However, in this time of uncertainty and with unemployment rates at an … [Read more...] about Building a Community with Wepco
Interviewing is Step Two in Workforce Development
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder Those in the manufacturing industry know that it’s important to always have options – especially in a world where the Great Resignation still is occuring. For the most part, members of the American Mold Builders Association follow that rule. In fact, 58% of AMBA members are actively seeking potential employees at all … [Read more...] about Interviewing is Step Two in Workforce Development
AMBA Emerging Leaders Forge Leadership Paths through Connection and Coaching
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association On May 11, 2022, the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network – a group of 40-and-under emerging industry professionals within the AMBA community seeking professional leadership development – kicked off AMBA Conference 2022 with its annual pre-conference meeting, marking the third time AMBA’s … [Read more...] about AMBA Emerging Leaders Forge Leadership Paths through Connection and Coaching
Mold Manufacturers Identify Both Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association According to an article published by the American Medical Association in 2020, healthcare spending in the US increased by 4.6% in 2019 – a percentage that was on par with 2018 growth and slightly faster than what was observed in 20171. What is most remarkable, however, isn’t that … [Read more...] about Mold Manufacturers Identify Both Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape