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Did you know there are lots of business opportunities when you get involved on a BAMA committee? Look at this list of five benefits you get when when you work toward a common goal with other committee members! Take action, join a committee—the association is always at work for you!

1.      Experience – Experience how BAMA works and the effort that goes into making the association successful!

2.      Relationships/Networking – Joining a committee helps you build stronger relationships with other Manufacturers and Associates.

3.      Brand Building –  Build your brand by getting involved, it’s not about who you know anymore—it’s about who knows you!

4.      Development – Committee participation leads to uncovering business insights you can utilize in your professional and personal development!

5.      Service – Contribute to the growth and future success of the organization


One of the best ways to help BAMA and manufacturing in Tampa Bay is to join a committee.
You can find out more by emailing or calling a committee member listed below or contact
Beth at BAMA at 727-536-5809 | beth@bama-fl.org.

COMMITTEES

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The BAMA Workforce Development Committee's mission is to change the misperception of American manufacturing, shape the next generation of manufacturing professionals, and promote careers in manufacturing.

STEM 

  • Partner with Tampa Bay Works/AMSkills Bootcamps
  • IMT Apprenticeship Program
  • USF Veteran Support Events
  • Adopt a School Program (Advisory Councils)
  • Manufacturing Month
  • Great American Teach In
  • Scholarships
  • Mentorships
  • Robotics
  • STEM Fairs
  • Job Fairs


Technology 

  • Cybersecurity
  • Industry 4.0



Workforce Development Co Chair

Pete Cirak

Seal Dynamics

petercirak@sealdynamics.com

Workforce Development Co Chair

Jeff Cole

AmSkills

jeff@amskills.org


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

As a member of the Professional Development Committee, you will be asked to participate in monthly calls to help plan dinner meetings, manufacturing tours, happy hours, lunch and learns and new initiatives.  Once a year the committee meets in person to plan the programming for the upcoming year. 

If you would like to present a relevant and timely topic, please fill out our Speaker Application.  

Programs

  • Monthly meetings and plant tours
  • Lunch and Learns.
  • Networking Events
  • Sporting Events
  • Annual Banquet
  • Training/Professional Development Programs
  • Educational Webinars



Professional Development Co-Chair

Andrew McCutchen

Baymar Solutions

amccutchen@baymarsolutions.com







Professional Development Co-Chair

Krista Garner

PDR and Associates

kgarner@pdr-cpa.com



FUNDRAISING/REVENUE/sponsorships

The Fundraising committee is responsible for implementation of the sponsorship program as well as maintaining relationships with the existing sponsors throughout the year.  Assists in recruiting members for corporate sponsors, meeting sponsors, tour sponsors, golf fundraiser and clay shoot fundraiser. The fundraising committee coordinates fundraising events throughout the year. 

  • Golf              
  • Clay Shoot 
  • Sponsorships 
  • Corporate Sponsors
  • Event Sponsors
  • FloridaMakes Projects   
  • Misc. Fundraising events 



Sponsorship Chair

Cristine Torrefranca, CPA

Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund 

cristine.torrefranca@saltmarshcpa.com

800.477.7458


Golf Committee Chair

Sean Hurr

Puzzle HR

SeanH@PuzzleHR.com

813-270-0296



ADVOCACY

Partner with Economic Development Councils

  • Build Relationships with local legislators.
  • Invite to BAMA meetings and events.
  • Work with Florida Makes Advocacy Committee and the Manufacturing Caucus
  • Relay important information about legislation to members
  • Newsletter article
  • Lobby for legislation for manufacturing interest


Advocacy Chair

Roy Sweatman

Southwest Manufacturing Technologies

roy@smt-tampa.com






MEMBERSHIP

The membership committee monitors all aspects of membership, including invitations, retention and education - bringing in new members, teaching them about BAMA and then ensuring that the member experience meets everyone's expectations.

The focus of the committee is on:

  • New member recruitment
  • Creating Prospect Lists
  • Setting up virtual or in person meetings.
  • Host member orientations
  • Increase depth of membership within each company.
  • Have members complete yearly membership update form.
  • Update record in database
  • Retain Members
  • Member Visits
  • Deliver yearly plaques.
  • Create certificates for each member


Co-Chair Membership

Suzanne Chambers

Roebuck Technologies, LLC

schambers@roebucktech.com

Co-Chair Membership

Andrew Kossowski

Veterans Metal   andrew.kossowski@veteransmetal.com





 Governance

  • Overseeing Finances
  • Creating Yearly Budget
  • Reviewing Monthly Financials
  • Association Stewardship, Growth and Sustainability
  • Affinity Programs
  • Structure
  • Resources
  • By-Laws

Governance Co-Chair

Christina Davenport

JMI Resource

christina@jmiresource.com

Governance Co-Chair

Kevin Gerrish

Beckwith Electric

kgerrish@BeckwithElectric.com


Bay Area Manufacturers Association

1936 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Suite 428

Wesley Chapel, FL  33543

727-536-5809

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